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Latin America

Mas De Quito

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I am not sick any longer, despite my slanted bed! I made it into work the following day. Instead of just calling all of the companies, i decided it would be more efficient to go door to door and make sure the companies still give member discounts. This also made it possible for me to try and sell each company advertising space on the website, magazine, or newsletter. A few … [Read more...] about Mas De Quito

Biking from the mountains to the jungle

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Let me take you back to 2007 when at 19 years old I began my first of many stints in South America. At this time I moved to Ecuador for the summer to work as an Intern for a Non-Profit-Organization. It was more like an excuse to go travel and ease the worries of my parents. I only worked four days per week. During my first month in Ecuador I had not yet discovered the key to … [Read more...] about Biking from the mountains to the jungle

A Mexican Beach, Margareets, and Me

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I recently returned from a month in Mexico. A week of that time was spent by the beach in Puerto Escondido. An American guy I met was working at the hostel, Tower Bridge. His story was typical, but fun. He had been working at the Tower Bridge Hostel by the beach which provided him with room, board, and unlimited alcohol. He would go surfing every day in the Pacific waters of … [Read more...] about A Mexican Beach, Margareets, and Me

Everybody's An Expert on Colombia

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The travelers in Colombia can make anyone who has been to Colombia for more than a few days lose their mind. I say this only because Colombia's situation is brought up non-stop whether I am unfortunately involved in the conversation or can hear others talking about FARC, Paramilitaries, Pablo Escobar, how much the country has changed, how its still actually dangerous, etc. The … [Read more...] about Everybody's An Expert on Colombia