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The Cheapskate Guide To: Madrid

Is it possible to do Madrid on the cheap? Even though the American dollar is 84 cents to the Euro? Yes! Click through for local travel tips on cheap lodging, cheap food, and cheap things to do in Madrid!Is it possible to do Madrid on the cheap? Even though the American dollar is 84 cents to the Euro? Yes! I called in local expertise to learn about $36 Airbnbs in hip neighborhoods, $8 entrees, free museums, and amazing day trips!

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True Story: I’m Muslim

True Story: I’m Muslim

This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/challenging/amazing things.  This is the story of Yassmin and her Muslim faith.Tell us a bit about yourself! I like to think that I am everything people don't expect.  I just turned 20, I'm in my final year of mechanical engineering and the manager and chassis designer of the University of...

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How To Get Over Impostor Syndrome – For Real

How To Get Over Impostor Syndrome – For Real

Dear Sarah, I graduated from college three years ago and have a job in the field that I went to school for (public relations).  I'm working my way up the corporate ladder and receiving bigger and bigger accounts.  The weird thing is, I feel like a total fraud.  Even though I went to school for this, I can't shake the feeling that someday my bosses will wake up and yell "What are you doing...

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Dear Dude: Are Guys Intimidated By My Awesome?

Dear Dude: Are Guys Intimidated By My Awesome?

We've got a new Dear Dude on board! This Dude has traveled the world, worked in international development and dated 8 gajillion women. These days, he enjoys living with his awesome girlfriend, puttering around the house and terrorizing his adopted homeland with his loud, loud American accent. Dear Dude, At the risk of sounding cocky, I'm a fairly accomplished lady. I have a good job, an advanced...

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True Story: I’m Dyslexic

True Story: I’m Dyslexic

This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things.  This is the story of Joanne and her dyslexia diagnosis.Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm 29 and born in London. I’ve had too many types of jobs to get into but after a very long time of not having the confidence to do so, I’m finally hoping to combine my fun stuff...

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Mini Travel Guide: Japan

Mini Travel Guide: Japan

Temples, sushi, traffic - there's more to Japan than that, right? For today's travel guide to Japan, we brought in long-time Japanese ex-pat Kathryn to share her insights on this amazing country. So much is written about the two sides of Japan – the traditional and the ultra modern but for me the beauty lies in the everyday. The best things in Japan aren’t found in guide books but by walking (or...

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Notes From The Road: Virginia

Notes From The Road: Virginia

I'm traveling through five east coast cities, over the course of three weeks. Don't be too jealous - I'm riding lots of buses and sleeping on lots of couches.  Check out previous Notes From The Road to read about my adventures in destinations like Laos, India, Thailand and Bolivia.  Not that Boston isn't exciting, too!   This was not my first trip to Virginia - and it won't be my last, I...

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