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Monthly Archives: December 2008

How to Use an ATM in Chile

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo When was the last time you used traveler’s checks? I know; I can’t remember either. These days, you can find cash machines around the world. The ubiquity of ATMs doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to use them, though. On my recent trip to Chile, I was embarrassed to ask colleagues … Continue reading »

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“The Reader”: Movie Review

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo I’ve seen more than my fair share of movies whose characters and conflicts develop against the backdrop of the Holocaust. Francisco’s favorite movie of all time is “Schindler’s List” and he considers himself something of a Holocaust scholar; I do believe we’ve watched every film and documentary that’s been made about … Continue reading »

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Move to Europe! Now there’s a resolution!

Guest Post by Sasha Zahn Every year we all sit down and make New Year’s resolutions. How many of them do we actually keep? You know, I think the problem lies within the word itself: Resolutions. Like we need to resolve ourselves, force ourselves, get dirty, and push through. Who honestly wants to do that? … Continue reading »

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“When I was 31, it was a very good year…”

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo & Julie Schwietert Collazo As the last two weeks of 2008 spin towards history, I find myself in bitingly cold New York City, where I’m wrapped in at least two layers of clothes by day and sleeping under two comforters at night. New York has been my home … Continue reading »

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How to Choose a Hotel Room*

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo *hint: You don’t want the oceanfront view. This time last week, we were forcing ourselves to get out of the insanely comfortable bed in Room 1101 of the Marriott in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I’ll confess that when we checked in and found ourselves on the street-facing side … Continue reading »

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