I’ve become pretty accustomed to living out of my backpack as I’ve been doing it for over 2 years now, but when gearing up for my trip to Cuba, I just knew that it was going to be a little…
Faces of Cuba (Part 1)
People fascinate me. How they look. How they talk. How they smell (well, not all people smell “fascinating”). But people are definitely one of the major things that I observe and analyze while traveling. Interacting with the local people & discovering…
What is Cuba Really Like? True Stereotypes of Cuba
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I detailed my stereotypes of Cuba that turned out to be false. Although they were far fewer, I definitely had some stereotypes of Cuba that turned out to be true during my travels there. Stereotype:…
What is Cuba Really Like? False Stereotypes of Cuba
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley For an American preparing for a trip to Cuba, there were no shortage of scenarios that ran through my head. How would traveling through a communist,…
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Monarch Butterfly Reserve in Valle de Bravo, Mexico [VIDEO]
American Fear of Traveling Abroad – You’re Not Going to Die!
I consistently get questions, warnings, & advice from all sorts of people about my safety while traveling. At first I thought that this was just a temporary thing. I thought that after I uploaded a certain amount of Facebook pictures showing…
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Obstacles When Learning Spanish: Part 2 [PODCAST]
What are some common obstacles when learning Spanish? Learning Spanish is hard! The challenge to learn another language is a huge commitment, and more than likely you will want to give up at some point. This is the 2nd part of…
Playa Barrigona – Costa Rica’s Most Beautiful Beach
When you think of Costa Rica, you think of the beach. Sure you’ve got the rain forest, the volcanoes, the monkeys, & the rivers, but most people go to Costa Rica to get some serious beach bumming in. In fact,…
How Not to Use Couchsurfing – Nymphos in Berlin
Couchsurfing.org is one of the greatest internet inventions ever for traveling, but unfortunately over the years some people have done their best to turn it into another sleazy “hook-up” network, and use the website to get play. Before I go further…
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Obstacles When Learning Spanish: Part 1 [PODCAST]
What are some common obstacles when learning Spanish? Learning Spanish is hard! The challenge to learn another language is a huge commitment, and more than likely you will want to give up at some point. The purpose of this podcast is…