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Exploring Germany’s Berlin Wall History, 25 Years After The Fall

On May 23, 1962, a 14-year-old boy named Winfried Tews ran for dear life. Scrambling over the walls and jumping into a canal, desperation propelled him forward. Despite the dangerous situation, despite the people he was leaving behind, despite the guard who was killed in the crossfire, despite the East German border guards shooting at…Read more...
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Discover New York: A Decadent Raw Chocolate Factory In Bushwick, Brooklyn

I LOVE CHOCOLATE. I can’t say that makes me unique at all; however, I do believe there are many who have yet to experience the joys of real non-drug store chocolate. Not to sound like a snob — I’ve definitely had (gorged on) my fair share of Hershey’s Bars — but it’s hard to go…Read more...
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Beautiful NYC Views (Beyond The Empire State Building)

We all know the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and 230 Fifth offer great aerial views of New York City. That being said, sometimes you just want a less crowded and non-touristy experience. To help you enjoy unforgettable Big Apple views the way the locals do, here are Travel + Escape’s top picks…Read more...
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Modern Joburg: Johannesburg 19 Years After Apartheid

Sitting at a hipster cafe in Maboneng, listening to jazz music, tables of whites, blacks, Asians and Indians all sitting together talking in friendly, animated fashion, it’s hard to believe Apartheid ended only 19 years ago in 1994. Johannesburg in 2013 is a completely different world from then, so much so that even locals who…Read more...
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10 Ways Argentina Surprised Me

Argentina has been one of my favorite countries to date that I’ve visited for many reasons: The juicy meats, the sultry tango, the passionate street art, the challenging hiking opportunities. Probably the main reason I loved the destination so much was how it surprised me, and continued to keep me guessing throughout my month there.…Read more...
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