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One Day in Panama City Panama
“Oh wow! Have fun in Florida” everyone would say after I told them I had plans to go to Panama for ten days. “I hear the beach is really nice there.” And when I told them no, that I’d be…
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Things to do in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro is a popular backpackers haunt well known for its laid-back vibe, its turquoise waters, its mangrove-covered coves, and its pretty white-sand beaches. The archipelago consists of forested islands, scores of uninhabited islets and the Parque Nacional Marino…
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The Beautiful Goree Island in Senegal
Wander the sandy streets of tiny Goree Island in Senegal, and you might begin to feel that you were stuck in time. The tiny island off the coast of West Africa is a colonial gem with a relaxed Afro-European vibe.…
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The Blue Lagoon: Visiting Iceland’s Natural Spa on a Layover
Overpriced, overcrowded and overrun with tourists. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is all these things. But it is also tranquil, therapeutic and overwhelmingly beautiful. I visited the Blue Lagoon on my twenty-four hour Reykjavik layover, after spending the morning meandering along the…
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Day Trip to Lake Como from Milan
Lake Como is a Y-shaped body of water that snakes through the craggy mountains of Northern Italy. A well-known retreat for the rich and famous, Como blends movie-star excess with the simplicity of rural Italian life. In Como, it is…
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Game Drive in Hluhluwe Imfolozi: A South African Rhino Safari
For most Americans, the holiday season conjures images of tree decorating, gift-giving and wintry weather. It is difficult for many of us to imagine Christmas without also thinking of snowflakes, sleigh bells and a yearly visitor from the North Pole.…
