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Poland: A Christmas Concerto (Slideshow)
It’s been a busy week, so instead of cluttering the web with my prolific prose, I’ve expertly curated a few old photos from a past trip to Poland. OK, its really just a last minute …
November 2018
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Five Books to Read Before Going to Cambodia
I’ve mentioned in the past that reading prior to a trip is one of the best ways to enhance travel. Learning about a particular destination’s history and culture beforehand gives meaning to those ancient stones …
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Why You Should Consider Getting a VPN Before Your Next Trip
So you’ve got your camera, your tablet, and enough sunscreen to keep Cancun cancer free for the entirety of Spring Break. But did you bring your VPN? For travelers, VPNs are fast becoming a necessity …
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Forgotten History: Boquerón, the Battle that Foreshadowed the Second World War
This Sunday one hundred years will have passed since the signing of the armistice that ended World War One. Considering that a plethora of articles will, undoubtedly, be published in the coming days highlighting a …
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Gabon’s Legislative Elections: an Exercise in Futility
With the ascension of Bolsonaro in Brazil, the battering of Chancellor Merkel’s party in Hesse, and midterm elections scheduled next week in the U.S., it’s understandable that Gabon’s own legislative elections have received scant attention. …