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? Que faire si vous pourriez être jeté en prison pour traîner avec les touristes…
Mon quartier-Life Crisis – Reflections of a 20-Something Traveler
ma génération, the Millennials, Génération Y, tout ce que vous voulez nous appeler, semblent avoir popularisé le terme “quarter-life crisis.” They come in all shapes & tailles: Vous êtes 27 et vous n'êtes toujours pas marié. Vous êtes 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
Ils disent que vous êtes soit une personne de montagne ou une personne de la plage. 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? Ce qui est dans le Dakota du Sud? We had 2,276 miles to drive to Glacier National Park in NW Montana. Ce fut notre première destination & la plus longue étape de notre ouest sauvage USA route voyage, & I didn’t see how South…
Roadtrip USA: 9,000+ miles, 17 states, $2,000, 1 summer
For the past 2 1/2 années, 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}
Bienvenue à un nouvel épisode de podcast de Où est le Gringo? Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui 3, my friend Mateo from CICI Idiomas, Maison internationale de la culture et des langues (International House of Culture & Languages) basé à 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…