This piece is an entry in our Eighth Annual Graduate Student Blogging Contest, “Connections.” by Andrew Allio The camera pans along the street, highlighting the abandoned buildings. Midway down the block, a bulldozed lot is littered with broken concrete, plywood, and other construction debris. It is May 9, 1967, and Ben Williams of KPIX News…
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We might have forgotten about the long airport security lines after the new coronavirus emerged. But, almost two years later, we are finally getting used to the new normal. As many people restart traveling by plane and do it more often, getting faster through airport security becomes challenging. If you have a scheduled flight at…
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Nothing more perfect than relaxing on the Best Beaches in Mexico although getting all the Caribbean vibes. Mexico happens to be a country with unlimited tourist destinations and that over the years has gained experience in being one of the best tropical tourist destinations. If you wish to spend an outstanding vacation on the best…
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Traveling is a great way to see the world—but if you run into illness or injury, it can negatively affect your overall experiences. The likelihood of this happening is pretty high: nearly 80% of all Americans who venture abroad contract travel-related health conditions. That’s probably why you’ll want to prepare. To be truly fit for…
Have you ever wondered what hidden opportunities and achievements might be revealed if you could see your world from a different perspective? Imagine the problems you could overcome, solutions you could find or new opportunities that would open up? We often try hard to think differently, but we don’t always succeed because of our hard-wiring…
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Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission. Read the full disclosure policy here. If you’re going to Stockholm, be sure to set aside some time to spend underground. This may seem like strange advice, especially in…
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Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission. Read the full disclosure policy here. When it comes to festive, early winter travel, you really can’t go wrong with Christmas markets in Europe. The Christmas market tradition dates…
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