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Writing good descriptions in a novel draws readers into the vivid world of your story without overwhelming them with too...
A practical guide to writing clearer, less muddy sentences. Learn how to simplify sentence structure, cut unnecessary words, improve flow,...
In Western culture, zombies are associated with uncontrollable contagion, while in Haiti, they symbolize ultimate punishment for the "offenders,” seen...
Crossing Paraguay by bus on a budget was a peculiar blend of extremes: discounted VIP lounges and freezing terminals, sweltering...
The Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná are among Paraguay's best-preserved ruins and a must-see landmark. Just an...
A journey into Paraguay’s remote Gran Chaco to discover Filadelfia, an unlikely German Mennonite settlement in the desert, and the...
Two cities shaped by extreme geography turned a challenge into an opportunity. Medellín and La Paz transformed cable cars from...
Potosí rests on a barren central altiplano at nearly 4,100 metres in altitude, tormented by icy winds and arctic nights....
While we analyze bad things to learn from mistakes, some failures—like Buenos Aires' National Library—are so spectacular they transcend analysis....