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About Andrea Wilson

Andrea grew up in a small Iowa town with a fifty percent Hispanic population, birthing her passion for culture and diversity at an early age. Since then she has lived in Japan, Italy, and spent the last few years in Toronto, Canada- a city of over 60 nationalities. She left a successful career in advertising to pursue her true passion in life: cultural writing and photography. Her blog- The Foreign Citizen- is followed internationally and features adventures and people stories from across the world.

Vanuatu: One of the World’s Remaining Paradises

June 4, 2011 by Andrea WilsonLeave a Comment

When you think of a romantic island vacation, what do you imagine? Basking away peaceful days in the sun, just you and your special someone? Stealing away to hidden beaches where you frolic in the waves like children, uninterrupted by human life? Sipping a drink in your beach chair with a view over your feet that could easily be the setting for a Corona commercial? Picturesque, pristine, and private- this is the dream setting for couples … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Airport, America, Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Caves, Cell Phone, Coffee, Cuba, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Fiji, Fishing, Food and Wine, France, Helicopter, Hiking, Honeymoon

Mainland Ecuador: A Traveler’s Delight

September 8, 2010 by Andrea WilsonLeave a Comment

The Galapagos Islands are among the most popular tourist hot spots of South America, topping the list with Peru's Machu Picchu and the shared Brazilian/Argentine wonder, Iguazu Falls. As a consequence of the islands' appeal, mainland Ecuador is often relegated to a short stopover enroute to the coastal launching point. Visitors choosing to skip the continent and tour only the islands are missing a country with some of the most diverse tourism … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Brazil, Bus Travel, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Ecuador, Everest, Fishing, Garden, Hiking, Hot springs, Machu Picchu, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Nightlife

Building Back Peru

August 16, 2010 by Andrea WilsonLeave a Comment

Volun-Tourism is one of the fastest growing sects of international travel. Unfortunately, corporations profiting on this burgeoning market have become common. Those looking for travel volunteer opps should seek out groups that are well organized, accept volunteers of varying time commitments, don't charge high participation costs, and most importantly, are non-profit groups putting the majority of resources back into their assisted communities. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Volunteer

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