Category: Slideshows

Open: Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru

By MRNY on April 28, 2011

As the second largest desert city on the planet (after Cairo, Egypt), Lima has a subtropical climate but is mild and comfortable, thanks to its proximity to the ocean. … Read More

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Open: Costa Rica

Costa Rica

By MRNY on March 21, 2011

The unofficial mantra of Costa Rica is “Pura Vida,” a phrase meaning “pure life” or “good life,” which is often used as a local greeting and which beautifully highlights the inherent optimism of Costa Ricans. … Read More

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Open: Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising

By MRNY on March 1, 2011

The fifth largest city in the US, Phoenix is also the most populous state capital in the States. Much like ancient Phoenicia, whose civilization was organized in Greek-like city-states, modern-day Phoenix is a collection of urban villages. … Read More

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Open: Winter in Sweden

Winter in Sweden

By MRNY on January 5, 2011

While many of Stockholm’s tourists arrive in the summer, when the days stretch long into the white nights, those who visit Stockholm in the winter are rewarded with a setting as romantic as Zhivago’s winter palace. … Read More

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