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Vollmann is a relentlessly curious, endlessly sensitive, and unequivocally adventurous examiner of human existence. He has investigated the causes and symptoms of humanity's obsession with violence (Rising Up and Rising Down), taken a personal look into the hearts and minds of the world's poorest inhabitants (Poor People), and now turns his attentions to America itself, to our romanticizing of "freedom" and the ways in which we restrict the very freedoms...
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Paris, New York, Peru - they all have a symbol. An icon that draws people from around the world. But what about Colombia? It has everything a tourist might want - except for this all-important photo opportunity.At the invitation of the Colombian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Lonely Planet Colombia author J.M. Porup delivered the following speech at Club El Nogal in Bogotá. In it he argues there is only one way for Colombia to compete in the global...
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Seeking more from life?
Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself or feel there is an elusive missing piece? If you are ready to move from curiosity to confident exploration, embark on an inner journey with Ayahuasca.
In this Ayahuasca Handbook, you will:
• Understand the fascinating influence of Ayahuasca on your mind, sparking new ideas, emotions, and perspectives
• Uncover the ancient origins of Ayahuasca, and its cultural practices...
4) The Greater Exodus: An Important Pentateuchal Criticism Based on the Archaeology of Mexico and Peru
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Speaking at a 1913 National Geographic Society gala, Hiram Bingham III, the American explorer celebrated for finding the "lost city" of the Andes two years earlier, suggested that Machu Picchu "is an awful name, but it is well worth remembering." Millions of travelers have since followed Bingham's advice. When Bingham first encountered Machu Picchu, the site was an obscure ruin. Now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu is the focus...
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What motivates one to embark on a solo journey all the way across the globe?Why do we have to wait till retirement to have the time, but not the energy, to finally do what we've always wanted to do?For A.X.Y. Grace, witnessing the rapid loss of health and lives of loved ones spurred a strong desire to fulfil a purpose beyond earning one's keep, before it's too late.This was before the rest of the world caught up with the significance of 'Carpe Diem'...
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