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Friday Postcard: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Friday Postcard: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by .

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The cemetery of Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, but also rather problematic to reach. The only way in is through La Perla, a rough neighborhood of San Juan outside of the city walls.  La Perla’s problematic history and relative isolation have lead to high crime [...]

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8 Lesser Known Things to Do in London

8 Lesser Known Things to Do in London

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by .

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Most vacations to London include visits to Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and the British Museum. If after you’ve seen all the major landmarks you are looking for a more nuanced look at London, here are some lesser known attractions worth checking out: The National Library- Tucked away next to St. Pancras station, the National Library [...]

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