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Latin America

Hostel Music

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Turn on your sound! Listen. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE6pbzRYq14[/youtube] For once in a while the travelers playing music in the hostel actually sounded good. I was glad to fall asleep to this group of Chileans singing outside my room. But many times it's not quite as enjoyable when crusty backpackers bang on their bongos late at night. I see it like this. … [Read more...] about Hostel Music

Brazil: Arriving in Sao Paulo…err NYC

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I am in Rio De Janeiro now, and have been for the past 3 days. But before Rio I started in Brasil's largest city, Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo is massive in its actual size of the city, skyscrapers, subway system, etc. I will be honest and say that I was really nervous coming to Brasil. When I first began traveling solo in South America, the most nerveracking part of it all is … [Read more...] about Brazil: Arriving in Sao Paulo…err NYC

Please Don't Judge Me

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I went to a cockfight and bullfight last week as part of the Feria de Manizales festivities. I was raised well enough to understand that these events are morally wrong. I still went because I have always been curious about them. I have to say that I enjoyed both fights, more or less. Not enough to want to go to either on a regular basis but I have to admit I had a fun time.  … [Read more...] about Please Don't Judge Me

Studying In Buenos Aires Q&A

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I received an email asking about my experience in Argentina and how it compares to Colombia. The person asked, "I guess first of all I'm just wondering if you are happy with your choice of Argentina for the exchange? I remember you said the only reason you didn't go for Colombia is because you didn't think your Spanish was good enough. Would you still have taken Colombia first … [Read more...] about Studying In Buenos Aires Q&A