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What’s the first thing you think of when I say Colombia? Cocaine? Pablo Escobar? Narcos? FARC? Terrorism? That’s fair. But what if I told you everything you thought you knew about the country is wrong?

After the flood: 72 hours in Venice

We arrived in Venice just hours after the second-worst flood ever recorded. While our experience may not have been typical, it was very real—and also surprisingly great.

Meet the Oktoberfesters

Close encounters of the German kind at the world’s biggest beer fest—from pseudo cocaine users, to a very generous dessert dealer, and gossiping without words.

Santiago is a war zone

February 26, 2020

You almost certainly heard about the massive protests in Santiago last October, but did you know they’re still happening? We didn’t until we showed up—and became unwitting witnesses to the carnage in Chile’s capital.

Some reservations: Mexico City

January 22, 2020

Thanks to a certain traveling chef, we were a little nervous about visiting Mexico City. But we shouldn’t have been—and these are the top five reasons why.

(Don't) take me to Italy

December 7, 2019

After hearing a few less-than-stellar reviews of Italy, Sean and I were tempted to skip it. But fate had other plans for us, and now our own review is in.

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