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Cape Peninsula, South Africa

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Cape Peninsula is a spectacular mountainous sliver south of Cape Town, South Africa. The drive to the tip is one of the most scenic routes of South Africa leading to Cape of Good Hope. The…

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Cape Town, South Africa

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I moved to South Africa! I received a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stellenbosch University for two years, 2021-2023. Stellenbosch University is in the Western Cape province, an hour drive east of Cape Town. I toured Cape…

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Hurricanes, Cancun, 2020

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Cancun had only been affected by two hurricanes since 2005. Yet, during the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, six of the hurricanes became major hurricanes, making it the most active season on record. During October, I…

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Food and Culture of Mexico

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Living in Cancun and Playa del Carmen for 6 months, August 2020 to February 2021, has been a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the culture and life of Mexico. The local produce and markets are colorful…

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The Royal Sands, Cancun

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With pristine, white sand and crystal-turquoise Caribbean waters, Cancun, Mexico, is a beautiful tropical vacation and resort destination. It is also the ultimate place to be during the pandemic. My (Kelsi) visa expired in Singapore…

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Marina Bay and hotel

Marina Bay Sands

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Marina Bay Sands is Singapore’s most iconic luxury hotel with the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool that seems to drop right into the city. The integrated resort has award-winning dining, a luxury shopping mall, a…

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