So once we cross the border, we’re basically just gonna book it straight to your house, certo? 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 (Muito) Rápido 2015 Recap and 2016 Perspectiva
2015 was a big year. Os Estados Unidos & Cuba começou a abrir as relações novamente. Donald Trump called for a Muslim ban. Selfie sticks were outlawed at Disney Land. Em uma nota mais pessoal, 2015 era grande para mim também. 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, passando a fronteira EUA / México foi o nosso primeiro verdadeiro desafio, 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, e uma das minhas coisas favoritas a fazer é ir para o mercado local. Markets in Latin America are so vibrant & colorido, e estão no centro da vida em muitos…
Meu Quarter-Life Crisis – Reflections of a 20-Something Traveler
Minha geração, the Millennials, Geração Y, o que você quiser chamar-nos, Parece que popularizou o termo “quarter-life crisis.” They come in all shapes & tamanhos: Você é 27 e você ainda não são casados. Você é 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}
Bem-vindo de volta para um novo episódio de podcast de de Onde está o Gringo? No episódio de hoje 3, my friend Mateo from CICI Idiomas, a Casa International de Cultura e Idiomas (International House of Culture & Languages) com sede em Valle de Bravo, Mexico joins me.…
![Monarch Butterfly Reserve in Valle de Bravo, Mexico [VIDEO]](https://www.wheresthegringo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC08032-670x300.jpg "Monarch Reserve Borboleta em Valle de Bravo, Mexico [VIDEO]")
Monarch Reserve Borboleta em 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…