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Paris, France
Le Consulat
A Parisian café with a storied past, Le Consulat is where legends once sipped coffee and found inspiration.
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David Buivid
Brooklyn, NYC
Adventurer since January 2022
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Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Harris Hill Ski Jump
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Shelburne Museum
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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An Art Deco hotel with a rooftop view of the mountains.
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