The Rakiura Track: Hiking New Zealand’s 3rd island
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I never thought I’d find myself backpacking around New Zealand, and I definitely never imagined hiking its forgotten third island.
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Motorcades and Monet: A week in Washington D.C.
Although I’d been to Washington D.C. before, I always enjoy walking through the National Mall, even if it means weaving my way through crowds of tired families.
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Nightlife and coastlines: A local’s guide to Los Cabos
Renowned for its sunny beaches and vibrant nightlife, Los Cabos is a favorite destination for spring breakers and families alike. While most people often find themselves sticking to the touristy areas, you’ll find yourself experiencing Los Cabos like a true local with this guide!
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A local’s guide to a weekend in Arcata, California
Arcata can seem as different from the Bay Area as it gets, and if you are feeling overwhelmed with your busy schedule, the crowded city streets and the constant noises, it can be the perfect escape — which is why when I returned home for a quick weekend, I was reminded just why.
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Not a 2nd-class traveler
Off the Beat
Everywhere I travel, my family has had to both reassert our identity and tolerate the casual racism from enough of the locals for it to become a discernible issue. I am fed up with a binary system that refuses to accept that I am just as American as any white individual born and raised in the United States of America.
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UC Berkeley must work to introduce scooters on campus
Today, transportation represents roughly 40 percent of California’s carbon emissions, which signals that we urgently need to pursue alternative means of getting around. Although not a silver bullet, scooters represent a promising, sustainable and fun option.
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City of adventure: A week spent in Los Angeles
Known as the “City of Angels” to some and “La La Land” to others, Los Angeles has always been a second home to me, not simply because it happens to be where I was born, but because it truly registers as a city of a thousand adventures.
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Fun things to do during a short visit to Dublin, Ireland
If you like history, Dublin is the place for you. From Dublinia, an interactive history museum that starts with Dublin’s invasion by Vikings, to beautiful sites such as St Patrick’s Cathedral, you’re sure to find plenty to keep you occupied.
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Getting down to business: What to expect when you study abroad
Every school system is a little different than the next. Each has its own little quirks that take some time getting used to, so be patient with the process. That’s easier said than done, of course.
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Editor’s note: Bears take flight
Pack your bags, grab your travel journals and head for your destination — the world beyond Berkeley is waiting to be explored.
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