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Land of Larimar

Nestled in the heart of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, in the eastern portion of the Greater Antilles. Known for its tropical climate and gorgeous beaches, I traveled here not to spend time … Continue reading

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Italy Chronicles: Part 8 (Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno)

After another delicious, traditional breakfast we hopped on the bus and traveled to the port area in Naples. We walked by a few older buildings before we arrived at the port to catch our ferry to Capri. It had stormed … Continue reading

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A Link to the Past

Around 40,000 years ago, when modern humans were reaching as far as Australia and Europe, a few in a cave, just outside Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, decided to get creative. Besides pictures of animals, which cropped up in a few other … Continue reading

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Beauteous Belitung

Nestled in the Java Sea, off the coast of Sumatra, lies a small, yet wondrous island.  At about 1,800 square miles, the island of Belitung is right in the middle between the size of Rhode Island and the size of … Continue reading

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Balinese Bliss

Being one of the most popular, exotic vacation destinations in the world, I was interested and excited to experience what this island had to offer and see how it compared to all the other places I’ve been to so far. … Continue reading

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Lovely Lombok

I must admit I’ve been very blessed to see a handful of amazing places around the world, but this recent getaway has made me redefine the meaning of paradise. I was itching for a getaway where I could have peace … Continue reading

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