I thought I was clever for paying homage to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera in the title of one of my recent posts. Shortly after, I realized I was not the only one using that headline and I was in fact, not that clever. I picked up another of Garcia Marquez’s… Read More The Quarantine Qhronicles: 14 Days of Solitude
Is it still possible to fly home? If yes, do it as soon as possible. Like now. I’m serious. For about a week before I actually ended up flying home, it was like a game of Will I? Won’t I? I was so indecisive that I was driving myself crazy. I kept weighing my options without… Read More What To Do For Travelers Stranded Abroad During Coronavirus Lockdown
As I unfortunately predicted in Week 3, there would be no Patagonia Chronicles Week 4. Not anytime soon, anyway. The proverbial shit has proverbially struck the proverbial fan. In the span of a week, I have gone from the wild and jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia to my couch. For now, I am quarantining at home,… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles: Interlude
Where are my Gabriel Garcia Marquez fans at? I don’t actually remember what cholera had to do with that book, but coronavirus has everything to do with the Patagonia Chronicles Week 3. Who knows if there might even be a week 4? Things have changed drastically over the last few days, and what has felt… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 3: Love in the Time of Corona
Bariloche proved to be the outlier as far as towns in Patagonia go. Good. It also was the last place where I would have somewhat passable Wi-Fi. Not good. I’ve made a quick detour to the town of Esquel, relatively unknown as far as Patagonian hotspots go. I have no idea what there is to… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 2: Into The Wild
Bariloche, located at the northern edge of Patagonia, is one of Argentina and South America’s top travel destinations. This beautiful town situated on the shores of several different lakes and surrounded by mountains is a nature-lover’s dream. The area feels like a dream, an oasis in the otherwise desolate Patagonian steppe. Bariloche has a perfect… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Bariloche, Argentina
Happy March, y’all! With the conclusion of February, that wraps up 7 months from start to finish in South America. I started this trip at the very end of July, making today the beginning of my 8th month in South America. I was meant to be out exploring today but those super-active Barilochenos are having… Read More Month 8 in South America: By The Numbers
I have writer’s block. Or everything block. I haven’t found the inspiration to write anything remotely informative or helpful on my blog so we are just going to ramble straight off the dome. The travel burnout has been real for the past few weeks and I definitely haven’t been helping my case with all of… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 1: Broke Boy in Bariloche
I’ve been traveling for a long time. The most common misconception that my friends back home have is that I’m constantly seeing new places and going on death-defying adventures. The truth is, long-term travel has basically just been me playing Jenga or Uno in different countries. Maybe I’ll go see a waterfall in the afternoon… Read More The Best Drinking Games To Play At A Hostel
Where does one even begin with La Paz? Bolivia’s largest city might be one of the most unique cities that I have ever visited. Seriously, this city is weird. I say that with the intention of it being as big of a compliment as possible. I’m not talking artificially weird like Portland or Austin where… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to La Paz, Bolivia