Ever since traipsing all over South America for the first time in 2013 I’ve been dying to write this post. You may already be familiar with my serious wine obsession, but given the right mood and circumstances, I can be…
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Confessions of a Caffeine Addict
If you were to ask me what’s the one thing in life I could never possibly give up, the answer, without question, would be coffee. And not just because I’ve been drinking it every day since I was fifteen and…
Joining the Backpacker Debate: Southeast Asia vs. South America
South America or Southeast Asia–which region deserves the title of the Ultimate Backpacker Destination? The debate rages on among backpackers despite the fact that there really is no right answer here, it’s more a matter of personal preference. I’m lucky enough…
The Next Travel Adventure: One-Way Ticket to Nicaragua
Cat’s out of the bag…I’m heading to Central America! In just 23 days, I’ll be leaving the US with a one-way ticket to Managua, Nicaragua, and I couldn’t be more excited. As with my past trips, there is a lot…
Cusco, Peru: A Foodie’s Paradise
Peru is widely known as having some of the best food in all of South America, and the high-altitude Andean city of Cusco is no exception. The ancient Inca capital overflows with superb dining options, and they’re certainly not limited to…
Climbing Venezuela’s Mount Roraima – Part 2
When we left off in Part 1, our group of five along with our guides Jose and Roni, had just summited Mount Roraima after a grueling battle with the Trail of Tears on day 3 of our 6-day trek. We…
Climbing Venezuela’s Mount Roraima – Part 1
In August of 2013, upon completing four weeks of a volunteer placement with La Fundacion Aldeas de Paz in Santa Elena de Uairen, Venezuela, I was presented with a unique opportunity to visit one of the country’s most famous natural…
Venezuelan Arepas
This recipe for Venezuelan arepas (or arepas venezolanas) is one I picked up during the month I volunteered with La Fundación Aldeas de Paz in Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela, which lies on the southern border near Brazil. Arepas are savory…
On Traveling to Ecuador and Taking Travel Advice With A Grain Of Salt
Before I set out on my journey to Latin America in 2013, I was armed with some vague ideas of how it would progress–i.e. where I would begin, which countries and cities I would visit, and what I wanted to…
A Lonely Trip to Iguazu Falls
There’s a lot to be said for solo travel–I will even go so far as to say that I truly feel it’s something everyone should strive to experience at least once in their lives. Understandably it’s not for everyone, but…
