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Nicaragua: history’s roller-coaster

jb Posted on27/06/202126/11/2022 Leave a Comment

Some unbelievable twisted events from Nicaraguan history. Coups, Manifest Destiny, Civil Wars, invasions, dictatorships, and so on...

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Natural attractions in Yucatán

jb Posted on25/04/202125/02/2024 Leave a Comment

Let's explore the peninsula’s natural beauty. Cenotes, natural reserves, the islands around the peninsula as well as popular adventure parks and tours.

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The International Students’ Day

jb Posted on17/11/202019/09/2021 Leave a Comment

Have you known that 17 November is an International Students' Day, which was established in London 1941?

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52 Years of Solitude: Colombian Conflict explained

jb Posted on25/10/202030/10/2022 1 Comment

A humble attempt to explain the complex nature of the bloody Colombian Civil War.

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Rail travel in Europe

jb Posted on23/02/202027/09/2021 3 Comments

Brief history, current rail systems, tickets, prices, comfort, best night trains as well as best scenic routes.

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Prague: what, when, why and how

jb Posted on02/02/202025/10/2021 Leave a Comment

Insider's guide to Prague. When to go, where to go, why to go, how much to pay, what to do, where to go next, plus more.

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How far away is the horizon?

jb Posted on12/01/202025/01/2022 Leave a Comment

How far do you think you are able to see when you're staring at the ocean?

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Places to visit in Yucatán besides Cancún

jb Posted on30/06/201925/02/2024 2 Comments

A brief-ish but nearly comprehensive Highlights Plus guide to the beautiful Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico.

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Semuc Champey: a perfect stopover between Antigua and Tikal

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Why to visit Semuc Champey, how to get there and is it worth it?

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Why are Tikal ruins & the city of Flores worth visiting

jb Posted on26/05/201909/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Wake up your inner Indiana Jones :)

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