• 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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    Traveling to the US as a Foreigner? You NEED to Know About ESTA!

    Traveling to the US as a foreigner without a green card or previous visa can be a major headache and hassle. Luckily, the advent of the ESTA can save your day (if you’re from one of the lucky countries).

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    The 27 Most Unforgettable Memories from My 27th Year

    22 year old me would slap 28 year old me across the face if she knew that eventually, birthdays would no longer mean binge drinking and party buses and teetering around on high heels until the wee hours of the morning… but rather robes and (a few) glasses of wine and reading and a fabulous Middle Eastern feast whipped up by my partner followed by watching How I Met Your Mother reruns to be asleep by 10pm.

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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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    The Only Athletic Shoe I’ll Pack. Ever. Again.

    I struggled for years to find a comfortable yet small lightweight athletic shoe that looked good, felt good, and fit into my carryon-only packing strategy.

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