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I am a creative writer / surfer chick in need of adventure all the time. The only thing that keeps me grounded is my non-traveling, non-surfing pug (dog), Iris.

 

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Brenda Yun's V!VA List Articles

V!VA World

  • Pachamama

    Oct 23, 2007 - Coroico , Bolivia

    Seven years later, Bolivia still calls… In a recent conversation over tea, a friend of mine from work told me she ......

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Info

  • Services in Armenia

    May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia

    The best place to acquire tourist information is at the information booth in the bus terminal, which is at the ......

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  • Safety in Armenia

    May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia

    Armenia is a surprisingly clean and safe city. Only the few blocks around Plaza Bolívar can get a little shady ......

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  • Getting around Armenia

    May 27, 2008 - Armenia, Colombia

    With the opening of Armenia's new and modern pedestrian mall running through the center of the city, getting around by ......

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Destinations

  • Zipaquirá

    May 24, 2008 - Near Bogotá, Zipaquirá, Colombia

    Zipaquirá is mostly known for its enormous, underground salt cathedral, but what visitors don’t know is that it is one ......

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  • Salento

    Jan 28, 2008 - Salento, Colombia

    What we now regard as the town of Salento used to be in another location and have a different name. ......

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  • Coveñas

    Oct 05, 2007 - Coveñas, Colombia

    There are roughly 15,000 residents spread out in the Coveñas township, but the more amiable and interesting area of town ......

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Hotels

  • Hotel Suite Center

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    A very decent place smack dab in the center of Pereira, Hotel Suite Center is likely the most affordable and ......

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  • Hotel Santa Rosa

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    Travel 15 minutes out of town to Santa Rosa de Cabal, you will find a very luxurious and comfortable hotel ......

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  • Finca Cafetera El Balso

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    Sun, gentle rain, flowers and fruits throughout almost the entire year equals the ideal environment to cultivate rich Colombian coffee. ......

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Restaurants

  • Kilaba

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    The unique eatery with an Arabian take on Colombian cuisine, Kilaba serves up bandeja paisa and other traditional dishes with ......

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  • La Catorce

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    A convenient food option, especially if you are only passing through Pereira, is La Catorce shopping mall across the street ......

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  • La Cave

    May 24, 2008 - Popayán, Colombia

    La Cave serves as proof as to why Popayán was awarded the 2005 UNESCO World City of Gastronomy. I went ......

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Activities

  • Ucumari Park

    May 27, 2008 - Pereira, Colombia

    Ucumari National Park is one of Colombia's best locations to spot local birds, animals and plant life. The variations in ......

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  • Tierra Viva

    May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia

    This new agricultural and ecological park offers a lot of great outdoor activities, such as thermal baths, horseback riding, and ......

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  • Los Yarumos Ecological Park

    May 27, 2008 - Manizales, Colombia

    Situated in the city’s surrounding cloud forest is Los Yarumos Ecological Park, a naturally green and lush forest reserve where ......

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