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Colombia

Check Him Good

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Beep…beep…beep…what the…? I was surprised the alarm clock didn’t wake up the entire house. I left the house at 3:30 am on new year’s day for the Miami airport not nearly as excited as I should have been, considering I am away for 8 months. I was tired. “Check him good”, said the airport security guy in Spanish. I walked through the metal detector with ease. Not satisfied, … [Read more...] about Check Him Good

The best part of wakin' up … is Colombian Coffee in your cup

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About two years ago I visited Colombia for the first time. I really enjoy it there. One of the many reasons why Colombia is so great is because of its famous coffee. I, like most people, drink coffee everyday. Being in Colombia, there was no way I could pass up visiting the birthplace of Colombian coffee, the Eje Cafetero, also known as the Coffee Growing region in … [Read more...] about The best part of wakin' up … is Colombian Coffee in your cup

The No Sleep Coffee World Tour

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Although I consume an inordinate amount of coffee, like an absurd amount, like eight cups a day, I don't consider it a vice. An addiction, yes, but some people are addicted to exercise, healthy eating, and running for President and no one ever has interventions. There are good addictions and bad, and coffee is, as far as I'm concerned, a good addiction. It makes me more … [Read more...] about The No Sleep Coffee World Tour

American Travelers

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Travelers from certain countries usually carry some stereotypes. Some deserved and others not. For instance, any backpacker will say Israeli travelers are notorious for being arrogant, cheap, and traveling in packs. Of course there are many possible reasons for this such as English being a non-native language or most of them just finished military service. Well I have some … [Read more...] about American Travelers