It squeezes me like it’s trying to make a point. My chest tightens, and a vortex between my lungs twists my insides like a blanket, knotting inward, slouching my shoulders, and constraining my limbs to a point of heaviness. Outside is a foreign country, with stone chapels and high cathedrals, white washed alleyways and cobble …
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“¡¿Que hay todavía?!” a voice shouts from the ghoulish black van rolling down the street beside us. The man at the grill behind the taco stall—his greasy apron glaring white under the cooking lights—calls back, hands waving in emphasis, and— ¡Vaya! — EEERRREEEEEEE!!!!! The vehicle abruptly skirts to the curb, parking at the corner of …
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Alaska is a gorgeous place, and it makes for wonderful road trips. Alaska is also a massive state, and driving times can be long, so you should be prepared with a few tips for getting around safely. Below are a few tips for how to be prepared for driving in Alaska and how to …
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