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Dispatch: The Oaxaca Mezcal Farmer

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  During my visit to Oaxaca, I traveled with Cantimplora Travel — founded by two local photographers – to discover the local culture, cuisine and yes, mezcal. In this new video, I meet with agave farmer and mezcal crafter, Alberto Martinez.

Dispatch: Hiking Through History on the Jesus Trail

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  The sun peaked over the placid Sea of Galilee as I waded into the cool waters and rinsed off the sweat from my Middle Eastern sweltering sleep. Could a man really have walked on these waters? The clear liquid fell between the cracks of my fingers as I held it, examining the sea’s physical… [Read More]

Trekking the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland

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  “You’re going to sit on me lap, are ya lass?” The Irish taxi driver asked as I stood by (what I considered) to be the passenger-side door. I smiled, nervously, and walked back around the cab, “Oh, uh, sorry.” Fiery-haired Declan was as kind as they come, he illuminated the taxi ride by showing off his… [Read More]

Dispatch: Exploring the Vibrant Street Art of Barcelona

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  Along with London, Paris and Rome, Barcelona is one those cities you generally do not want to miss when you’re planning a Euro-trip. The sun, the Sagrada Familia, las Ramblas and the Mercat Boqueria are some of the famous spots that underline the uniqueness of Barcelona and provide you with the greatness of España…. [Read More]

Dispatch: Hiking with England’s Romantic Poets

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  I paused near a mountain-top stream to get my bearings. Frankly, I was lost. A velvet layer of bright green moss coated the smoky stone and ridges; the stream foamed white against each collection of pebbles; swift but peaceful. The rhythm had a calming effect as I checked out my map. I should be three… [Read More]

The Fight for the Congo’s Virunga National Park

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  It’s a story that has been told countless times; one of corruption and murder, heartbreak and struggle between forces of good and evil. From a distance the characters of this drama are romanticized; if the world is indeed a stage then we have the brazen war correspondent, the swollen bellied impoverished locals, the greedy corporation and… [Read More]

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