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“Never trust anything you read in a travel article. Travel articles appear in publications that sell large, expensive advertisements to tourism-related industries, and these industries do not wish to see articles with headlines like: URUGUAY: DON'T BOTHER.”

Quote by Dave Barry

Book:Dave Barry's Greatest Hits

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Dave Barry's Greatest Hits

This compilation showcases Dave Barry's wit and humor, featuring a selection of his most popular and entertaining pieces from his career as a humorist. more

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Dave Barry is a renowned American humorist, born on July 3, 1947. His works are known for their unique humor style and satirical observations of everyday life. more

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