My Cartagena itinerary spotlights beautiful beaches, captivating history and an active volcano.
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Three Brilliant Days in Bogotá
You should absolutely hang out in Colombia’s capital for a bit before seeing the rest of the country.
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In Brazil? You won’t want to miss these Rio de Janeiro day trips, which are some of the most exciting excursions to take from the Cidade Maravilhosa.
Continue ReadingThe Long Journey to the Eastern Tip of Cuba
Objectively, Baracoa is absolutely worth the time and trouble it takes to get there, with alluring culture, mouthwatering cuisine and stunning beach scenery. Practically, however, visiting can be a challenge.
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The best long-weekend trip in the Americas: Three days in Havana, Cuba’s colorful capital.
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It’s difficult to deny the amazingness of Rio de Janeiro, whether you’re looking down onto the city from Corcovado mountain, sipping caipirinhas on Ipanema Beach or traipsing through colonial Santa Teresa.
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Disclaimer: This article is not so much an indictment of Costa Rica as it is of my failure to properly ascertain the challenges of traveling there.
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The gorgeous beaches of Baracoa, on the eastern tip of Cuba, touched my heart and soul. But my mind grappled with a much less beautiful issue.
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What do a 90s R&B girl group and Cuba’s most touristy town have in common?
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Has saying hello to a random stranger ever totally altered the course of your trip?
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