The Opportunity Cost of Brand-Name Travel Gear
You might think that shelling out the Franklins on brand- name travel gear will ensure an enjoyable trip. I bought nice things once, and only...
Four Fantastic Days in Bogota
I tried to hold no expectations for Bogota; online reviews did not put it on my “must see” list, nor on my “don’t go there”...
Coffee, Trout, and Tejo- 3 Reasons Why You Must See Salento
Colombia isn’t quite as tourist- infiltrated as other Latin American countries such as Peru or Argentina, but this doesn’t mean that it lacks a well-...
The Cartagena to Capurgana Survival Guide
Solemnly heed the warnings of all horror stories regarding the journey from Cartagena to the isolated jungle town of Capurgana. The hellish voyage involves manifold buses...
How to be a Tourist in Capurgana and Sapzurro
Accessible only by boat and plane, Capurgana and Sapzurro lie along Colombia’s Carribean coast, fenced by the dense jungle of the guerilla-ridden Darien Gap. Until a...
How to Keep Cool in Cartagena
I thought that two weeks in Cartagena would have my body used to the heat, yet even on that 14th morning as I stepped into the...
Insomnia in Medellin
I am hovering between dreams and reality. My fitful nap came to an end when I sleep- walked out of my hostel bed and into the...
Finding Meaning in Managua
As with San Jose, Costa Rica, the general online consensus is to skip Managua; Given the scarcity of time, one must allocate this precious resource...
Puerto Viejo – The Spicier Side of Costa Rica
I get a particular pleasure when the number of pillows that I have rested my head on is the same as the number of days...
It’s OK, San Jose- A Guide to Costa Rica’s Capital
For tourists, the Costa Rica’s Central Valley is not much more than a narrow hallway to the rest of the country’s enticing beaches and jungles. But...
Sometimes, Talk to Strangers
We had ridden less than a mile into Panama when a group of construction workers in orange jumpsuits started whistling and hollering in our direction....
If You’re Going to Be Poor, Visit Venao Now
Albeit not a household name, like North Shore or Teahupo, Playa Venao is, above all, a surf destination. And it has become even more so in...