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I am a travel junkie, adventurous, impulsive, creative, a bit sarcastic, live the moment, emotional type of girl. I will do anything and everything to travel and learn about a new culture or language.

  • Hometown

    Mexico City

  • Location now

    Seattle, WA

  • Work published

    My works have been published in two different newspapers. One is a newspaper completely in Spanish, focused on the Hispanic community in the U.S., where I used to work. I had a personal column and edited a good part of the newspaper. Now I work at a local English newspaper in Federal Way, Washington, where I write different stories each week relating to the community.

  • Travel philosophy

    You won't know until you try it!

  • Craziest place

    Carnaval 2006, DIAMANTINA,MINAS GERAIS (BRAZIL)! It can't get crazier than a Brazilian carnaval!

  • Bizarre experience

    I would say an experience is only bizarre if you make it bizarre, otherwise it's just an experience.

  • Advice

    Try everything, talk to everyone, and never compare anything with your home country.

  • Dream destination

    One too many to name.

  • Traveled before

    I have traveled to a lot of places in Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. Although what I enjoy the most is getting to live in a certain country for a while, not only visiting, I have been able to do this in Brazil, Guatemala, and France.

  • Going next

    Only time will tell!

Aileen Charleston's Guide Book Entries

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  • Carioca da Gema

    Jan 21, 2008 - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    From the many bars and restaurants that Lapa has to offer, Carioca da Gema is the authentic heart and soul ......

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