When you go to a city like Seattle (especially for the first time), you have to visit the top tourist sights. The problem is there are so many. The good thing is several of the main attractions are co-located, and you can take cheap taxi rides (about US$7-10) to get from one side of downtown […]
Columbus rocks! My 4 music obsessions
It is the end of summer. The mornings have a chill (a refreshing break from the humidity). The leaves are starting to change colors. Over three months ago, I ended my travel sabbatical in South America to come back to my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. That time has flown by, and as much as I […]
8 Fun, Amusing, and Odd Things from Tupiza to Uyuni
The beautiful landscapes and the flamingos are what you will find if you search the internet for the Bolivian Altiplano. But there are also other photos that remind me of fun times, amusing moments, and odd sites that I encountered on this tour from Tupiza to Uyuni. 8 Fun, Amusing, and Odd Things #1 – […]
Punk Tango in Buenos Aires
I can appreciate tango music. It is sensual and a bit edgy, but I also find it boring after a while, especially if there is no dancing to watch with it. While I was in Buenos Aires researching the city guide, I met some travelers who told me they went to a “punk tango” music […]
Foto of the Week from … Sucre: Holiday!
I had no idea what the holiday was, but I was glad I walked to the central plaza to witness the festivities. Colorful Costumes Marching Bands Kid Working the Beer Truck And… Is that Michael Jackson? Check out more photos from this Bolivian holiday! Check out more Fotos of the Week from […]
Tarabuco, Bolivia: More Than a Cheap Sunday Market
When I arrived in Sucre, I quickly figured out that the thing to do on Sunday is go to the Tarabuco market. I heard that the fruits and veggies are cheap, and you can buy tejidos (weavings) and those ugly sweaters all the backpackers in Bolivia are wearing. Although it is easy to take a […]
Seeing Nothing and Experiencing More
Have you ever experienced a theater performance while wearing a blindfold? Photo from Flickr user stars alive. Ted and Bethany from TwoOregonians suggested I attend Ojos Cerrados. And I am glad I took their suggestion. I went with my friend and former housemate Susanna. The main reason to go with a friend is to have […]
Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires: Hidden Walls
I love graffiti, especially in Buenos Aires. I did a graffiti biking tour last year with Graffitimundo and Biking Buenos Aires. I also enjoyed seeking out some lesser-known graffiti murals in the city. I wanted more. I was very excited to go on Graffitimundo’s Hidden Walls Tour, which takes you to barrios of the city […]
Mixing Business and Pleasure (Art and Steak) in BA
After an amazing stay at the Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort, I have made my way back to Buenos Aires via a long, yet comfortable overnight bus ride. As you know, I have returned to this city for work. Specifically, I am writing a Buenos Aires City Guide for Indie Travel Media. (Note that if you sign […]
Foto of the Week from … Valparaiso: Street Art
Every travel blogger who has passed through Valparaíso has written about the street art, and I am not going to be an exception. I have photographed street art in Bogota and taken a graffiti tour in Buenos Aires. I just wrote about how food is one of my favorite parts of travel. Street art is […]