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Foods of Jamaica

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in All Posts, World Cuisine | 0 comments

Growing up in New York City, I’ve long been familiar with the foods that Jamaicans eat and prepare, but on my recent trip to...

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Celebrating New Year’s in Padova (Padua), Italy

Posted by on Feb 27, 2013 in All Posts, Friends, Travel Blog | 0 comments

My Great Northern Italy Adventure continued a bit past my intended stay. I was scheduled to return home to New York City on the 30th of...

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Top Resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh

Posted by on Feb 27, 2013 in All Posts | 0 comments

Sharm el-Sheikh sits on the Sinai Peninsula and is on the coastline of the Red Sea. Previously, this popular tourist destination was a...

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USE-IT European Maps: Paper Makes a Witty Comeback

Posted by on Feb 26, 2013 in All Posts, Tips & Advice | 2 comments

Some things in life are better in their original intended state; digital watches seem like they should  be the future, yet the beauty of...

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Keep Calm and Carry-On

Posted by on Feb 25, 2013 in All Posts, Tips & Advice | 0 comments

I’m a firm believer in never checking my bags when I fly. There are many reasons for this, relating to peace of mind, convenience,...

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Weekly Photo: Progress on NYC’s East Side Access Tunnels

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in All Posts, Weekly Photo/Video | 0 comments

*Click on image for full-sized view. These photos, taken by the MTA and posted on their Flickr account, show the progress that New York...

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Weekly Travel News Recap: February 17 – 23, 2013

Posted by on Feb 23, 2013 in All Posts, News & Info | 0 comments

Here are some of the relevant travel news headlines and stories from the previous week through today: Passengers urged to pass gas –...

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Fun Facts About Australia (Infographic)

Posted by on Feb 22, 2013 in All Posts, Infographic, News & Info | 0 comments

The Land Down Under has some interesting facts unique to this island/country/continent. Check out this visually-impressive infographic on...

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99 Rude and Obscene Place Names Around the World (In English)

Posted by on Feb 21, 2013 in All Posts, Trivia & Random | 0 comments

This is what happens when I run out of ideas of things to write about – 5th grade Christian comes out. Here are 99 real places...

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Benefits of Taking a Vacation (Infographic)

Posted by on Feb 20, 2013 in All Posts, Infographic, News & Info | 0 comments

We all know that vacations and holidays from the stresses of work, home, and in-laws are a great way to get a quick bit of relief and...

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