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By trade, I am a writer/editor/journalist. I have a degree in Spanish and a degree in magazine journalism, from what calls itself the oldest journalism school in the world - University of Missouri. I am happiest when traveling, drinking good beer, eating, learning something interesting and combining all of these and writing about them

 

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  • Spanish Schools in Bolivia

    Apr 28, 2008 - Bolivia

    Bolivia is a great place for anyone at any level to start or improve upon their Spanish skills. The Spanish ......

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  • Colombia Eco Lodges

    Apr 21, 2008 - Colombia

    In 2006, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe opened the first 20 eco lodges in the Sierra Nevada for a program called ......

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  • Colombia Spas

    Apr 10, 2008 - Colombia

    Colombia offers many variations on the stereotypical relaxing and tranquil spa vacation. There’s the spa getaway of a quick facelift ......

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Destinations

  • Parque Nacional Natural Malpelo

    May 21, 2008 - Colombia

    If you love diving, marine wildlife and exploring nature yet to be conquered by civilization, then it is worth the ......

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  • Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

    Apr 29, 2008 - Colombia

    The Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona) is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in Colombia. ......

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  • Trujillo

    Jan 19, 2005 - Trujillo, Peru

    If you try to picture Trujillo, imagine something out of Star Wars or a South American Egypt — somewhere vast ......

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Hotels

  • Patagonia Queen Hotel Boutique

    Jun 16, 2008 - El Calafate, Argentina

    this hotel opened up in November of 2007. Since it is a boutique hotel, it only has 20 rooms of ......

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  • Finisterris Lodge Relax

    Jun 12, 2008 - Ushuaia, Argentina

    The lodge provides personal cabins with five fully equipped rooms that include a bathroom with a double Jacuzzi, kitchen/dining room ......

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  • Hotel Del Glaciar

    Jun 12, 2008 - Ushuaia, Argentina

    This luxury hotel looks like a long, large, Swiss Motel Six. But, it offers the relaxed and warm shmancy atmosphere ......

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Restaurants

  • Santa Espuma

    Feb 25, 2008 - Northern Quito - the "New Town", Quito, Ecuador

    In Ecuador it is appropriate when ordering beer to assume that it'll be a national, light lager. However, at Santa ......

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Tours

  • Agroecotur

    Jun 03, 2008 - Colombia

    This unusual, non-profit tour agency is made up of Colombian Network of Private Nature Reserves. The guides are the families ......

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