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Deborah Charnes

(She/Her)
Texas
As seen in: Chron, MYSA, San Antonio Report, The Ethel, Evolving Magazine
Covers:  health, wellness, yoga, fitness, nutrition, travel, multi-culturalism, and physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Doesn't Cover: anything she doesn't deem a positive contribution to society or oneself
hispanic pr and marketing expert with more than 20 years of experience in US Hispanic and Latin American markets.
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Budget Travel Tips

Budget Travel Tips

San Antonio Express-News — For nearly 50 years I've been a budget solo traveler. It doesn't matter that I'm eligible for AARP benefits. I enjoy community-style hostels and Airbnb s. I don't need a bathroom or coffee maker in my bedroom. Sharing with others is a positive in my book. Rarely do I spend on taxis.
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500 Orchid Gems in Monteverde, Costa Rica

500 Orchid Gems in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Houston Chronicle — They say diamonds are a girl's best friend. I don't own a one. Nor do I care much about any precious gemstone. My treasure trove is being surrounded by nature's living glories: the incredible colorful jewels of plant and animal life. That's why I return to Costa Rica again and again.
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Laughter Yoga: A Daily Dose Feeds the Body/Mind/Soul - The Namaste Counsel

Laughter Yoga: A Daily Dose Feeds the Body/Mind/Soul - The Namaste Counsel

thenamastecounsel.com — Laughter Yoga© is relatively new. I typically turn my nose up at new-fangled yoga trends. But Laughter Yoga is therapy. Medicine. Skip the coffee and take your daily dose of laughter first thing in the morning. Or, take a laughter break instead of a coffee break to reenergize you.
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Coronavirus Behind Bars: Another Cruel Attack Against People of Color

Coronavirus Behind Bars: Another Cruel Attack Against People of Color

nowcastsa.com — There are 5.1 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. as of Aug. 12, 2020, half a million alone in Texas. Of the national total, 163,651 died. Given the seriousness of the virus, most of us have opted to social distance since March. But 2.5 million children and adults don't have a choice.
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Wanderlust Giving the Gift of Multiculturalism

Wanderlust Giving the Gift of Multiculturalism

wanderlust.com — I've never identified as a White Girl. I'm not mainstream or white bread. I often check "other" rather than Caucasian. I may have been a blonde and blue-eyed baby, but as my hair darkened, my multicultural roots deepened. I feel more comfortable with those that wear the minority label.
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Guest Voz: The quiet before the storm that hit Nicaragua left destruction behind the world barely...

Guest Voz: The quiet before the storm that hit Nicaragua left destruction behind the world barely...

latinalista.com — By Deborah Charnes LatinaLista I take the bus from San Jose, Costa Rica to Nicaragua. The bus drops me off about 25 minutes in from the border. There are no stop lights. No signs. But I know this place. It's called La Vírgen.
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Deborah Charnes Archives | San Antonio Report

Deborah Charnes Archives | San Antonio Report

San Antonio Report — I was raised to believe "This land is your land." Each of my four grandparents was an immigrant fleeing violence and oppression. They came to this country seeking freedom of religion, and expression. As a child, my mom took me to human rights rallies. She was known as a very vocal public advocate for freedoms [...]
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San Antonio Native American Film Fest Addresses Erasure, Injustice

San Antonio Native American Film Fest Addresses Erasure, Injustice

San Antonio Report — San Antonio has the 10th largest population of urban Native Americans in the U.S. per capita. According to the 2018 Census updates, 64 percent of San Antonians were Latino/Hispanic. Among Latinos, a large majority likely have Native ancestry, yet most of those bloodlines are invisible in the Census data.
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Destination Dental Work: Costa Rica a Top Choice

Destination Dental Work: Costa Rica a Top Choice

Evolving Magazine — WANDERLUST - March 2019 By Deborah Charnes John's a 77-year-old retired lawyer from Austin, Texas. He's a fairly nondescript looking American, possibly of Scandinavian descent. He's seated next to me on the plane to San Jose, Costa Rica. He's wearing dark pants, a beige shirt and a dark suit jacket.
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