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Bombarded by Booty in Brazil

You can't take a trip to Rio de Janeiro Brazil without seeing a little booty. Seriously! On my recent trip to Brazil I couldn't help...

Hunting for Acai in Rio de Janeiro

"No, we don't sell that here"  may have been the theme of my trip to Brazil. Being a health-food fanatic, I was almost as excited to...

Comparing Costa Rica (Caribbean Perspective Interviews: PART 1)

  Ever wonder what it'd be like to have been born in the Caribbean? How different your life might be there? Or if it's safe...

Puerto Viejo Costa Rica in Photos

Puerto Viejo is a sleepy little beach town on the Caribbean coast known for its intense surf, laid-back attitude, and reggae-loving inhabitants. Even though most...

The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway near NYC

Looking for a cheap day trip or weekend getaway that's not far from NYC and accessible by train? Cold Spring NY is the answer! DILEMMA:...

The Truth about Food in Brazil (& Gluten-Free Tips)

Don't let them fool you! Food in Brazil can be tricky. Before traveling to Brazil people may tell you not to miss out on an...

NYC after Hurricane Sandy…is it ready for tourism?

  Living in The City and traveling to the Big Apple are two very different beasts. As someone who is currently living in NYC but has...