Category: USA
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hawaii 2016
2016 marks my fourth visit to the Pineapple State and I have my sister and my brother-in-law to thank for that. Mainly because they live on O’ahu and are willing to house me for free. My first visit to the 50th state was back in 2011 and was probably my first major trip in life.…
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where not to snorkel in puerto rico
I don’t know if Puerto Rico is really known for their snorkeling. I’m sure they’ve got some amazing reefs somewhere but unfortunately, Icacos Island by Fajardo was not one of these places. For starters, that island is DUMB far. It’s about an hour and a half drive from San Juan. My friends and I booked…
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4 things you should stuff your face with in san juan
I wish this list was longer but I was only in town for two days. I guess that just means I’ll have to come back! Pina colada – the name literally means strained pineapple, which is how the drink is made – with pineapple juice. Barrachina Restaurant claims that they created this popular drink. Caribe…
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you don’t need a passport to visit a castle
Old San Juan makes you feel like you’re in another country. In just a four hour flight from Newark, you’ll be transported to a completely different world. Although Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, San Juan is not like any other U.S. city. Its colorful homes, cobblestone streets, centuries-old fortresses will make you believe you’re…
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san juan 2016
I recently went to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a bachelorette party. And by recent, I mean back in April. So technically, this post is about 5 months overdue but better late than never, right? Although I’m sure some of you reading this might prefer the latter option, in which case, you can GET OFF…
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hiking bear mountain
If you’re expecting to see bears during your hike, you’ll be very disappointed. Or maybe you’ll be very relieved. Some people say it’s named as such because it resembles a sleeping bear. While it’s unclear exactly why this mountain was named as it was, what is clear is that you will definitely get some breathtaking…
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more touristy chicago things
1. The Magnificent Mile – Chicago’s largest shopping district – 13 blocks to be exact. It’s almost like the Fifth Avenue of New York City, except the Mag Mile has got some more affordable stores peppered in here and there. For more info on the shops/restaurants they feature, check out their site. 2. Second City…
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chicago as seen from 1,450 feet up in the air
Don’t worry, you’ll be completely safe. Except for the time the Skydeck cracked back in 2014, but you know, other than that, you’ll be completely safe. Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower is the second tallest tower in the United States (One World Trade Center is number 1). Its most popular feature is probably…
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what it’s like to almost ride your tandem bike into the chicago river
It’s pretty scary. It’s sheer panic. That moment when your life flashes before your eyes. It’s the same moment you lose control of your tandem bike and you think you’re about to ride it into the unsightly green, murky waters of the Chicago river. A thousand thoughts are running through your mind but you just…
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how to be a tourist in chicago
Visit the Bean Take lots of pictures of, with, around, under, etc. of said Bean Or more accurately, Cloud Gate, which is what it’s actually called. This sculpture lives in Millennium Park and gives you an interesting reflection of Chicago. It’s 33 feet high, 66 feet long, 42 feet wide, and weighs 100 tons. There’s…
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