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Which Paris Tourist Attractions Should You Visit?

Paris is full of internationally recognizable landmarks and tourist attractions - the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, and…

Joanna Kalafatis

Pictures of Paris – 3 Days in ‘The City of Light’ [PHOTO ESSAY]

Last time I was in Paris, I was 9 years old, and the only memories I have are of EuroDisney. …

Joanna Kalafatis

Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 2) [PHOTO ESSAY]

I woke up at 7 AM to see morning over Death Valley, California.  After grabbing a quick coffee at the…

Joanna Kalafatis

Why You Should Visit Death Valley, California (Pt. 1)

I drove four and a half hours northeast of Los Angeles this past weekend to visit Death Valley, California, known…

Joanna Kalafatis

Things to do in Prague: A Fairy Tale City [PHOTO ESSAY]

Of all the things to do in Prague, walking through Stare Mesto, the 'old city' of Prague, is like taking…

Joanna Kalafatis

Why Living In Los Angeles Is Nothing Like Visiting It (It’s Much Better)

I moved to Los Angeles from New York three years ago, and fell in love with the city pretty quickly,…

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How Getting Hit By A Car Helped Spark My Wanderlust

[Initial Note: I decided not to put in pictures from my recovery after the accident, but rather, pictures that remind…

Joanna Kalafatis

Brazilian Martial Arts – Capoeira in São Paulo, Brazil [VIDEO]

My (handheld and low-res) video of Capoeira dancers in Praca da Se, Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Capoeira is a mesmerizing blend…

Joanna Kalafatis

Coachella Music Festival: Some Do’s and Don’ts

For anyone who feels that they can’t live without their music, the Coachella Music Festival is like three days in…

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The Freedom of Travel: A Weekend Trip to Guaruja, Brazil

Why does travel push us to shed our inhibitions?  Looking back on my trip to Brazil, I made some of…

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