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Windmills, Cheese and Clogs: 4 things to do in Amsterdam

March 27, 2020
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Europe, Experiences, Travel

Four authentic Dutch cities near Amsterdam worth a visit.

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By Rene Cizio

Four Amazing Places to See in South Dakota

February 19, 2020
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Experiences, Travel

There are feats of nature and feats of man. Both are found side by side in South Dakota. I don’t know how Mt. Rushmore was conceived, but I imagine a bunch of men gawking at a beautiful mountain and thinking, “Huh, wouldn’t it be cool if we carved some faces there? Do ya think we can get the government to pay for it?” That’s not far from the truth, actually. It was intended to get attention to increase tourism to...

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By Rene Cizio

Why Ziplining the Rainforest in Puerto Rico Is The Best

December 14, 2019
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Experiences, Puerto Rico, Travel

A fun trip to Puerto Rico ziplining the El Yunque Rainforest ends with a loss, a laugh and a recommendation for your car keys.

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By Rene Cizio

Learning to Surf in Costa Rica

July 4, 2019
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Experiences, Travel

It was 6:30 a.m. in Costa Rica, and I was struggling to carry my oversized surfboard across a footbridge in the middle of the rain forest. I was slipping in the early morning mud as I slapped at mosquitos large enough to carry a small child. I was in my mid-40s, didn’t know anyone I was with, couldn’t speak the language, and had never surfed before in my life. How, I wondered, did I up here? Technically, we ended up here because of...