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Music, Food, and Love of Voluntourism

I opened my car door and was overwhelmed with delicious smells and lively music. I was in New Orleans. My friends and I had decided to take a ‘voluntourism’ trip for our spring break. What...

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The Continuation of Ginxy’s Adventure in Japan!

It’s funny how life works. The things you do not want to happen or try avoiding somehow happens anyway. I dislike getting lost on my own. I have a tendency to memorize one path and stick to it....

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The Magic of Boston and Cape Cod

On the night of August 5th, 2009, my friend Patil and I, Starbucks at hand, were waiting to board the train. Magic was brewing.

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Hot Springs Hike

My trip to the hot springs near Apple Valley, CA. was amazing! We first drove for a few hours, from Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. It was an ESO (environmental) club trip. My professor and friend...

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A Journey of Song

This was it. The moment I’d been waiting for! I took one step at a time as I ascended the red carpet stairs. My dress shimmered and sparkled as the movement of my feet ruffled the soft fabric...

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Why I fell in love with RIO

After completing a 8-week internship abroad through IAESTE for an architecture firm in Londrina, Brazil, I had about a month left to travel before my flight back to...

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Metatlonoc, a Hungry Driven Town

Young and curious, I smiled at the children that gave me the preciously wrapped chiclets. I loved the minty savor...

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The Beauty of Ecuador

Ever dream of traveling? Me too. In fact, before experiencing Ecuador, I had never even ventured outside of North America. Hadn’t been in a plane before, either. And then this exceptional journey...

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The Weekend of my Life

 It was bright and early on a Saturday morning when I woke up for our road trip from St. Louis to Chicago. The sun had yet to rise and the birds yet to sing; but I was already dedicated to the epic...

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