For the second year in a row I spent my birthday in Latin America. Last year in Colombia at a funky restaurant turned disco, Andres Carnes de Res. This year in Quito, Ecuador, starting at a Beatles themed bar called Strawberry Fields. I celebrated the night leading up to my birthday with Carolina and Juan Francisco. Just 2 people? It … [Read more...] about Another Birthday Abroad
Latin America
Mira En Barranquilla Se Baila Así…Shakira Shakira
Carnaval in Barranquilla "is a carnival with traditions that date back to the 19th century. It takes place for four days preceding Ash Wednesday . During the carnival the city of Barranquilla 's normal activities are paralyzed because the city gets busy with street dances, musical and … [Read more...] about Mira En Barranquilla Se Baila Así…Shakira Shakira
Value Flashpacking: Three Favorite Destinations
Travel costs money. Even the cheap backpacker and hostel life can eat through a healthy nest egg in a shockingly quick amount of time. When I’m traveling and I check my account balances, my immediate reaction upon seeing the printout from the ATM is always “Oh my god, I’ve been robbed!” Then I take minute to think about my expenses and realize I’m just bad at … [Read more...] about Value Flashpacking: Three Favorite Destinations
Personal Video Summary of Argentina
In this video I have compiled 4 months of footage from living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Enough said. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74pFzs7dRuw[/youtube] … [Read more...] about Personal Video Summary of Argentina
The Haircut
What do you get for a US$3 haircut? Scissors covered in hair from a previous client and the feeling that the barber might ruin your look at any moment. I walked into the first barber shop that was open and landed a barber more distracted than the kids with major ADD back in high school. The film, There’s Something About Mary, was playing in the background and while cutting my … [Read more...] about The Haircut