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Who would want to commit crimes when this is the view you have every night?

Is Colombia Safe for Tourists?

When you think of Colombia, there’s a good chance you mentally reference this video clip… [youtube=http://youtu.be/ZJlmYy-mAZY] Harrison Ford and his friends may not be typical tourists, but that doesn’t change the main take-away of this movie from being that Colombia is incredibly scary and dangerous – especially for Americans.  For many (myself included), this misconception […]

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Rocinha favela - the largest in Rio

Visiting the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro

Favelas are supposed to be what we would call ghettos, slums or townships. They are a large part of what Rio is known, and often feared for.  Visiting the favelas of Rio, especially the largest favela, Rocinha, is a very special experience.  Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio, and is located about […]

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