So once we cross the border, we’re basically just gonna book it straight to your house, right? If there was any part of Mexico that I was nervous about driving through, it was the north of the country upon crossing the…
A (Very) Quick 2015 Recap and 2016 Outlook
2015 was a big year. The US & Cuba started to open relations again. Donald Trump called for a Muslim ban. Selfie sticks were outlawed at Disney Land. On a more personal note, 2015 was big for me too. It was the…
Volunteering in the Slums in Mexico City with TECHO
It felt great to pull into Gio’s house in Mexico City after driving over 2,200 miles (3,600km) from my house in Georgia. Even though we were only on the road for 10 days, passing the US/Mexico border was our first real challenge, and arriving…
A Gringo at the Market in Atizapán de Zaragoza – Spanish Practice Video
I’m always looking to practice my Spanish as I travel, and one of my favorite things to do is to go to the local market. Markets in Latin America are so vibrant & colorful, and are at the very center of life in many…
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…
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…
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.…
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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…