A Visit to the Valley of the Moon: Valle de la Luna, Chile

While San Pedro de Atacama wasn’t really my cup of tea, the Valle de la Luna (also known as the Valley of the Moon) was absolutely breathtaking. Literally.

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I’m Fostering a Rescued Street Dog from Guatemala

Guatemala doesn’t have almost any shelter facilities nor general population interest in adoption, so I decided to bring Shanti home to Mexico.

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My Horse Riding Accident in Middle-of-Nowhere Bolivia

My long-time horse riding DREAM was about to turn from slightly uncomfortable into an absolute nightmare.

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Top Adventure Activities in Costa Rica

If you’re seeking a vacation that is both adventurous and luxurious, Costa Rica should be top on your list of destinations!

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Reveillon: Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro

While you’ve got a month before you need to SERIOUSLY consider your New Year’s Eve plans, some of you might already be getting a jump on things… not that I plan my NYE plans like…

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Savoring Salta Argentina

After a stressful escape from San Pedro de Atacama, Salta Argentina was just what Lavi and I needed. A few nights in Salta, with its sweeping views and charming old streets, passed too quickly and…

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Why I’m Having a Destination Wedding

Life is short, and there’s no guarantee that we’ll ever have everyone together like this again, or even that our families will have the opportunity to meet again. For us, these extremely special days are worth the investment.

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The Subjectivity of Luck

We sat in silence for a minute, four twenty-somethings from so-called “first world” countries, with our infinite opportunities, our excellent educations, and the ability to do pretty much whatever we want. I could never think of myself or my life in the same way again.

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16 Realizations about Rio de Janeiro: Life as an Expat

After a little over a year in Rio de Janeiro as an expat, here are my top realizations about the city that I wouldn’t have picked up on as a tourist. Some are silly, some are…

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The BEST Budget Choice in Tel Aviv: Abraham Hostel

Heading to Israel for not one but TWO close friends’ weddings, I needed to find a place to stay in notoriously expensive Tel Aviv. Ran hasn’t lived in his home country for almost a decade,…

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