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Why I keep on re-reading Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist.”
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Sink or Swim.” By Marietta Geraldino Much has been written about Paulo Coelho’s highly acclaimed novel, The Alchemist. Rightly, so. The novel has remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for over 300 weeks. It has been reviewed by readers from all walks of life and critiqued from both ends of…
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Ten Days in Italy
by Genesis Timblaco Geraldino Milan, Bologna, Cinque Terre, Florence, Naples. Ten Days in Italy Thou Paradise of exiles, Italy! – Percy Bysshe Shelley Myself and three other friends visited six beautiful and culturally rich locations in Italy. We loved every moment of our experience. Thanks to the boys for a trip of a lifetime. In hindsight, I…
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Munich or Berlin?
by Genesis Timblaco Geraldino EuroTrip2015: Last year, I visited five cities and three countries – Germany, Netherlands, and Spain – all within nine days. This is the 2nd of three posts, featuring Germany. Berlin Berlin is a modern city – fast-paced and vibrant. Its night scene is no less than legendary. Berlin is also notable as a historical and cultural powerhouse. Do you…
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Barcelona or Madrid?
by Genesis Timblaco Geraldino EuroTrip2015: On September 28, I left New York City to visit 5 cities in 3 countries – Germany, Netherlands, Spain- in 9 days. This is the first of three posts, featuring Spain. Barcelona or Madrid? Someone said that “Madrid is likable but Barcelona is to be loved.” I personally love both cities.…
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Wanderlust: Pura Vida Costa Rica
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~ St. Augustine by Genesis Geraldino 16-23 May 2015, Costa Rica To say that I’ve fallen in love with this country in the short time I am here would be an understatement! It could be because of the friendly smiles and faces of…
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