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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.

Happiness is a Bamboo Massage at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort

Randy Kalp

Getting a massage at the Emerald Mist Spa in the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.

[google1] “Whichever way you feel most comfortable,” she said smiling. “You’ll be covered the whole time.” I left my boxers on and got comfortable. For the next 50 minutes, Paulette…

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First Impressions: Cortanovci and the Things I Learned with WWOOF Serbia

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[google1] Standing in a darkened train compartment waving goodbye to Katarina Milenkovic, co-founder of WWOOF Serbia, at the Belgrade Station, I had the electric nervousness I often get when visiting…

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A Chilly Winter Break to Stockholm

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Stockholm in the winter with ice on the lakes.

[google1] Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Amy Baker. London life got a little bit too much for me last year and a couple of friends and I…

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Happy Spring! A Digital Ode to the Season

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A sunny spring beach day in Plymouth, Massachusetts

[google1] Beth and I love winter, especially a good New England snow storm. However, by the time mid-March rolls around and we get our first taste of the warm, sunny…

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5 of the Coolest Properties on @Roomorama

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[google1] During our travels last fall, we had a chance to use Roomorama for the first time for some of our lodging. Prior to booking our short-term apartment rentals with…

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St. Kitts: History and Panoramas Meet At Brimstone Hill Fortress

Randy Kalp

[google1] Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Brimstone Hill Fortress is one of those great places that can appeal to many sorts of travelers. For history buffs…

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