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Havana Nights

Havana Nights

[caption id="attachment_1693" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sidecars are a common mode of transport in Havana"][/caption] Cuba is a country of contradictions, complications and compromises, where instead of providing answers, visiting only poses more questions and uncertainties about t

07.11.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, Healthy Travel, International Posts, Trendy | Sarah Laurence

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FIFA World Cup a Bone of Contention for Cubans

FIFA World Cup a Bone of Contention for Cubans

The Merchandised Face of Guevara Despite not having a qualifying team competing in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cuba is a soccer-mad nation (or futbol mad, as it translates in Spanish). This has decidedly brought the travel ban placed on all Cuban citizens to a head. Seemingly adding insult

06.29.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, International Posts, Trendy | Sarah Laurence

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Adventures with Relaxation in Costa Rica

Adventures with Relaxation in Costa Rica

Whether you want to expand your consciousness or party until you drop, Costa Rica is an affordable destination.  You can fly into San Jose, the capital, and choose between inexpensive motels and luxurious hotels.  It is good to stay downtown in a place with enough shops and restaurants on site tha

06.29.2010| Emerging Destinations, Freestyle, Frugal Journeys, Green Destinations, Healthy Travel, Her Solo Journeys, Trendy | Janie Bill

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Dance Up the Nile River

For a peaceful getaway that allows you to read and laze in the steamy desert, hope onto a flatboat and slink down the Nile.  You embark from Cairo, which is a thriving metropolis filled with favorite franchises.  Evenings within the hotels lining the river entice lovers to take languishing walks a

06.15.2010| Emerging Destinations, Frugal Journeys, International Posts, Trendy | Janie Bill

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Dance Up the Nile

Dance Up the Nile

For a peaceful getaway that allows you to read and laze in the steamy desert, hope onto a flatboat and slink down the Nile.  You embark from Cairo, which is a thriving metropolis filled with favorite franchises.  Evenings within the hotels lining the river entice lovers to take languishing walks a

06.15.2010| Emerging Destinations, Frugal Journeys, Trendy | Janie Bill

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