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Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia

February 26, 2017by canadianglobetrotter 3 Comments

This post will look at Comuna 13, a neighbourhood in Medellin. Up until recently, this neighbourhood was considered the most dangerous area in the entire city. A notorious hotspot for gang violence throughout […]

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Colombia, Comuna 13, medellin, South America

Trece de Noviembre, Medellin, Colombia

February 23, 2017by canadianglobetrotter 1 Comment

This post will look at the neighbourhood Trece(13) de Noviembre, located in the northeastern park of Medellin. High up in the mountains, overlooking the city, lies a colourful community that is […]

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Colombia, medellin, South America, Trece de Noviembre

Bogota, Colombia

February 10, 2017by canadianglobetrotter 5 Comments

The capital and largest city in Colombia, with an elevation of 8,675 feet, is an underrated tourist destination that, in my opinion, should not be skipped when passing through the area. A sprawling urban […]

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Bogota, Colombia, South America

Tongyeong, South Korea

January 27, 2017by canadianglobetrotter 1 Comment

Situated on the southern tip of South Korea, the small city of Tongyeong is desirable for its mild climate (ranging from 2 to 27°C) and coastal scenery. Located a 5-hour […]

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Asia, South Korea, Tongyeong

Las Vegas, Nevada

December 16, 2016by Jeff Marr 2 Comments

Las Vegas is wild. I went to Las Vegas to celebrate a good friends birthday party. My roommate in Canada had already moved to Vegas earlier that month, so we […]

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las vegas, nevada, North America, United States

Somaemuldo Island, South Korea

December 6, 2016by canadianglobetrotter 4 Comments

Located in the south of South Korea are hundreds of islands providing spectacular scenery. One of these islands, Somaemuldo, is one of the most popular in the region. Its close […]

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Asia, Somaemuldo Island, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

November 18, 2016by canadianglobetrotter 7 Comments

The capital of South Korea and the 16th largest city in the world is home to over half the country’s entire population! Currently at around 10 million residents, Seoul is […]

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Asia, seoul, South Korea

Mexico City, Mexico

October 22, 2016by canadianglobetrotter 12 Comments

Mexico City is one of the largest metropolitan centres in the world and it is the oldest capital city in the Americas. Home to 9-million inhabitants (26 million in the […]

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mexico, Mexico City, North America

Teotihuacan, Mexico

September 21, 2016by canadianglobetrotter 4 Comments

Located 40 kilometers outside of Mexico City, Mexico, Teotihuacan is an ancient city of pyramids known as the place where ‘Man Becomes God’. Thousands of years ago, Toltec’s – made […]

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mexico, North America, Teotihuacan

Oaxaca, Mexico

September 13, 2016by canadianglobetrotter Leave a comment

The city of Oaxaca (Wa-Haw-Ka) is located in southwestern Mexico, about 500km from Mexico City, Mexico. It is the capital of the state of Oaxaca, and has been an important […]

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mexico, North America, Oaxaca

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