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Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

No trip to Copenhagen is complete without having a photo-op at the famous harbor. Nyhavn, which means “New Harbor” in Danish, is home to the colorful, picturesque townhouses often featured on postcards or in travel magazines. Originally constructed by King Christian V, the earliest building, No. 9, dates back to as early as 1681. Nyhavn offered […]

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Tangier, Morocco

Anyone looking to explore a new land and experience a vibrant culture should not miss a trip to Tangier, Morocco.  Tangier is the northernmost city of Morocco, located at the tip of the Strait of Gibraltar.  On a clear day, you can see across the water to nearby Spain.  Most travel here by plane or […]

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Digging a Little Deeper

The Pomada is the signature drink of Menorca.  On the surface, it’s just gin and lemon soda splashed on ice.  But, if you dig a little deeper, it’s a perfect symbol for the island itself. The gin used in the cocktail is from an 18th Century recipe and concocted with a curious addition: wine alcohol. […]

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What Could Travel Mean for You?

Growing up in San Diego, my family and I would travel to Mexico fairly regularly.  Albeit Americanized, Baja California had so many sounds, tastes, and people that were different from our own.  My sister and I both grew up with an appreciation of the Mexican culture, especially because of my mother’s fondness of Cesar Chavez […]

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Segovia, Spain

As one of the top destinations in the world for students studying abroad, Spain has an extraordinary amount to offer.  With a plethora of fascinating towns and cities all drenched in rich cultural history, one could spend a lifetime discovering this wildly diverse country and still not see it all. Segovia, about an hour north […]