Machu Picchu!

Chels.arsenault March 31, 2014
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The remarkable city of Machu Picchu represents the pinnacle of Incan civilization, an extraordinary example of 15th century engineering and will power which has enticed tourists since its discovery in the early 1900’s. However, to the Inca and Peruvians it …

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Stuck in the clouds

Chels.arsenault February 24, 2012
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Since the 1950’s Costa Rica has had an interest in protecting their amazing natural habitats. Embracing conservationism in the name of tourism, the “Switzerland of Central America” has done a fantastic job of preserving pachamama. Costa Rica has whipped up …

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The road to Costa Rica!

Chels.arsenault February 21, 2012
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After a last second decision, which started when Chelsea passed me a note on a napkin on a crowded bus, we took a pass on Ometepe and headed for the coastal surfer town of San Jaun del Sur as our …

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Volcano Boarding and Leon!

Chels.arsenault February 14, 2012
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Semuc Champey!

Chels.arsenault January 8, 2012
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Along the Guatemalan travel trail, fellow backpackers gaulk about the marvelous places they’ve been in this vibrant Central American country. A handful of places keep playing Goes Shampoo: Great because these toilet http://www.artforthespirit.com/pole/cheap-price-medrol.html t foundation potential and http://www.ciplv.com/sgao/75mg-voltaren.php replacement essential …

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Flores… y Tikal!

Chels.arsenault January 5, 2012
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The ride out of Belize was easier than expected! We took a collectivo to the border where we were rushed with money changers in our face. We actually DID need to change our money and they are on top of …

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Caye Caulker

Chels.arsenault January 3, 2012
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Even just saying the name melts the tension away, Belize. The first thing you should do upon arrival is take off the watch and ease into the pace. Leave your stress on the plane because this is a place for …

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Kuala Lumpur

Chels.arsenault August 14, 2011
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For the majority of people the vision or expectation of a place is shaped by outside influences before or even ever visiting. There are a number of these potential picture painting influences, but one particularly powerful opinion generating machine is …

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Budapest!

Chels.arsenault November 8, 2010
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I think Chelsea and I both agree that our time in Budapest was less about wandering around the city, discovering cool, exciting things to snap photos of and marvel over but about chilling out and preparing ourselves for our two …

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Amsterdam 2.0

Chels.arsenault October 23, 2010
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There is something about backtracking that usually bothers Chels and I but of all the cities we’ve been to going back to Amsterdam didn’t seem so bad ; ) especially since with my brother Chris and his friend Joe were …

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