The summer of 2008 is approaching and its time to begin planning. I had the time of my life in Colombia last summer and would like to repeat that again. I have also wanted to visit Brazil for the longest time. Argentina would also be pretty sweet too. So then what can i do if Colombia and Southeast Brazil are so far apart? Surely I can't visit both, or can I? It turns out … [Read more...] about Summer 2008 Travel Plans
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South America Trip Preparation
I booked my flight last week! I fly out from Philadelphia to Atlanta to Bogotá, Colombia on may 8th. On June 22nd, I fly from Bogotá, Colombia to Lima, Peru. A week later on June 29th, I fly from Lima, Peru to Sao Paulo, Brazil. I finish up with Rio De Janeiro back to Atlanta and finally Philadelphia on August 3rd. I would have normally booked my flights directly with the … [Read more...] about South America Trip Preparation
Trying Something New Like A Routine
I’m walking down the streets of a wealthy east coast suburb with all 40 pounds of my belongings for the indefinite future. The destination? The train station to begin my next journey after a month of wasting away in the United States. I had a really nice time staying with family and seeing some old friends but I didn’t do anything. I had little purpose here waking up whenever … [Read more...] about Trying Something New Like A Routine
Holiday Fun in Medellin
The holidays are well over by now but its never too late to write about them. I'm not a religious person but there is something really pleasant about holiday time in December. It feels good. Medellin is especially passionate about December. For instance, even December 1st is kind of important. During that time I was out celebrating on a weekday night in a full country bar … [Read more...] about Holiday Fun in Medellin
Fake Touristy Towns Are Better Than Real Pueblos Anyday
You heard me right. I think I prefer Medellin's Pueblito Paisa more than most real towns, at least during December. It's built on Nutibara hill in the center of Medellin as a representation of a typical pueblo found throughout the Antioquia department. It's filled with souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants serving typical Paisa food like the Bandeja Paisa meal. It's … [Read more...] about Fake Touristy Towns Are Better Than Real Pueblos Anyday