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Randy Kalp

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Randy Kalp is a semi-intrepid journalist traveling the world and missing his 7-pound hound. He smells of rustic cherries and smiles like a pineapple. He is the all round awesome sauce that keeps the wheels of Beers & Beans 'a spinning. He also loves the Lakers.

TripRider Review: Meet the Cadillac of Travel Apps (+ Free Promo Codes!)

Randy Kalp

[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] For years, I’ve wanted a moleskin notebook. That sleek black cover with its rounded corners and elastic closure calls to me every time we start planning…

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London: Smart Hyde Park View | Hangin’ with @HostelBookers

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[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] Over the last year Beth and I have discovered that we are no longer hostel dorm people. While a lot of it has to do with…

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Big News! New Sponsor, Raffle Prize and Updates For Our Guatemala Fundraiser

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[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] We’ve had a tremendous couple of weeks getting the word out about the incredible work Cooperative Education is doing for Guatemalan school children, while showcasing a…

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Roomorama

Our 2013 Roomorama Family Dream Stays

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A roof terrace in the medina in Marrakech.

[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] With the New Year less than 24 hours away, Beth and I thought it would be fun to come up with a few of our family…

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A Little Help From Our Friends: Gogobot Joins Our Cause

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School children in Guatemala pose in their classroom.

[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] Christmas may be over but are fundraiser to help out the students in Panajxit, Guatemala, is still going strong. In fact, it just got a little…

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Finding our voices (and purpose) in Panajxit, Guatemala

Randy Kalp

[google1][pinit count=”vertical” url=”http://www.beersandbeans.com” float=”right”] We’re on Day 3 of our special Guatemala Week here at Beers & Beans. Enjoy! As our shuttle van bounced along the misty mountain roads to…

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