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Like a Local — Part II: Cuidad Colon.


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Soraya had made it to the house at about 6:00AM to bring me to the drop off location. I shared with her my plans about the tour and she exclaimed how much I would enjoy it. We even stopped by her home so she could lend me a jacket appropriate for the weather in the mountains. I found that the locals here were so willing to offer help and assistance. Their hospitality is almost unmatched compared to the other places I’ve been. I was the first to be picked up. Soon other people hopped on the bus and introduced themselves to me. The row  ...

Wanderlust

Like a Local — Part I: Cuidad Colon.


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It was midnight and I had just stepped off the plane before I saw Soraya. She was standing outside with my name handwritten on a sign. She was patiently waiting to take me from the airport to my living quarters for the next three days. It was a short drive as we traveled along steep hills and winding roads in the dark. She told me about her family and her life here in Costa Rica. She shared her experiences in regards to visiting the States, even visiting the southern parts where I’m from. I wanted to hear more, but we had arrived at  ...

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Travel Guide: Punta Cana.


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A month ago, I did something new for my birthday: I decided to go to actually do something and use my passport to go to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with a layover in Casco Viejo & Panama City, Panama on the way back to the states. I had an early flight Thursday morning with a stop in Panama before I made it to Punta Cana around 3PM. I spent 7 hours in and out of the air but I was thankful that Copa Airlines provided a full meal. It wasn’t the absolute best, but it did what I needed it to do. My boyfriend and I decided to stay  ...