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Medellin: But with Decent Beer, American Football, and the Best Buy Theater

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I'll never rid of my adopted Colombian heritage. Never. I am currently working in Philadelphia with an awesome American, Josh, who I lived with in Medellin . I made plans for us to make the one and a half hour bus journey from Philadelphia to New York City to watch the Puerto Rican group, Calle 13, in concert. Another Australian roommate of ours … [Read more...] about Medellin: But with Decent Beer, American Football, and the Best Buy Theater

More Than a Mouse: Los Angeles’s Varied Theme Parks

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Everyone loves visiting Disneyland; it’s an iconic amusement park. However,if you’re traveling to Los Angeles, especially as a family, there are many more theme park options for you to enjoy. Why not frame your holiday upon visiting several of the area’s fun, quality parks? To have the most time in the parks, rather than enjoying traffic on Los Angeles’s famous highways, it’s … [Read more...] about More Than a Mouse: Los Angeles’s Varied Theme Parks

The Ultimate Caribbean Vacation

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We love our luxury Caribbean vacations . Maybe we plan and save for them for long lengths of time. The real question is: why the Caribbean? What is it that keeps drawing us there compared to other areas of the world? 1) Beaches This is the biggie. The Caribbean is where you get all the nice white sand beaches. It’s hard to find in the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Caribbean Vacation

A Walker’s Guide to Syracuse, New York

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  So, you're heading to Syracuse, New York. You might be visiting the city's famed university or you might be there for different reasons. Either way, whether you're looking to keep a smaller budget, you don't want to deal with the hassle of traffic or other issues, or you don't want to have to rent a car, you can still get around easily. With the right choices, … [Read more...] about A Walker’s Guide to Syracuse, New York