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		<title>Caribbean Without the Cost: 5 Great Beach Spots in Latin America</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Caribbean has all the trappings of an exotic travel destination, but if you want to avoid the crowds and costs, Jo Fitzsimons recommends you approach the Caribbean from another side - Central America.]]></description>
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		<title>Surfing Costa Rica’s Southern Nicoya Peninsula</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica´s southern Nicoya Peninsula is home to some of the world’s best surf. On a recent trip, Beverly Gallagher discovered that this is one major surf destination where pros and beginners mingle.
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		<title>20 Unique Drinks to Sample on Your Next Trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's an astounding variety of drinks found around the world; some are familiar and delicious, while others come in combinations of liquors and ingredients that simply don't seem like they belong and which illustrate how much taste can vary from place to place.  But there's always one thing that can bring the uniqueness of people together, and that's a unique alcoholic drink.]]></description>
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		<title>A Journey to Peace in Playa Negra, Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emily Starbuck Crone, a stressed out writer from Austin, leaves her busy life behind to explore yoga, meditation, and pura vida in the jungles of rural Costa Rica. ]]></description>
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		<title>The Best of BootsnAll&#8217;s 30 Days of Indie Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>khammel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On November 1, we launched the first 30 Days of Indie Travel project. Now that the month is over, here's a look back at some of the best contributions.]]></description>
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		<title>6 Countries for Volunteer English Teaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether it’s with a Korean academy or the Spanish government, finding teaching jobs abroad is a relatively easy way to work overseas. While these one-year jobs are common, some people find that volunteer teaching offers more flexibility, or a way to become more directly involved with the local community.]]></description>
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		<title>7 Latin American Yoga Retreats to Soothe the Soul</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the world's best yoga retreats are located in Latin America and Jena Davison highlights seven of Central and South America's most unique options. ]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Destinations for Volcano Enthusiasts [Sponsored Post]</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>7 Wet and Wild Ways to Experience Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<title>Is Bigger Better? The Pros and Cons of Small-Ship Cruising for Independent Travelers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independent travelers often turn their noses up at the idea of cruising, but for those who want to enjoy some of the benefits of a cruise without succumbing to the mass tourism pitfalls associated with megacruises, a small-ship cruise is an excellent compromise. ]]></description>
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