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The Maruba Resort

The Maruba Resort

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Belize is a Central American country with a decidedly Caribbean flare. The Mayan civilization flourished here as far back as 1500 BC, building an impressive empire. It is a country rich in culture and dense with flora and fauna. Often visited by Americans as a nearby, cheap yet exotic getaway (and also filled with expats living the good life), it is a genera[...]
The Netherlands

The Netherlands

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The Netherlands is a picturesque country, well positioned in north-western Europe. Holland, as it is commonly referred, but which technically only means the two most populated provinces, is generally associated with liberal social policies, yet there is a whole world beyond the base stereotypes. In addition to Amsterdam, there lies a wealth of areas w[...]
Panamania

Panamania

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Panama, located in Central America is world famous for the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal, but few foreigners know much further. Its capital, Panama City is a fascinating metropolis with gleaming skyscrapers near dilapidated colonial buildings, colorful street art among litter-strewn beaches, and safe, well-manicured boulevards around the corner f[...]
Swiss Dreaming: How To Spend One Perfect Day In Zurich

Swiss Dreaming: How To Spend One Perfect Day In Zurich

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In the minds of many foreigners, Switzerland is a land of offshore funded banks, unbelievably practical and small knife gadgets, political neutrality, snow-capped Alps, and glorious chocolate. Beyond the stereotypes, both good and bad, Switzerland is a gorgeous country that deserves further exploration. Zurich, the country's cultural and commercial capital, [...]
Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

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Ever since the 2011 documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" was released, Sukiyabashi Jiro, the restaurant and its 87 year old master sushi chef, Jiro Ono have become world famous. The original branch helmed by Jiro and his oldest son, as well as the second branch, a mirror image of the first location, and run by Jiro's youngest son, Takashi, are Michelin starred[...]
A Taste of Cambodia

A Taste of Cambodia

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Cambodia is a mystical, breathtaking and adventurous country. It is well known for both its impressive Angkor temples just outside Siem Reap and its tragically recent past at the hands of Pol Pot, whose dictatorial rule led to the death of approximately 25% of the population in the 1970s. Despite this horror, the Cambodian people are some of the most welcomi[...]
Neighborhood Feature: Sawtelle Blvd

Neighborhood Feature: Sawtelle Blvd

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As an Asian food mecca, Sawtelle Blvd. is colloquially referred to as Little Osaka by Angelenos. Located just west of the 405 Freeway, Sawtelle Blvd’s delicious stretch of eateries and Japanese influenced stores generally spans from Santa Monica Blvd. to Olympic Blvd. This handful of blocks boasts a plethora of restaurants ranging almost every spectrum of Ja[...]
Japanese noodles: what they are and how to eat them

Japanese noodles: what they are and how to eat them

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Japanese food is an exciting, odd and innovative mix of delicious flavors, textures, and regions. The 5th basic taste, umami, which means "a pleasant savory taste" was scientifically discovered in Japan, so their relationship with food is vast and intrinsic to their culture. From the freshest sushi in the world, to perfectly cooked rice, rich curries, tempur[...]
Infamous Party Islands

Infamous Party Islands

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Traveling the world in your youth is a spectacularly exciting rite of passage. It opens your eyes to people, places, cultures, and customs that are uniquely disparate from your own. Yet, in between sightseeing and absorbing the delightfully new surroundings, time should unquestionably be made for some fun. While most cities around the world can boast of exci[...]