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10 June 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Quirky Cultural Differences in Kyiv Ukraine

Quirky Cultural Differences in Kyiv Ukraine

I usually am interested in seeing the differences between a country and what I used to seeing in the U.S. and Latin America (I can say Latin America now too, right?). In Ukraine I have seen a few interesting differences. Toilet Paper: More than half of the toilet paper I have seen and used does [...]

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09 June 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Ukranian Food

Ukranian Food

I am pathetic. I have been in a foreign country, Ukraine, for three days now. have eaten in three restaurants: a regular local restaurant, McDonalds, and Puzata Hata. But even though I might sound like a terrible traveler let me explain. Puzata Hata is amazing. That is why. It’s a cafeteria style fast food restaurant [...]

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08 June 2010 ~ 9 Comments

Travel to Ukraine

Travel to Ukraine

Wake up at 4Am from sleep you never got and put together the last arrangement before an airport shuttle arrives at 5AM. The flight from Miami to New York city leaves at 7:45 and strangely enough I swore I saw a friend I met in Brazil waiting next to me but I was too shy [...]

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30 May 2010 ~ 0 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 [...]

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15 May 2010 ~ 0 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 [...]

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14 May 2010 ~ 4 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 [...]

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