I would describe my first taxi-moto experience as falling somewhere between humor and fear – with one adrift, starving American girl clenching her fists around the back handle of a motorcycle, balancing her tote…
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I was 21 hours, two cities, two countries and two continents away from last night’s rest, but my tired driver and his choice of pop radio hits guided me to my new Kigali home.…
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Copenhagen, Denmark has been one of my favorite cities ever visited, not only because of the beautiful architecture and lovely people, but because the city and I have compatible personalities.…
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I had heard about Copenhagen's well-developed bicycle paths, but had only hoped to cruise down one someday. Denmark's flat terrain and well-kept paths have earned its reputation for being one of the most bicycle-friendly…
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A letter to my dad, sharing the many wonderful reasons why he'd love a trip to Iceland.…
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I spent two days in Iceland and experienced more than I could have ever hoped for.…
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I have moved a lot since college. All my moves have been by choice. All have been worth it. Today, I leave the United States to add another city, country and apartment to my…
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On this day, we relaxed in hotel luxury and stood over a countryside bridge to watch crocodiles swim through swamps. My personal favorite, though, was slicing through the fresh guanabana from the roadside fruit…
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A Tarzan swing presented itself on our travels through Monteverde and, among other uncomfortable feats this day, we took advantage of it.…
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Before leaving the volcano town, we took a three-hour, round-trip horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall. We rode to the waterfall one hour each way, passing through open pastures, enclosed jungle trails and small…