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Coronavirus and the decline of the media industry: Part One

jb Posted on31/05/202024/01/2023 Leave a Comment

In your own opinion, do you believe that media care about your well-being or do you feel like a tool used to gain more profit?

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Backpackers, Coronavirus and the state of humanity

jb Posted on22/03/202018/09/2021 Leave a Comment

Coronavirus is presenting everyone with a massive challenge. The way we react to the current crisis will tell us a lot about who we really are.

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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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The Beaten Path vs Off the Beaten Path

jb Posted on13/10/201930/12/2022 Leave a Comment

I’m certain that the term “off the beaten path” came to its existence only because of “the beaten path” itself. There’s no dilemma about the chicken and egg.

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Nicaragua: Granada vs León

jb Posted on28/04/201909/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Nicaraguan rival cities of Granada or León. Which city is better? And why? Plus where to stay, why to go and so on.

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The Dark Side of Darién Gap

jb Posted on27/03/201901/05/2022 3 Comments

The harsh reality of life in Darién Gap + how to get from Colombia to Panama using public transport...

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Is Machu Picchu overrated?

jb Posted on10/02/201909/04/2022 2 Comments

How does it actually feel to visit Machu Picchu? Thrills as well as possible downsides of visiting the famous iconic Incan site.

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Cusco: Beauty and the Beast

jb Posted on06/02/201909/04/2022 1 Comment

Cusco is a beautiful town but mass tourism is often accompanied by a certain level of SCAM and Cusco is all but an exception to this rule. What, why, where and how.

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Buenos, Buenos Aires

jb Posted on19/12/201809/04/2022 2 Comments

Is Buenos Aires your cup of tea? Find out about the vibes of this incredible city with a proper essence and a massive character.

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Torres del Paine vs El Chalten

jb Posted on25/11/201803/01/2023 Leave a Comment

A comparison between the two iconinc Patagonian national parks. What, where, when, how, how much and why.

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