Taganga, Colombia – For the last three weeks my dislike of the buses in Colombia had been growing but I’m done with even trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. Every trip on a bus leaves me disappointed in some way. I have yet to have a bus ride that’s enjoyable and today [...]
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Latacunga, Ecuador- I write this listening to the party continue outside. I should go out and join the party but I’m fiesta-ed out. It’s Sunday and the party began on Friday continuing on until Monday which once again proves that anything worth celebrating in Latin America is worth celebrating for multiple days. I know the [...]
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Buenos Aires, Argentina – It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Buenos Aires. Mid 80′s. Sunny blue sky. The street cafes were full and people were lying in the park sunbathing. I took a trip to Recoleta to visit the cemetery and stroll through the parks. I was thoroughly enjoying my day with a smile [...]
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Jaibalito, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala – Setup: Yesterday I moved from San Pedro to Jaibalito with the sole purpose of getting a better view of the lake and to do some hiking in the hills surrounding the lake. While eating dinner I met another American named Angelo who had recently moved to Jaibilito for at least [...]
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Friends and family have looked at me a bit stragely as I’ve told them that I’m starting my travels in Mexico. I then tell them I’m starting in Mexico City and they think I’m nuts. They inevitably tell me that I’m going to get robbed or kidnapped and to not call them when it happens. [...]
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In the countless hours I’ve spent preparing for my upcoming travels the one main lesson I’ve learned is to keep whatever you bring with you on your travels make sure it is secure at all times. Pickpockets in developing countries are really, really good at what they do and a 6’1” gringo is going to [...]
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