Caribbean/C America
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Experiencing Good Food and Views in Trinidad and Tobago
More Details: Experiencing Good Food and Views in Trinidad and TobagoIt all started with a friend telling me: “I am going to visit my cousin in Trinidad & Tobago over Thanksgiving, do you want come?” Well, the answer to that question is always “yes” (it is like a genetic thing with me) though then I have to check: can I, really. My parents would be…
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Photo of the Week – The Aged Streets of Old San Juan
More Details: Photo of the Week – The Aged Streets of Old San JuanOld world charm in the new world. Streets that have seen a lot of history and major empires fighting for them. Old San Juan’s charm lies in its setting by the water, in its history, and in its well-preserved architectural jewels (including the “adoquines“, the cobblestone used to pave the streets a few centuries ago). …
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Making the Most of My Short Visit to Puerto Rico
More Details: Making the Most of My Short Visit to Puerto RicoI went to Puerto Rico, where I lived for 15 yrs growing up, for a long weekend after a 5-year absence. It is always an interesting trip when I go with the mix of family, friends, and lots of memories. Most of my family has moved away from there and many friends are no longer…
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The Enchanting Capital of the Isla del Encanto – Old San Juan
More Details: The Enchanting Capital of the Isla del Encanto – Old San JuanWriting about Puerto Rico will not be easy for me as writing about other places. I lived in Puerto Rico since I was 2 years old until I finished high school so my experience of Puerto Rico is not just a trip or an extended visit. However, I will try to highlight, through a few…