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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I spent two days in Iceland and experienced more than I could have ever hoped for.…
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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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It’s official. I no longer live in Chicago. My brother, Dan, and I set off for our road trip south from Chicago to New Orleans. …
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There may be no stronger reminder of Chicago’s magnificence than feeling the light breeze off the water while standing small against the towering buildings that line this Great Lake. …
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It was humbling to experience the Lake Titicaca culture first-hand, to be content splashing lake water on my face to clean up in the morning and walk a mile uphill in the dark and…
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Reflections of my experiences in Peru, halfway through the trip. …
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After a four-hour train ride and two 25-minute bus rides, we made it from Cusco to Machu Picchu. We spent two days exploring the ruins of this old Inca city, now considered to be…
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Yesterday, we spent the day exploring Cusco, the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America. We felt the thin air while walking, and had to stop several times to catch our breaths.…