Ever since traipsing all over South America for the first time in 2013 I’ve been dying to write this post. You may already be familiar with my serious […]
South America
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Happy Thanksgiving from Colombia
I hadn’t even realized until right now, this very moment, that this will be the fourth consecutive year I’ve been overseas for Thanksgiving. It’s probably the one holiday I […]
Central America
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Chillin’ Out, Maxin’, Relaxin’ All Cool: Baldi Spa & Resort, La Fortuna
Mak and I had just spent an awesome couple of days learning about the splendors of nature and getting amped on adrenaline in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, my […]
Central America
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4 Highlights from 4 Days in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo is a charming and chilled out beach town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, just north of the Panamanian border. Beach cruisers are more prevalent than cars […]
Europe
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I’ve got a country crush…
Have you ever had a crush on a country you haven’t been to yet? Like when you were in 6th grade and you secretly wondered if the cute […]
Central America
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Missed Opportunities in Granada, Nicaragua
My third full day in Nicaragua I was still bagless (my luggage was lost in limbo thanks to Spirit Airlines), a little sweaty, and beginning to look a […]
North America
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New York Revisited: Nostalgia and Excitement, But Not Longing
The light of morning illuminated the Manhattan skyline as my plane touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport. My heart skipped a beat at the sight of the […]
North America
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6 Great Places to Brunch Your Face Off in Portland, Oregon
Ah, brunch! Is there a sweeter portmanteau in existence? A better way to spend a tipsy summer afternoon? A classier way stuff your face for hours-on-end? Hint: These […]
Europe
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10 Surprisingly Affordable European Travel Destinations
My European explorations may have only begun a little over a year ago, but as they continued into the winter months and then brought me back for round […]
Central America
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Killing Time in Managua: A Day Trip to Playa Pochomil
I like to think, as a fairly seasoned traveler at this point, that I’ve gotten pretty good at handling challenges on the road. I know that most missteps […]