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Reggae, Rum & Resilience: A Solo Traveler's Journey Through Kingston's Culture

The taxi driver's laughter cut through the humid Kingston air as I explained my itinerary. 'You're staying for a whole week? Most tourists just pass through on their way to the beaches!' His surprise wasn't unfounded—Kingston isn't Jamaica's typical postcard...

Tale of Two Cities: Comparing Mexico City and Dublin's Vibrant Cultural Scenes

When I first planned to visit both Mexico City and Dublin within the same autumn season, friends questioned the unusual pairing. 'What do these cities possibly have in common?' they asked. As an archaeologist who's spent years studying Mesoamerican civilizations...