Bus line 152 ended three blocks from my destination in La Boca. I was the only one left on the bus, and the driver shouted back at me, “Terminada!” Okay then. Off the bus. I immediately realized this was not a great part of town. I was not super-worried, since it was noon and there […]
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Meet the Cruella de Vil of Palermo
I am ashamed to admit that in a moment of desperation, I made the worst decision of my entire trip. I had been living in hostels for five months. I needed my own room. I needed a decent kitchen. I needed to NOT be surrounded by 22-year-old backpackers. I used multiple websites that match up […]
Colombia
I was only in Bogotá for 5 nights in March 2011, so this page is limited in its information. I plan to return to Colombia to explore more of the country. Here are some travel tips on safety, getting around, where to stay, and of course, food and drink. For more information about my experience […]
Chicken Bus Controversy in Panama
It is something I have always known but has become more obvious since I have started traveling. There are two (or three or four) sides to every story, especially those that provoke some controversy. Travelers tell stories about the things they hear in other countries. And these stories tend to be based on one statement […]
Panama – Travel Tips
Late February and early March of 2011, I spent a week in Bocas del Toro and then two weeks in Panama City with a side trip to Ocú for Carnaval. I did not like Bocas until I got out of Bocas Town, which is a typical dirty tourist beach town filled with surfers, to discover […]
Honduras – Travel Tips
I spent almost two weeks in The Bay Islands, Honduras in January 2011. If you’re looking for a cheap place to get your scuba diving open water certification or just do some cheap diving, Utila is the place to go. If you’re looking for diving with beautiful beaches and luxury and lots of Americans, Roatán […]
El Salvador – Travel Tips
I spent about three weeks in El Salvador, celebrating New Years 2011 at Playa El Tunco and then enjoying the mountains and slowness of Juayúa and nearby towns on Ruta de Las Flores. El Salvador is an often-skipped country on people’s itineraries in Central America, but I discovered it is a beautiful country with friendly […]
Guatemala – Travel Tips
I spent two weeks in La Antigua, Guatemala the second half of December 2010. Here are some travel tips on safety, places to see, things to do, and of course, food and drink. I’ve also included a list of other areas of Guatemala I did not visit but heard great things about from other travelers. […]
Mexico – Travel Tips
The only reason I went to Mexico was to attend a friend’s wedding in Puerto Vallarta, but I’m really glad I stopped in Mexico if only for 9 days. Puerto Vallarta was absolutely beautiful, and Mexico City surprised me with it’s modern trendy neighborhoods, art galleries, and tasty street food. For more information about my […]
Nicaragua – Travel Tips
I made an unplanned 11-day trip to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua in late November of 2010. I had such an incredible time and talked to other travelers about the many other great places to visit in Nicaragua. I spent another 2 weeks in Leon and Granada in February 2011. I still plan to go […]