South America
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My Short Life in Santiago, Chile
More Details: My Short Life in Santiago, ChileGetting to live in a country other than your own is always a great learning experience and a great way to expand how we understand how different and how similar human being can be. This entry is more of a trip down memory lane than a travel journal: talking about my 3 short months living in…
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The Little-Known Ancash Region of Perú
More Details: The Little-Known Ancash Region of PerúSometimes things lead you to the unexpected. And the unexpected turns out to be a pleasant – very pleasant – surprise. As part of my work trip to Perú, I went to the Ancash region to do field visits to witness our work and meet the locals with whom my organization worked. Besides the incredible insights…
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A Miniature Fair by the Shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno, Perú
More Details: A Miniature Fair by the Shores of Lake Titicaca in Puno, PerúMy work trip to Perú was going to take me to a three different regions of the country: the better known Cusco and Lake Titicaca regions and the lesser known Ancash region. But while the Lake Titicaca region is well known due to the lake, the hinterland behind the lake is fascinatingly beautiful and less…
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Exploring the City and Region of Cusco (Cuzco)
More Details: Exploring the City and Region of Cusco (Cuzco)Cusco may be better known for being the launching point to Machu Picchu (MP) but the city and its same-name region hold a LOT more in store than just MP and the Inca trail – so make extra time in your schedule to explore! I flew to Cusco, the older continually inhabited city in the…