Cali, Colombia with a Side of Salsa

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In America, “Cali” is an abbreviated form of California. You may not always feel good about hearing it, but if the term is dropped on Uncle Sam’s turf, chances are your speaker is calling your attention to our most golden state. But in Colombia, “goin’ back to Cali” means something else entirely. Abbreviated from Santiago [...]

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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By Georgette Diamandis: Driving from Yellowstone National Park past the Grand Tetons and on into the town of Jackson is like being in a National Geographic film. We passed thousands of elk in the Elk Refuge and eventually hit the small town, full of cowboy bars, restaurants, shops, and galleries. We then drove another half [...]

Beauty Flows in Zurich’s Waters

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Switzerland’s largest city finds a home for everyone, from outdoorsmen to shopaholics. By: Ben Brown ZURICH IN A NUTSHELL The crisp air blows by as I bike along the lake. The path borders a park where people are lying in the sun, children are playing games and groups are barbecuing on portable grills. Others are [...]

Rotterdam

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By: Georgette Diamandis Rotterdam is a fascinating new city in an old historic town. Nearly bombed flat during World War II, the residents decided to reinvent it by encouraging modern architecture starting in the ’50s. Rotterdam has a young vibe and is comprised of over 160 nationalities making it the most multicultural city in The Netherlands. With [...]