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Soul Searching in Emilia-Romagna with #BlogVille

Randy Kalp

[google1] Mind-blowing mosaics, signature food (think: prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, tortellini), medieval castles and whitewater rafting, there’s a lot of reasons to go to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and…

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Living Like a Local in Tuscany with G Adventures

Bethany Salvon

[google1] It’s crazy. We’re in Italy – just got here today! Wow. We were scheduled to be here next week but by a crazy turn of events we arrived one…

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Top 5 Beach Bars in Barcelona

Bethany Salvon

[google1] Summer is one of the best times to visit Barcelona. From picnics in the Ciutadella Park to excursions on Tibidabo Mountain, there is plenty to do when the sun…

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We Want You For Our Captain Morgan Campaign!

Randy Kalp

[google1] We’ve got an epic challenge for you guys! If you love Pirates of the Caribbean, you are going to really dig this one! Last week, Captain Morgan (yep,…

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Travel The World In The Season’s Hottest Sunnies!

Bethany Salvon

[google1] I love sunglasses. When I was 12 I had a huge collection of sunnies and my faves were the iSpy sunglasses – do you remember those? You know, the…

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Why I Ditched My Laptop for an Intel Tablet

Randy Kalp

An Acer tablet being used as a desktop PC on a flight to the Galapagos Islands.

[google1] She’s still there, waiting patiently until I call on her again. In some ways, she has become the Lamar Odom of my tech line up–a true pro, who’s skills…

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How to buy a Panama hat in Ecuador

Randy Kalp

Checking the quality of a Panama hat in Ecuador.

[google1] Hunter Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, Paul Newman and Teddy Roosevelt have all donned the virgin white hat. Known around the world as a Panama hat, this bleached headpiece adorned with…

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