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Lush, green coffee plantations along the Andes Mountains, sparkling crystal beaches, and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta—the 18,700 foot, snow-capped mountain which is only 26 miles from the Caribbean Coast.The country is...
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Large, diverse and visually stunning, Greece is an enthralling mixture of sun-drenched islands, towering mountains, buzzing cities, and timeless traditions. Wrapped in the warm embrace of the Aegean Sea, it’s vibrant, welcoming,...
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When you hear “Argentina”, many things may come to mind. You may think of Buenos Aires, picture gauchos (skilled horsemen) on the plains herding cattle, or hear a song from Evita! echoing...
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by Shabana Adam | 21 November 2012 Do you learn the basics of a foreign language before travelling? Hello, how are you?, good day, thank you, please and good bye - just...
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Colombia’s capital Bogota is Latin America’s fourth most expensive city for expats, a recently released study showed. Latin America’s most expensive cities Sao Paulo (BRA) Rio de Janeiro (BRA) Caracas (VEN) Bogota...
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You’ve seen how to live the high life on one of ANC’s top shows, “Executive Class.” Yet even when the camera’s not on, writer and host David Celdran keeps an eye open...
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Bogota bar hosts “Gringo Tuesdays,” where foreigners and Colombians alike come to drink, socialize and learn a foreign language. La Villa Bar, located in the Zona Rosa district of Colombia’s capital of...
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It’s one thing to travel, spending a few weeks abroad absorbing a foreign culture through the lens of a tourist. But it’s quite another to trade in your American life for a...
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In 7th grade I almost failed Latin.It was the declensions that got me—also, as a 12-year old, learning a dead language was as abstract as the idea of traveling the world.That all...
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Q. How much cheaper can it be to retire in a foreign country — and which countries are the most budget-friendly? A. According to a recent study by International Living, Americans could...
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By Gael Hilotin for Yahoo! TravelFor most beaches I know, a thing is true in daylight but at the end of the day it becomes a lie, except for one island... Apo...
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Travel + Leisure — It’s back-to-school time at the Lindberg household, as a new semester of Vietnamese lessons begins this week. Once again I’ll climb the stairs to my tutor’s Chinatown walk-up,...