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A Taste of Cartagena (or, How I Outgrew My Entire Wardrobe)

September 24, 2012 by Meghan Johnson

I’ve come up with a theory that coastal Colombian culture resembles that of the American South.  I realize that the land of Pablo Escobar and Shakira might seem inconsistent with that of Paula Deen and Larry the Cable Guy.  But hear me out.* The pace on the coast is slower than it is in Bogotá and other big cities in Colombia, and the people are calmer and friendlier for it.  Much like how my Southern friends like to distinguish themselves […]

Categories: Americana, Cartagena, Colombia, Food, History, Playtime

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Big ideas + New media + Mashable = ?

September 22, 2012 by Meghan Johnson

Innovative solutions, that’s what! Today I will be attending the Mashable Social Good Summit in New York City, ready to observe and share big ideas from some brilliant minds.  I encourage you to follow me on twitter (@thesoulshines) and get involved yourself!  Look out for the #SGSglobal hashtags all weekend long. What exactly is the Mashable Social Good Summit? “From September 22-24, the third annual Social Good Summit will unite global leaders as they share how to use the power of innovative […]

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A Series of (un)Remarkable Events

September 10, 2012 by Meghan Johnson

I’ve spent over four months of 2012 in Colombia.  126 days so far, to be exact.  If I had to guess, I’d say that equates to about 35 papayas, fifteen or twenty trips to the beach, and a few dozen (hundred?) Aguila cervezas. Settling in here has been easy, like falling backward into a plush bed and sinking down into the pillows… and then pulling a salamander or two out from under your butt.  And swatting away a couple mosquitoes. […]

Categories: Cartagena, Children, Colombia, Friendship, Playtime, Running, Touchy Feelies, Travel

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About Meghan

Works on sustainability in commercial real estate. Interested in the good, the bad and the ugly of sustainability, microfinance, socially responsible investing and economics. This site was formerly known as Soulshine Traveler.

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