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BOOK REVIEW: SALT CRYSTALS

An uncompromising new voice from San Andres that describes a magical, transcendent place.

by Jackie Morris • February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

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BOOK REVIEW: THIS WORLD DOES NOT BELONG TO US

A warped subversion of childhood that excavates the depths of human cruelty.

by Alexandra Cocksworth • June 2, 2022May 27, 2022

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BOOK REVIEW: MURDERS OF MOISES VILLE

A dramatic reminder of the persecution and privation experienced by those forced to flee.

by Stephen Newton • March 31, 2022March 16, 2022

Travel&Lifestyle

Couchsurfing South America: The Shifts of Blasé

When I was traveling I made no commitments: never booked a hostel until I got there, only paid for one night in case I wanted to leave, and said thanks ...

by David Hargreaves • June 27, 2015April 23, 2019

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Couchsurfing South America: Too High for Words in Chiloé

“Si, no Ingles,” she says, fragmenting a smile together, “I no speak English.” We sat soundless around the kitchen table like lifeless decoration, we all burst into one communal flare ...

by David Hargreaves • June 6, 2015April 23, 2019

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Couchsurfing South America: Emily and Me in Sucre

They only knew each other for a week then decided to travel together, but this won’t be that, will it?

by David Hargreaves • May 16, 2015April 23, 2019

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Couchsurfing South America: Fireworks in Rio

Brianna’s clothes flap like artificial tree leaves under thin, wooden boards and recycled clothesline pins adjacent to the windowsill. Under bobbing red curls, she smiles precariously.

by David Hargreaves • April 25, 2015April 24, 2019

Travel&Lifestyle

Couchsurfing South America: The Safe Sandbox of Santiago

Our traveling columnist, David Hargreaves, takes a look around Santiago with low expectations.

by David Hargreaves • April 4, 2015April 24, 2019

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Couchsurfing South America: A Nymphomaniac in Buenos Aires

“There’s two things you should know about me before you stay at my place. One: I sleep a lot. Two: I’m kind of a Nympho.” In the latest of his ...

by David Hargreaves • February 27, 2015April 2, 2015

Travel&Lifestyle

Couchsurfing South America: A Locked Door in Cusco

In the first of a new travel series, David Hargreaves begins his Couchsurfing trek across South America – only to find a locked door in Cusco, Peru.

by David Hargreaves • February 13, 2015March 18, 2015

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Thirst in Mid-Ocean, from Kon-Tiki Across the Pacific by Raft by Thor Heyerdahl

Even if our predecessors had started from land with inadequate supplies, they would have managed well enough as long as they drifted across the sea with the current, in which ...

by Litro • March 2, 2010December 7, 2018