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salsa

Salsa dancing, without any doubt, is a big part of the Puertorrican culture.

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After leaving the barbecue, I turned my attention to salsa dancing.  I’d made it out for a few dances the prior night at LQ, but having arrived after the band had finished also meant most of the people had left as well.  Still, I got a chance to check out the bar and dance space [...]

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On weekends and holidays, the city folk in Medellin like to escape to the countryside.  I’d been hearing about foreigners visiting fincas (country houses) from time to time, and was hoping I’d have the opportunity to experience this aspect of Colombian culture as well before heading home in a few weeks. I met Andrea through [...]

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