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Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 2) [PHOTO ESSAY]

I woke up at 7 AM to see morning over Death Valley, California.  After grabbing a quick coffee at the…

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Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 1)

I drove four and a half hours northeast of Los Angeles this past weekend to visit Death Valley, California, known…

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Things to do in Prague: A Fairy Tale City [PHOTO ESSAY]

Of all the things to do in Prague, walking through Stare Mesto, the 'old city' of Prague, is like taking…

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Why Living In Los Angeles Is Nothing Like Visiting It (It’s Much Better)

I moved to Los Angeles from New York three years ago, and fell in love with the city pretty quickly,…

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7 Best Artists for your US Road Trip Playlist

I have developed a slight addiction to road trips since moving to southern California, after finding out about all the…

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How Getting Hit By A Car Helped Spark My Wanderlust

[Initial Note: I decided not to put in pictures from my recovery after the accident, but rather, pictures that remind…

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Brazilian Martial Arts – Capoeira in São Paulo, Brazil [VIDEO]

My (handheld and low-res) video of Capoeira dancers in Praca da Se, Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Capoeira is a mesmerizing blend…

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Coachella Music Festival: Some Do’s and Don’ts

For anyone who feels that they can’t live without their music, the Coachella Music Festival is like three days in…

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The Freedom of Travel: A Weekend Trip to Guaruja, Brazil

Why does travel push us to shed our inhibitions?  Looking back on my trip to Brazil, I made some of…

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Sosua, Dominican Republic – An Accidental Night at a Working Girls’ Bar

I have a knack for getting myself in strange situations when I travel.  Or even at home, to be honest. …

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