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Neighborhoods that are perceived by outsiders as economically successful have created a cultural niche that draws in visitors with a mixture of shops and amenities that appeal to a particular demog...
A vibrant cultural ambiance is not just a backdrop for selling commodities in shopping districts. The feel of a neighborhood and a sense of place can be the commodity as Air BnB is artfully demonstrating.
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This map of Cuba, National Geographic's first map of Cuba in over 100 years, has an incredible backstory. While touring the National Geographic headquarters, the cartographer Juan Valdés (pictured here with me) told me the story of his early days living in Cuba before Castro, Pictured is one of his 36 meticulous drafts produced to create this cartographic masterpiece of his home country. To hear it in his own words, embedded in this link is a 18 minute video of his talk at National Geographic on Cuba and the production of the map. The last 7 minutes are especially helpful for mapping students to see all the decisions and stages involved in creating a professional reference map. Tags: cartography, mapping, National Geographic, Latin America, Unit 1 GeoPrinciples. Delete the scoop?
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The Obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, reinstating Bill Clinton's policy of allowing people-to-people travel. 
Matt Mallinson's comment,
September 19, 2012 3:32 PM
I feel this is a good and bad situation. I'm not very educated on how Cuba is these days, but from what I've known over the years, Cuba isn't a great place for tourists. I'm sure there are some nice places specifically for tourists to see, but there are many bad areas in Cuba than there are great areas.
Jodi Brindamour's comment,
September 20, 2012 11:08 AM
Cuba may not be the best country but people should be able to go where every they want to. If people want to go to Cuba, the governenment should not have restricted them from doing so. I personally do not believe I would ever go myself but for those who want to should be able to.
Derek Ethier's comment,
September 20, 2012 10:24 PM
It has been almost 50 years since the United States set their first embargoes against Cuba in place. We are no longer in the Cold War and Cuba poses little threat to our safety. If people wish to vacation in Cuba, or even study there, they should have every right to. Cuba is not a dangerous nation like Haiti and other Latin American countries. Personally, I would enjoy visiting Cuba. The island nation is rich in culture, heritage and history. I am glad the travel restrictions have been eased.
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