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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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Gardens by the Bay, waterfall, CBC in distance

Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage

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Behind Marina Bay Sands hotel lies a 250-acre park with beautiful gardens and a marina reservoir. The park, Gardens by the Bay, is made of reclaimed land and open to the public. The main sites…

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KL-National-Monument

Exploring Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Early March 2020, we were able to make a quick trip to Kuala Lumpur. Singapore is still months into its lockdown, so this is especially nostalgic for us to reflect back on our last trip.…

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