Melanie S. Pinkert
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Melanie Pinkert - Melanie Pinkert
Melanie Pinkert is a writer from Miami, Florida. She has lived in Santa Cruz, California and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and is currently living in Washington, D.C. She has a degree in Latin American Latino Studies from the University of California Santa Cruz, where her research focused on human rights violations resulting from immigration laws and the war on drugs. She writes about the culture, history, food, politics and geography of the Americas. She is editor of www.bohova.com, a provider of online travel guides.
Latest Articles
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Latino San Francisco
This article highlights the Hispanic influence on the city of San Francisco and describes the city's Latin history, sites, restaurants, and events.
Feb 20, 2008
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Pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge
This article lists five of the best spots from which to take photos of San Francisco, California's Golden Gate Bridge.
Feb 4, 2008
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Escape to Playa Chacala
This article describes the small Mexican coastal village of Playa Chacala, including what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.
Jan 27, 2008
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California Highway 1 Wine Tasting
This article describes wineries and tasting rooms in the unique towns and villages of California's Central Coast, convenient stops for those traveling Highway 1.
Jan 26, 2008
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Santa Cruz Travel Itinerary
This article highlights the must see stops for visitors who have only one or two days in Santa Cruz, California.
Jan 22, 2008
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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Santa Cruz Wine Tasting
This article describes some of the best wine tasting in Santa Cruz, California.
Jan 13, 2008
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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Best Trails in Santa Cruz County
This article describes the best parks and trails in Santa Cruz, California.
Jan 7, 2008
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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Driving the Pacific Coast Highway
This article provides advice on how to plan a driving vacation along Highway One in the United States, including where to stop and when to go.
Jan 2, 2008
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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Extradition of Alberto Fujimori
The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.
Dec 31, 2007
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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Birth of the UDHR
An examination of the process by which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted and adopted by the United Nations.
Dec 28, 2007
- Melanie S. Pinkert
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