Daddy Yankee is only the most popular reggaeton (like Spanish hip hop-rap) star in Latin America, and I saw him perform in concert. I made plans with a 19-year-old Colombian guy through Couchsurfing to go together to the show in Medellin. While Couchsurfing is a great resource, I prefer meeting people naturally, but I wanted some company for something as desirable as this … [Read more...] about Daddy Yankee in Medellin, Colombia
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Colombia In Summary
I always figured I would get more of a reaction when it comes up in conversation that I have been to Colombia. Either people must not know anything about it or must not find it interesting at all. I'd like to introduce a little of what Colombia has to offer so when I return this summer more people will be interested in hearing about my travels there since its really an … [Read more...] about Colombia In Summary
My Daily Life in Medellin, Colombia
I am temporarily living in Medellin, Colombia. (Flights to Colombia are cheap....just saying). In this post I am going to give you a breakdown of what it's like, from basic costs to what I do all day. If you find this kind of information interesting I also wrote about my daily life in Tel Aviv, … [Read more...] about My Daily Life in Medellin, Colombia
Summer 2008 Travel Plans
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
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