Last week, I was accompanying a delegation of high school boys from Boston, Massachusetts. I don’t have any brothers, so it was a very educational experience for me. Apparently, the life of a high school boy involves a lot of hacky sack, guitar picking, references to adult cartoons, and, if he[...]
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Let’s Talk About the War on Drugs in Honduras
The international aid community has struggled with this question for years: When a country is in dire straights in almost every aspect, what is the responsibility of the international community? But wait: let’s backtrack for a moment here. Many a U.S. citizen has heard about the so-called “[...]
“Y como, y como, y como es la wea? Aca estudiamos gratis en Chile hay que pagar!”
“Y como, y como, y como es la wea? Aca estudiamos gratias en Chile hay que pagar!” ~ Chant of Chilean students exiled by education in Argentina Surely by now most have heard about the massive student protests going on in Chile demanding free, public and secular education for all students[...]
Reinsertón: the Frente de Artistas del Borda Fights for Desmanicomialización and a better Buenos Aires
One of the best things about rehearsing in IMPA is that there are always interesting things going on in other parts of the factory. Be it circus training on the third floor, dance classes in the machine room, or chess in the lobby, my friends often make fun of me for getting caught up in [...][...]
Policy Changes at Machu Picchu
During my short stay in Cuzco, it never became clear to me if the policy changes at Machu Picchu were UNESCO based, or if it came solely from the Peruvian government. However they were definitely the constant topic of conversation and worry amongst many of the travelers I encountered. Here are a f[...]
Can I Please Stop Getting Stuck in Political Rallies?
Many visitors come to Peru to marvel at its natural beauty. Peru boasts something for everyone: from the sunny northern coast where the heat pounds on your shoulders year-round, to the deepest canyons in the world near Arequipa, to Lake Titicaca, and of course, Machu Picchu and the Andes. Visiting t[...]
February 8th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Around Town, News
On Hiatus – Thanks for Your Patience!
Loyal readers: You may have noticed there hasn’t been much going on with La Vida Idealist since 2011 began. We haven’t forgotten about you. Our bloggers are still making a difference. And we’re still striving to make this blog your one-stop shop for learning about the world of free[...]
Misión Cumplida Chile (Mission Accomplished Chile!)
Try and think about the things you look forward to after a long day’s work. Maybe on this particular day you were hoping to leave a few minutes early to make it to the end of your son’s baseball game. Maybe you had to pick up your daughter from daycare or finish paying the bills [...][...]
Smells Like Justice
Argentines have a strong history of political activism. One of the most famous Argentines in history, Che Guevara, is an international symbol for revolutionaries. While Che is long gone, the revolutionary spirit is still alive and well in Argentina. In fact, it’s so potent you can smell it. Li[...]
