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30 May 2010 ~ View Comments

Sharing the Lifestyle in NYC

Sharing the Lifestyle in NYC

It’s possible that this trip to New York City was just an excuse for me to go travel some more. But my intention was to treat my younger 17 year old brother to a weekend of travel in New York City, noisy hostel and all. On thursday night I told him,
“Hey lets go to NYC [...]

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24 May 2010 ~ View Comments

How I Found Myself Stuck in Medellin, Again

How I Found Myself Stuck in Medellin, Again

How did I find myself stuck in Medellin, Colombia?
As a group of four solo travelers we walked along the main drag of nightlife in Medellin, near Parque Lleras. There was Mark the Israeli, Oliver the Brit, and Dave the American expat living in another Colombian city. Four guys out alone is the perfect combination for [...]

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15 May 2010 ~ View Comments

Hostel Music

Hostel Music

Turn on your sound! Listen.
For once in a while the travelers playing music in the hostel actually sounded good. I was glad to fall asleep to this group of Chileans singing outside my room. But many times it’s not quite as enjoyable when crusty backpackers bang on their bongos late at night.
I see it like [...]

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14 May 2010 ~ View Comments

A Honeymoon Destination

A Honeymoon Destination

There are 3 sections of Cartegena that would be relevant to the average tourist. You have Bocagrande which is more or less Miami in Colombia. You can find sandy beaches, expensive hotels, restaurants, and the best shopping in Cartagena.
Bocagrande

Then there is Getsemani where all the hostels are located as well as some of the less [...]

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12 May 2010 ~ View Comments

If You Could Go Anywhere In the World…

If You Could Go Anywhere In the World…

Choosing the next destination one of those exciting tasks that can hardly be described in words. I feel so much emotion, mostly excitement right now having recently made a big decision. Even more so because my choice was done so randomly and spur of the moment.
It is no secret I have been planning my next [...]

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