Posts Tagged ‘solo travel’

July 7th, 2010 - 7:00 pm § in Around Town, Culture, Day in the Life, Panama

The Devils of Panama City

A rarely heard utterance: “My favorite thing about the city was the buses.” A Dutch traveler said it to me about Panama City before I left. I inwardly scoffed; she must just think that because they use bikes so much in the Netherlands. But then I got there, and she’d nailed it. Sorry, Karl[...]

May 18th, 2010 - 12:53 pm § in Good Ideas, Tips & Resources

Hunting for Inspiration: Recommended Reading

There is a sense of camaraderie among communities of aid workers, travelers or international volunteers. Like-minded people have traversed the same corner of the world you have and kindred spirits will continue to serve there after you leave. Their stories infuse life in the field with a sense of p[...]

January 11th, 2010 - 11:32 pm § in Around Town, Country, Culture, Ecuador, Tips & Resources

“…But Is It Safe?”

When I initially announced my plans to move to Ecuador for six months I was met with a lot of concern regarding my safety, especially as a young woman traveling to South America on her own.  Being of an adventuresome spirit, it hadn’t even crossed my mind to consider my plans a risky proposit[...]





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