FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

Jack Guy

Jack Guy is a writer and journalist with a passion for Latin America. Having studied French and history at University of Leeds, he moved to Latin America to learn Spanish and ended up living in the region for more than three years. In recent years he has been working in CNN's London bureau and traveling largely in Europe.


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June 2024
Jun 12, 2024

Simplify Summer with These Cool Tools

Hatch Restore 2 Smart Alarm Clock  Sleep struggles are increasingly common, but the value of a good night’s rest should not be underestimated. This smart alarm clock promises to help you fall asleep and wake up thanks to sleep sounds and a gentle alarm that simulates a sunrise. The clock includes a 30-night subscription to the Hatch+ service, giving you time to find the right sound and light cues that work for you before the $4.99 monthly fee kicks in. For those who struggle with sleep, that’s a small price to pay. The Restore 2 measures just 7.24 inches by 2.43 inches by 5.31 inches and comes in three color options. $199.99.

Remarkable Medellín

Visiting Medellín in Colombia: The Country of Beauty is like stepping into a fantastic story — literally, as the city in the Western Colombian Andes region inspired Disney’s Encanto. Here, valleys, the world’s tallest palms, vibrant communities, colorful houses, garden-like balconies and more prove reality is more picturesque than anything on film. And it’s especially more tempting following Medellín’s remarkable transformation, shedding its troubled past and reawakening as a city of innovation, art, cultural richness, modern infrastructure, thriving tourism and resiliency.