Month: January 2016
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How Much Garden?
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Plan a Visit to Colombia’s Parque Nacional Natural Utría
Colombia's Parque Nacional Natural Utría has a spectacular location on the edge of the jungle but close to some great beaches. The best way to experience the park is to stay in one of its cabins during the week, allowing you unfettered access to all the guided nature walks, kayaking, snorkeling and more, as well…
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The Ruins of Annaberg Sugar Mill on St. John
The site of Annaberg Sugar Mill is the best place to learn about the colonial-era life of both planters and slaves on St. John. The site includes the ruins of a windmill, a sugar factory, a mill round, a rum still, and slave quarters.
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A Taste of Salsa in Cali
In Cali, there are many ways you can get a taste of (and very likely get hooked on) salsa. From cabaret-style environments to open-air freebies to salsatecas—clubs where it’s all about salsa and nothing more—here are the best venues to seek out for a true salsa experience.
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Big Bend National Park Hiking, Backpacking, and Camping
Big Bend offers more than 200 miles of hiking trails ranging from short, easy nature walks and day hikes to primitive mountain trails for experienced hikers and overnight backpackers.
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Guatemala’s Land Mammals
Guatemala’s list of native land mammals is impressive, with a large variety of exotic cats, primates, and other furry creatures. Here's a little about popular and common species, along with when and where you're likely to sight them.
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How Private Security Contracting Became Private Military Contracting
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Visiting the Maya Ruins of Cobá
The Maya ruins of Cobá make an excellent complement—or even alternative—to the memorable but vastly overcrowded ruins at Tulum. Its structures are much larger and more ornate–Cobá’s main pyramid is the second tallest in the Yucatán Peninsula, and it’s one of few you are still allowed to climb. The ruins are also surrounded by lakes…
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Planning a Visit to Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Mayflower Bocawina National Park in the Belize Cayes comprises more than 7,100 acres of Maya Mountain wilderness set aside to protect and showcase the area’s five waterfalls and green-fringed Mayan ruins. A trail system offers excellent independent hiking with guides and tours offered to enhance the experience, and plenty of other adventures.
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Thank you, Ron McLarty
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The Best Hikes in Monterey and Carmel
The Monterey and Carmel region contains outstanding hiking trails for all levels of hikers. Here's a list of the best, including everything from an easy leg-stretching hike to a strenuous multiday backpacking adventure.
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David Ludwig – Forbes: Will The ‘Always Hungry’ Diet Revolutionize Weight Loss? A Q&A With The Author, Dr. David Ludwig
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