A m er i c a sDes t i n a t i o n

May 2015

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By: Farrell Chatelain2

Contents

07 Timeline

10 Tsarnaev Faces Trial for Boston Bombing

13 US-Cuba Relations Normalized After Years of Isolation

15 Rioting for Peace

17 Copa America

19 Where to Go

20 Flags Quiz

21 6 Must-Do Activities in the Americas

23 Travel to Change

News

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City Profiles

29 Buenos Aires

31 Boston

33 Tegucigalpa

35 Rio de Janeiro

37 Markets Across the Americas

39 Souvenirs

41 Manners

43 Movies in Americas

Arts

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NEWS

On September 28th, Central America won their freedom from Spain.

1994

On January 1st, Canada, Mexico, and the United States put the

North American Free Trade Agreement.

1812 1963

On August 28th, Martin Luther

King Jr. led the march on

Washington.

1969

On July 20th, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon becoming the f irst man to

walk on the moon.

2001

On September 11th, two planes crashed into the

world trade center in New

York.

The Americas Timeline

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2015On April 19th - 28th there was a series of riots

in Baltimore, Maryland as a result of the

death of Freddie Grey.

2015On April 10th

and 11th, President

Obama met with Raul Castro to normalize relations

between the United States

and Cuba.

2015On March 4th, Tsarnaev's trial began for the

Boston bombing attack.

2015On March 1st - 12th, the Copa

America Pregames were held in Chile.

2010On February

12th, the Vancouver

Winter Olympics

began.

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Tsarnaev Faces Trial For Boston BombingBy: Grace Allen

On April 19th, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

was found hiding in a boat in

Watertown, Massachusetts.

Dzhokhar and his brother, Tamerlan,

carried out the Boston Bombing of

2013. Tamerlan was later killed

after a shootout with the police but

Dzhokhar was arrested. He is now

in trial and has been convicted for

30 counts from the bombing

including 17 that could send him to

death row. The next trial will

determine if he faces the death

penalty.

Two pressure cooker explosives

were set off near the finish line of

the Boston Marathon on April 15,

2013, on Boylston Street. Tamerlan

and Dzhokhar were seen placing

two packages on the ground and

walking away. There were two

explosions, the second one right

after the first, that killed three

people and injured 264. Medical 10

tents meant for runners became emergency

tents for bomb victims. Many people turned

to help the injured by carrying them to safety

or wrapping their wounds. The two men

disappeared into the crowds and the search

began.

The brothers killed MIT security officer Sean

Collier while on the run. The police caught up

to them and engaged in a shootout that left

Tamerlan injured. He died soon after when his

brother hit him with a car trying

to flee. Police took

Dzhokhar into

custody later

that day. ?The

incidents of

those days have

forever left a mark

on our City,?

Massachusetts Governor Charlie

Baker said. Many people saw it as a terrorist

attack and thought they were motivated by

terrorist organizations. Later on, it was

believed that they wanted to die as martyrs.

Now, it is seen that the brothers were

motivated by religion and had no terrorist

ties.

Dzhokhar?s trial started on March 4,

2015, where the jury convicted him on 30

counts from the 2013 attack. ?Today?s verdict

will never replace the lives that were lost and

so dramatically changed, but it is a relief, and

one step closer to closure,? said Jeff Bauman,

who lost both legs in the bombing. On the

next phase of the trial, the jury will decide

whether Dzhokhar will be in jail for the rest

of his life or face the death penalty.

The prosecution depicted Dzhokhar and

his brother as a terrorist team that wanted to

become ?America?s worst

nightmare.? The

defense argued

that he was

following the

lead of his

older brother,

Tamerlan. They are

trying to get him off of

death row. The defense flew in his

Russian relatives who have all described him

as a sweet boy who always looked up to his

brother. They also described their family as

joining the Islamic faith and how his brother

was completely radicalized the last time they

saw him. ?There was never an occasion when

he didn't have a smile on his face," said Naida

Suleimanov, who used to babysit the boys.

The second trial that determines if

" Today' s Verdict will never

replace the lives that were lost and so dramatically

changed..." - Jeff Bauman

Cont inue reading on pg. 25.11

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There will be Haters collection

By: Nigel Tatum

After half a century of isolation,

Barack Obama, President of the United

States, and Raul Castro, President of

Cuba, decided to begin

normalizing relations

between the U.S. and

Cuba because they

both believe

better relations

will benefit both

countries. Obama first

mentioned normalizing

relations in December, but the

two leaders did not meet until April.

This meeting was the first time the top

leaders of Cuba and the U.S. met in 50

years. ?This is obviously an important

meeting,? Obama reflected.

The tension between Cuba

and the U.S. began as a

result of the Cold

War. Even 20

years after the

Cold War ended, the

friction still remained.

Cuba and the U.S. cut off all

interactions with each other,

including trade. When the top

U.S.-Cuba Relations Norm alized After Decades of Isolation By: Evie Gom ila

?IT

[IS] TIME TO

TRY SOMETHING NEW...

[CUBA AND THE U.S.] ARE NOW

IN A POSITION TO MOVE TOWARD

THE FUTURE.?

~OBAMA

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leaders of these two countries broke the

standstill and met for the first time in 50

years on April 11th, Obama stated his belief,

?It [is] time to try something new,? and that

?[Cuba and the U.S.] are now in a position

to move toward the future.? Both leaders

are ready to move on from past

disagreements and focus on the future.

As Cuba and the U.S. relations begin

to heal, changes are being made to connect

the once estranged countries. Airplane

flights to Cuba are beginning to be

scheduled more often, and ferry trips from

Florida to Cuba are being arranged. ?This is

a big hurdle to overcome,? Joseph Hinson,

president of Baja Ferries, says in reference

to the progress being made in the ferry

business from Cuba to the U.S. The most

significant change in politics, however, is

Cuba?s removal from the U.S. ?State

Sponsors of Terror? list, a list of countries

who sponsor terror. This decision took

careful consideration from both Obama and

The State Department. Changes in policy

will continue to be made as both

governments work toward the common

goal of ending the tension between the

countries and normalizing relations.

Obama and Castro have begun to

normalize relations and are both optimistic

about the future. Both Obama and Castro

believe that this mending will take time

and that there will be disagreements. ?We

are willing to discuss everything, but we

need to be patient, very patient. We might

disagree on something today on which we

could agree tomorrow,? Castro said referring

to the uncertain aspects of the new

interactions between the two countries.

Obama believes, ?[T]here is a strong

majority both in the United States and in

Cuba that says our ability to engage, to

open up commerce and travel and people

to people exchanges is ultimately going to

be good for Cuban people.?

The renewal of relations between

Obama and Castro Shake hands wile meeting in Panama.

Cont inue reading on pg. 25.14

Welcome to Baltimore, the city where

riots have been taking place as people go

to the streets because of one man's

death, Freddie Gray. On April

12th, 2015 25 year old

Freddie Gray was

taken into police

custody because he

was carrying a

switchblade in a bad

part of town where drugs

are trafficked daily. There

were multiple bystanders

but one claimed to know Freddie personally,

while the officers were arresting Mr. Gray the

bystander claimed that the officers used

extreme amounts of force to get him into

the van and that injured but the six officers

said otherwise. The six officers

claimed that Mr. Gray did as he

asked and the cuffed him

and brought him to

the vehicle with

some force since he

didn?t want to stand

up and walk to the van

but once they put him in

the van he showed no

signs of injury. When Gray

was let out of the van at the booking station

with police they said he couldn?t breathe so

that called and ambulance. Freddie Gray was

Riot ing For Peace By: Farrell Chatelain

"Th e

c o mmu n i t y n eed s t o h ea r

f r o m u s. w e h a v en 't been pa r t o f t h e

so l u t i o n , a n d n o w w e h a v e t o ev o l v e.

N o w w e h a v e t o c h a n g e."

-Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

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in the hospital from

April 12th to April

19th when he died

of severe spinal

injury, police are

investigating why

and the six officers

involved have been

suspended until further notice.

Freddie Gray was a citizen of Baltimore

born on 1985, he has had a very dark past

that overshadows him still to this day

though. Since 2008, Mr. Gray has been

convicted of 23 crimes and 12 of them have

been distribution of narcotics (drugs) and

another eight are related to narcotics. As

mentioned Gray had a large issue with drugs,

he had been caught 20 times dealing and/or

possessing them as well. Freddie was also

arrested in the part of town that he was

typically caught dealing and possessing

drugs in so there was an added suspicion

when he was seen with a switchblade.

Since this incident, the mayor

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said on the news

that there will be many more security

cameras installed in Baltimore to prevent

these incidents from happening and to lower

crime rate. Just before the riots occurred

though, Mrs. Blake made a key mistake by

saying ?We would understand if the general

public went to the streets for venting their

anger?, this led people to behave in a

disgraceful manner. People flipped and

smashed cop cars, burned down small

business, and looted and burned a CVS

pharmacy before the police could fully stop

the riot.

The city where recent riots occur all

because of one unknown and unclear

mistake over one man named Freddie Gray.

He was taken into police custody and when

let out the van was unable to breathe so

they called an ambulance.

Rioters destroying a cop car as a result of Freddie Gray's death.

Freddie Gray

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Central America is a very small, diverse

place filled with very interesting countries.

Soccer is most of these countries favorite

pastime. The world of soccer consist of many

great tournaments. Unlike the World Cup or

the UEFA (Union of European Football

Associations) Champions League, there is

also the Copa America. Copa America in

Spanish means ?American Cup? or ?Cup of the

Americas?. This tournament takes place in the

beginning of summer, and Central America is

prepared for it. Chile is hosting the Copa

America this year. There are eight cities in

Chile, in which some of the matches are

taking place. It is taking place in Antofagasta,

La Serena, Valparaíso, Rancagua, Temuco,

Concepción, Viña del Mar, and Santiago. They

are planning on putting the cup final in

Estadio Nacional.  Next year will be their 100

year anniversary.

Copa America has 12 teams, each from the

Americas (South America, North America,

Central America). 10 of the 12 teams are

CONMEBOL members, which are, (Argentina,

Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay,

Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela). The

other teams are a part of CONCACAF,

(Confederation of North, Central American,

and Caribbean Associations of Football) like

the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa

Rica.

Many look on this as supporting their

favorite team or players. Others look at this

as a time for the Americas to come together

as one. The held winner of this competition

is Uruguay. People usually predict the results

of the competition from earlier performance

of the teams in the FIFA World Cup. Using

this theory, they predict that Argentina or

Brazil may have a chance of winning.

CONMEBOL is the South American

Football(soccer) Confederation. CONCACAF is

Copa America

Copa America Trophy

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the Confederation of North American, Central

American, and Caribbean associates.

Argentina holds the record for the most

points in the Copa America. The top scorer of

all-time in the Copa America is held by

Zizinho of Brazil and Norberto Mendez of

Argentina.

Uruguay keeps the record for most

championships with 15 in counting.

Argentina holds 2nd for most championships

with 14 wins. Brazil holds third with 8 wins.

Many legendary soccer players like Pelé, and

Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo have played in

this tournament once before. But, this is the

first time that this tournament has ever been

played outside of South America.

The Copa America tournament was

founded in 1916 by Argentina. It was one of

the first soccer tournaments that have teams

from central american, north american, and

south American teams competing. It is the

oldest international continental football

competition in the world. It is also one of

the most prestigious and one of the most

widely viewed sporting event in the world.

 Before this tournament included Central and

North America, it was only South America

that was involved in the tournament. This

tournament actually used to be called

Campeonato Sudamericano de Football or

(South American Championship of Football).

The Copa America this year is a huge impact

for not just societies in the Americas, but

also a huge impact throughout the entire

world.

Ronaldo and Brazil win the Copa America of 1997

Luis Suarez kisses the trophy, as Uruguay won the Copa Amezrica of 2011.

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W here to Go Yellowstone National Park, located in the USA, attracts many nature lovers. Its steaming geysers, multicolored pools, and hiking trails will never leave you bored.

Machu Picchu is one of the most well known Incan remains. This mystical city is located in Peru and can be reach by a train or by hiking. This beautiful, ancient society is sure to capture your attention.

The Galapagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are a terrific place for animal lovers and scientists who want to learn more about evolution.

Easter Island is the home of the sacred stone figures, the Moai. These ancient statues combined with the beautiful beaches make this Chilean Island the perfect place to visit.

Niagara Falls, a beautiful waterfall located on U.S.-Canada border, provides views that are unmatched. The 170 ft drop is the main attraction but is accompanied by museums, wineries, and casinos.

Tikal, Guatemala is fil led with the remains of an ancient Mayan civilization surrounded by lush forests. The steep sided temples mixed with beautiful greenery creates an incomparable image that will stick with you for life.

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W hat countr ies do these f lags belong to?

1. 2.

3.4.

5.

(Anwers: 1. U.S.A , 2. Brazil, 3. Colombia, 4. Cuba, 5.Canada, 6. Mexico

By: Grace and Evie

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Six Must-Do Activities in the Amer icas

By: Nigel Tatum

Climbing Mount Rainier is an activity that many will not experience again. Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the United States. Every year thousands of people climb this 14,140 foot active volcano. Its an activity that is unforgettable.

Skiing or snowboarding in Colorado is a great activity for the whole family. Overall, Colorado has the largest ski resorts in the nation. Most ski and snowboard resorts open earlier and stay open later in the season than anyone else. (October to late April)

Hang Gliding in Rio is an activity that is fun for all ages. It is one of the best wind sports. The best thing about this activity is that it doesn't require any skill. You would just fly over the beautiful city of Rio.

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Hiking in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park is one of the most notable parks in USA. Hiking through the Yosemite Waterfall tall as a 200-story building. It has more than 800 miles of trails.

Surfing in Hawaii is one of the most popular activities in the USA. If guest don't know how to surf, there are surfing lessons. The best location to catch the biggest waves is North Shore of Oahu. Many gather in this area to ride the world's best waves.

Bicycle riding through Patagonia, Andes Mountains, and all over Argentina is a great activity. Bike riding is an activity for the whole family. Through Argentina's stunning rock formations and the rain forests. This bicycle riding adventure is one you will never forget.

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Traveling to Change

Maui Sur fer Foundat ion - Mal ibu, Cal i forniaThe Surfer Foundation is a volunteer activity where anyone can help clean up the barrier reef and sea shores to help preserve the environment. They use boats and travel to the reefs where they pick up trash to help preserver the reefs as they are becoming extinct.

Tampa Bay Watch - Tampa Bay, Flor idaVolunteers can help build clay filters for oysters to help maintain the clean water. These filter feeders help keep the ocean clean and feed oysters and adult oysters can clean up to 10 gallons of water too.

Habi tat For Humani ty - New Orleans, Louisiana

For people traveling to Louisiana, you can help rebuild houses for the homeless in the Upper N inth Ward, Seventh Ward, N ew Orleans East, Hollygrove, the West Bank and Central City neighborhoods.

By: Farrell Chatelain

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WWOOFing Worldwide Fieldwork - Canada

If you are traveling to Canada, you can help grow plants organically. The foundation W WOOF or World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms organization have created programs for volunteers so that they can help grow organic food for the people. If you specifically travel to British Columbia, Canada you will find 900 different organic farms to volunteer at.

PROBIGUA - GuatemalaIf education and helping children learn how to do business and read is a big deal for you then this is the program for you. PROBIGUA or Proyecto Bibliotecas Guatemalan Library Project help kids learn how to read so that they can excel in classes. Anyone from around the globe can help the children learn how to read their books as well.

Have a Whale of a Time - Hawai iFor people who love the sea and can?t get enough of the island life this is the volunteer work you?ve been looking for. This volunteer group sits on a high rock on H awaii and takes pictures of each whale they see, they also count the amount of whales seen to gauge what is happening with the population.

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U.S.-Cuba Relations Normalized After Decades of Isolation cont. from pg. 14

Cuba and the U.S. has received mixed

responses. Cubans and Latin Americans are

more welcoming to the idea than

Americans. Marco Rubio, a White House

Senator, calls the new movement, ?a victory

for oppression.? Former Governor Jeb Bush

sees the actions being taken to standardize

connections with Cuba as a ?policy misstep.?

Not everyone agrees with Rubio and Bush.

For Example, Senator Jeff Flake and Senator

Dick Durbin proposed a bill that if passed

will end travel restriction between nations.

Opening contact between the nations is a

very controversial topic that will continue to

be discussed.

Today, Cuba and the U.S. are still

organizing ways to advance their

relationship, and while progress is being

made, this problem will not be solved

overnight. As policies continue to change,

tension may rise, but Obama and Castro

continue to remain hopeful and optimistic

in the countries? futures as they normalize

relations.

Dzhokhar lives or dies began April 21st and

ended May 15th. The second trial was much

longer than the first trial lasting 25 days.

Dzhokhar is being held in the Federal

Medical Center Devens in Massachusetts until

he will be killed by lethal injection. When the

verdict was announced Dz did not have a

reaction and remained in his seat in silence.

Victims from the bombing now rest assured

knowing that Dzhokhar won't live another

day out of federal prison.

Tamerlan(left) and Dzhokhar(right) Tsarnaev

Tsarnaev Faces Tr ial For Boston Bombing cont. from pg. 11

Open happinessBy: Evie Gomila25

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NUANCEBy Salma Hayek By: Evie Gomila

After seven days in the

hospital from April 12th to the 19th he died

of a spinal cord injury that was unknown of

how the injury came around. After many

protested police brutality, the mayor

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said ?We would

understand if the general public went to the

streets for venting their anger? and the

people of Baltimore took to the streets

vandalising houses and burning business

and even flipping cars. After the police came,

they arrested and ran off all the protesters a

meeting was held with the mayor. She said

that they would make sure there would be

more cameras installed so they could have

documentation of these events later in time.

So there are riots over one person dying and

our security systems couldn?t catch the

incident and we are supposed to grant

justice for all but is it always a guarantee?

Rioting For Peace cont. from page. 16

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (left) defending the way

she handled the riots at a press confrence.

To u c h t h e sk y !

Call 1-800-SAILING

For parasailing, snorkeling, and jet skiing

By: Grace Allen

Arts

Buenos AiresBy: Grace Allen

Looking for an urban oasis for your honeymoon but do not want to pay the costly airfare?

Well look no further! Buenos Aires is the honeymoon destination for you! You and your sweetheart

can spend a romantic honeymoon in Buenos Aires without spending all your money. The modern

shops and hotels are blended with the rich history of the city. Buenos Aires offers romance, fine

dining and an incredible atmosphere. It even nicknamed ?The Paris of South America?.

To start your romantic getaway, book a flight to Ministro Pistarini, the international airport

of Buenos Aires. Once in the city, taxis are the best mode of transportation. Underground

transportation is not the safest and is often avoided by the locals. Check in to the posh and upscale

Recoleta hotel to start your vacation. Another romantic hotel is Alvear Palace which is surrounded

by modern malls and quaint shops.

A week is the perfect amount of time for you to fully experience Buenos Aires? rich culture.

You can grab cocktails at Gran Bar Danzon or go to a wine tasting at the Four Seasons? Pony Line

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Bar. If you are looking for a little more culture,

you can head over to a tango club, like Salon

Canning, to dance the night away. If you need

to learn the moves before you take on the

clubs stop by Alvear Palace for some dance

lessons. If you want more of a show, check out

Rojo Tango Cafe de los Angelitos or Gala

Tango.

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of

the city? Take an hour train ride over to Tigre. The city has a series of rivers and canals that

allow for long romantic boat rides. You can even rent a cabin on your own private island for

the night. In Los Bosques de Palermo, you can stroll through a garden with more than

12,000 rose bushes. With a lake surrounded by trees and a running track, it?s a peaceful

place to rent a paddle boat or spend the afternoon. Not much of an outdoors person? Do

not worry! El Ateneo is an old theatre that is now a bookstore. The stage was transformed

into a café and the viewing boxes make quiet places to read. The world famous Teatro

Colon is a must see on your visit to Buenos Aires. The gigantic opera house has stunning

chandeliers and delicately painted

murals all along the ceiling. Not to

mention, the acoustics in the theatre are

superb.

When booking your trip, do not forget

that the seasons are the opposite of the

northern hemisphere?s, so the best times

to visit are March through May or

September through November. During

these months, the weather is perfect. Whether

you and your other half are dancing the night away or taking a relaxing boat ride, Buenos

Aires will make the perfect honeymoon destination for you.

Tango dancers in Buenos Aires

Teatro Colon

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Boston By: Evie Gomila

The city of Boston is fil led with history but also many exciting activities for traveling

families. Boston offers a wide range of activities for all ages. The city?s diverse population is

fil led with both academic individuals and resilient citizens who are ready for anything. Are

you looking for historical landmarks, extraordinary museums, and action-packed baseball

games? Boston?s mix of historical and innovative landmarks make Boston, Massachusetts the

place to be!

Boston played a major role in US history. English Puritans fleeing persecution first

founded Boston in 1630. In 1639, the college Harvard was founded. Many old cemeteries

from the 1600s can still be found in Boston, including The Old Granary Burying Ground.

Many major events of the American revolution occurred in Boston, including the Boston

Massacre and the Boston Tea party, placing Boston at the heart of our country?s founding.

During the 1800s, Boston attracted many immigrants, most prominently the victims of the

famine in Ireland. Boston?s role in America?s history shows in its many attractions that are

perfect for traveling families.

The New England Aquarium is a famous attraction for kids and is appropriately located

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on the Boston waterfront. The Boston?s

Children?s Museum is another must see while

in Boston with your children. The BCM offers

many fun activities for kids, including the

beloved climbing structure. The Museum of

Science and the Museum of Fine Arts are

admired stops if you are looking for more

sophisticated museums for older kids. If your

family has fans of gardens and art, the Isabella

Stewart Gardner Museum is the place to go.

The Freedom Trail is a favorite for families to take part in. The Freedom Trail offers

a tour of all of Boston?s most famous and historical locations while walking at your own

pace. You can chose to take the tour with guide or follow the red trail on your own. Some

of the well know stops along the trail are the Boston Common, the Boston State House,

and the Old South Meeting House.

Sports lovers should try to make it to a Boston Red

Sox baseball game, a Celtics basketball game, a Bruins ice

hockey game or a crew race on the Charles River. The

walkways of Castle Island provide spectacular views of

Boston Harbor and of incoming and departing planes in

Logan Airport. The Wang Theatre and the Wheelock Family

Theatre offer entertainment based on age and interest.

Visitors during the summer should make the trip out to

Wingaersheek Beach or to the famous Swan Boats.

Lastly, visitors must find a place to stay and eat. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a

lovely hotel to stay in and is located in the heart of Boston. A less pricey option would be

the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside. Seafood is a must in Boston. A local

favorite is Legal Seafood. A family trip to Boston offers a wide range of activities for every

age and for every interest.

The aquarium in Boston is a must see.

The Boston Red Sox attract many tourists.

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Teg u c i g a l pa By: Far r el l Chat el ai n

Looking to spend your hard earned money and vacation time in the Americas? Well

Tegucigalpa, Honduras is the last place you want to go. Currently Tegucigalpa is the most

dangerous city in the world with 20 deaths a day. Gangs and drug cartels run the country as

a whole and operate out of Tegucigalpa. As you walk through parks with what may seem to

you as an average cellphone out playing games or calling someone, children or adults will

approach you with knives or guns just to take your phone.

The most dangerous aspect of the trip to Tegucigalpa is the gangs and cartels. They

will kill anyone who has a few dollars on them just because they want more money. Control

is everything to them, when a man is stabbed or shot to death the citizens that say the

murders won?t report to the police because many of the police are part of the cartels and

gangs. In the last six months, 51 cab drivers were killed because they had enough money

from the fares the gangs came and stole it from them and shot them.

In almost every murder the gang members will use motorbikes to get to their target

and flee the scene. The motorbikes are the most popular among the cartels and gangs

because they can easily escape the insane amount of traffic in the inner city. While riding in

taxis, many drivers won?t stop at the stoplights and stop signs because if they come to a halt

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they may be carjacked or shot. If a person who is

a regular taxi goer takes the same route every

day the person has a very high probability of

getting robbed no matter who he is or how

much money he has. All large gangs have recons

around town who just sit and plot paths of cars

and their routines so they can rob the people

when they don?t expect it. This is why most

educated citizens will ask the driver to take different routes.

Every person who lives in Tegucigalpa that is a non gang or cartel member is required

to pay a sort of tax to them. These taxes are part of the idea of control where the people pay

to park near the hospitals and police stations so if

anything happens they can rush over to one or the

other. As described by many citizens to the news, a

man arrives in a black SUV with tinted windows to

collect the wads of cash without saying a word

and then disappears. If you don?t pay your taxes

while vacationing in Tegucigalpa you will be

robbed or even killed.

If you do travel to Tegucigalpa be safe, but be warned you will be put in extreme

danger where people are killed for a few cents and if you have the money to travel there you

will be in danger. Be safe, be brave, and be vigilant because you never know what's coming

next.

Tegucigalpa has one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

Armed guards protecting a school in Tegucigalpa.

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Rio de Janeiro

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro has many

activities and attractions. Rio is the most visited city in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a

place that fits those that are adventurous. From the coast of Prainha through the crowded

Copacabana Beach, and to botanical gardens and national forests, Rio is fil led with many

interesting places that brings out everyone's adventurous side. Are you looking to take on an

extreme adventure through the most elaborate places of Brazil? If you are, than Rio de

Janeiro is the right place.

One of Rio's many attractions is surfing off the coast of Prainha. Surfing is one of the

most risky sports in which anyone can participate. The giant waves there are extremely hard

to ride. The waves make it a memorable site. Nearby is the Tijuca National Forest, a very

dense rain forest in Rio. Tijuca is the world's largest urban forest. This forest was

hand-planted during the 19th century to restore the damage caused by extensive coffee

plantations. It includes many insects, birds, howler monkeys, and other endangered species.

This area provides for many hiking trails, and adventurous jeep rides. Christ the Redeemer, is

a statue built in 1931, out of soapstone and cement. It stand on top of Corcovado Mountain,

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viewing the big city below it. If people would look at it, they would know that it is Jesus.

Soccer, otherwise called football in this country, is Brazil's main sport. Many great

players come from either within or around Rio, the home of Brazilian soccer itself.

Maracana Stadium is Rio and Brazil's main stadium. It is where the 2014 FIFA World Cup

was held and many others too.

Soccer legends like Ronaldo, Pele,

and Romario have played at

Maracana. The stadium has a

surprising capacity of more than

200,000 fans. It will also host 2016

Summer Olympics. Being in the

world's largest soccer stadium with

200,000 screaming fans, makes this

experience an extreme adventure.

Sugarloaf Mountain, which consists of 395 meter peak. It is a long hike but, when

you get to the top, you won't want to come back down. The breath taking view is

beautiful. You can see many beaches, Christ the Redeemer, and the forests beyond.

Hang Gliding is one of the most exciting things that tourists can do. Hang gliding

is a wind sport, in which the pilot is mounted on a harness that hangs from the wing

frame. In Rio, hang gliding happens on a beautiful mountain called Pedra Bonita. Options

for water adventures include canoeing and kayaking on the large river system near Rio.

Scuba diving and snorkelling can be found in Arraial do Cabo.

Rio de Janeiro is a very beautiful and interesting place. It includes many

interesting options for extreme adventure, from hang gliding to scuba diving. Now that

you know about the best sites, go out on an adventure to find out more about these

sites. Express your adventurous side.

Maracana Stadium is the largest stadium in the world.

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Tlacolula Tianguis18 miles southeast of the City of Oaxaca, there is an indigenous farmers market where all the locals come to sell their unique products. This market sets up on the main street in Tlacolula, Oaxaca in front of a church. There, you will find many different stalls selling everything from black clay pottery to fruit sherbets to live turkeys. You can even try tacos at the meat stalls where charcoal grills are set up. You really get to experience the culture at this neat market.

Mercado San CamiloIn Arequipa, Peru, there is a two story market with different vendors, a cafeteria, and a couple restaurants. Products sold here include: meats, jams, bread, herbs, and river shrimps. The building where the market is held was designed by Gustave Eiffle, who is also the designer of the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. One of the Peruvian delights sold here are queso helado. Doña Rosa has been selling this treat for over 50 years.

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Char leston Farmers MarketEvery Saturday, from April fourth through November 28th, local farmers from all over South Carolina come to Marion Square to sell their products. From 8am to 2pm, vendors sell various cuisines and lots of fresh products. There is also live entertainment at every market and many featured artists selling handcrafted jewelry, original photography, furniture and much more!

Marché Du Vieux Por tOn 160 Saint-André Quai, in Quebec City, Quebec, you can find some of the freshest foods in Canada. Open year round, this farmers market is full of fresh produce and herbs, delicious seafood, farmstead cheeses, and various syrups and vinegers. There are always lots of apples for sale and also many apple based ingredients like apple butters, apple ciders, and apple brandy. Hearty meat pies called tourtiere's are a fan favorite and a Canadian special. The market opens at 9am and closes at 5pm on Monday through Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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Canada is famous for its maple syrup. Its rich, sweet taste will remind you of your lovely trip through the Americas.

If you are in to cheesy souvenirs, you should get an American f lag mug. These mugs are not only useful, but will show off your worldliness to your friends and family.

Baseball is ?America?s sport.? Bringing home an American basebal l bat is the perfect way to remember your trip and will last forever.

México is famous for its hats or ?sombreros.? Take a hat home with you and wear it to your next costume party!

All throughout Latin America, beautiful, hand woven backpacks are sold in the city markets. These colorful bags are useful and great to bring with you everywhere.

Ecuador produces some of the f inest raw sugar in the Americas. If you make it to Ecuador, be sure to pick up a bag of sugar to take home with you.

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Mind Your- When first meeting someone you must always shake hands firmly and make eye contact, this

shows your respect for one another.

- While eating or talking, when a woman gets out of her seat to leave the room, the men always

stand up until she has left and then sit back down.

- In some cases, a older Canadian man may kiss the hand of another woman, this is common and

don?t be shocked if it happens to you but if you are a male foreigner do not kiss another

woman's hand as this is unusual and awkward.

- Dress more professional and don?t show as much of your body as you may do in some other

countries, this is disrespectful and considered ?low class?.

- If asked to a party or dinner bring flowers, chocolates, or nice wine for the hostess, this

demonstrates your thanks for being invited. Never bring roses to these events as the represent

love for the other and don?t bring lil ies as they are associated with funerals.

Canada Canada is well know for the very polite and gracious ways which poses challenges for foreigners who have never visited.

United StatesThe U.S. is well known for their progressive and workaholic lifestyle but manners are a entirely different subject.

- It is always a must when introducing yourself to shake hands and make eye contact, this

shows your undivided attention to the other person.

- In other countries it is okay to drive fairly aggressive but in the U.S. you want to be more

cautious when you drive or else people will become uncomfortable with you and may not

want to drive with you again.

- If you ever feel the need to smoke, step away from your conversation and if in someone else?s

house step outside of the house to show your respect for the family.

- While attending restaurants always wait for the waiter to seat you unless a sign says

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MannersCentral and South Amer ica

- Always ask permission by the house owners to be let into the house and if it is an office

treat it with the same respect.

- Always remove any hat before entering a building that is private or public.

- Remove your shoes and leave them on a mat before entering another?s home.

- Most Central and South Americans kiss friends on the cheeks at parties or on special

occasions.

- Don?t accept food offers from others instantly when they ask you to taste it, show that you

would rather them have the food than take it for yourself.

- Any style of clothing is accepted but remember to try and dress nicer than usual on special

occasions.

Central and South America are know for their soccer players but also for their unique culture.

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Rio is a family movie about an endangered blue macaw and his owner go to Rio de Janeiro to mate with an endangered female blue macaw to save their speices. This movie is recommended because it shows the Copacabana Beach, Christ the Redeemer, and the Amazon Rain Forest. This includes attractions like beach volleybal, hang gliding, and soccer. This movie exemplifies Rio's culture.

Big is a movie about a 12 year boy that wishes himself into being an adult, and his wish comes true as he is 30 years old. This movie is recommended because it shows viewers New York's sites like Yankees Stadium, Times Square, and Fao Schwartz on Fifth Avenue.

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Fun in Acapulco is about a sailor that explores Mexico. Features Elvis Presley. It show La Costera, Pacif ic Ocean, Hotel Villa Vera.

The Muppets take Manhattan is a movie about the Muppets graduating from college and going to the streets of Manhattan to sell their show to producers. Movies shows Empire State Building, Sardi's Restaurant, Cherry Hill in Central Park, and Broadway.

Clueless is a movie about a teenage girl and her friends learn and live about social life in Los Angeles. This movie displays West Side Pavillion Mall, LA Freeway, and Beverly Hills.

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Airlines The banner of the American Dream

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