How Much Did 4 Months Travelling in Central America Cost
“How much does travelling in Central America cost?” is a common question asked by anyone preparing to visit the region. Depending on …
Overland from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Mancora, Peru
Flipping through my journal the other day, I came across an entry dated 08 May 2013. The previous day, after an amazing …
Crossing the Devil’s Bridge
On the northeast coast of Antigua, years of erosion brought on by the crashing waves of the Atlantic have created what is …
Thru the Lens: Antigua
Antigua (pronounced An-tee-gah) never registered on my travel map before, but my sister’s wedding gave me a reason to visit this Caribbean …
Reverse Culture Shock in NYC
After 9 straight months of traveling around Central and South America, the United States seemed like a world away. Both geographically and …
Overland from Colombia to Quito, Ecuador
Popayan, a beautiful colonial city in southern Colombia, is a great place to stop off in if you’re heading to Ecuador. It’s got …
No Photoshop Here, This Oasis Really Exists
Huacachina, 5 hours south of Lima, is a tiny desert oasis nestled between massive sand dunes. A small lagoon surrounded by palm …
Thru the Lens: Sunrise Atop Huayna Potosi
After battling the altitude, the cold, and my own body for over 5 hours, seeing the sunrise atop Huayna Potosi (6088m) was …
Cycling the World’s Deadliest Road
The Death Road in Bolivia is a winding dirt road that rises out of the jungle up into the high Andes to …
Bowel Movements at 6088 Metres Above Sea Level
I nearly shat myself on the summit of Huayna Potosi (6088m) in Bolivia. No seriously, I almost did. I tried my best …