Could you imagine if you weren’t allowed to leave your own country? Would you pay $12/hour for supervised/censured internet if your monthly salary was $25? What if you could be thrown in jail for hanging out with tourists…
My Quarter-Life Crisis – Reflections of a 20-Something Traveler
My generation, the Millennials, Generation Y, whatever you want to call us, seem to have popularized the term “quarter-life crisis.” They come in all shapes & sizes: You’re 27 and you still aren’t married. You’re 27 and you already regret…
Driving Into Mexico – The Border Crossing
Bienvenidos a la frontera, señor. ¿Trae drogas, bombas, armas, o algún producto agrícola? Welcome to the border, sir. Do you have any drugs, bombs, guns, or agricultural products? The moment that we had been researching & anticipating for months had…
Why You Should Visit Glacier National Park Right Now
They say that you’re either a mountain person or a beach person. Now I don’t be discriminatin between the two, but one thing is for sure – this past summer’s epic roadtrip around the USA was all about the mountains.…
We’re Driving to the End of the World, and You’re Invited
Question A for the traveler: “Where do I want to go?” Question B (which requires less daydreaming & more planning): “How do I get there?” Now I’m not talking about the vacationer. Those who have 2-3 weeks/year away from work, that…
The Badlands & Black Hills of South Dakota
South Dakota? What’s in South Dakota? We had 2,276 miles to drive to Glacier National Park in NW Montana. It was our first destination & the longest leg of our wild west USA road trip, & I didn’t see how South…
Roadtrip USA: 9,000+ miles, 17 states, $2,000, 1 summer
For the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve been focusing on seeing the world through international travel. I’ve been quick to spend my money on flights to other countries and eager to experience the new cultures, people, & places found there. But a…
La Vida Extranjera en México – Life as a Foreigner in Mexico {PODCAST}
Welcome back to a new podcast episode of of Where’s the Gringo? In today’s episode 3, my friend Mateo from CICI Idiomas, a Casa International de Cultura e Idiomas (International House of Culture & Languages) based in Valle de Bravo, Mexico joins me.…
5 Best Things to Do in Trinidad, Cuba
Trinidad, Cuba should be a highlight of any Cuba trip. Founded over 500 years ago as one of Cuba’s original 7 Spanish “villas,” it seems as if the town is still stuck in the colonial days. Characterized by brightly colored…
Backpacking in Cuba – 4-6 Week Itineraries
Because Cuba has been shut off from capitalist principles for so long, many Cuban individuals & small businesses simply don’t understand how to market themselves & gain exposure. Combine this with the scarcity of internet, and it can become difficult to find…