It’s official: I am in love with the South of Chile. Since living in Santiago I have only ventured outside the center of Chile once, to spend a weekend in La Serena (which I am fairly certain is still considered central Chile, but let’s just pretend it’s not). Everyone agreed it was ti[...]
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An Open Invitation to Paraguay
When I mention Paraguay to fellow travelers, I usually get this response: “Oh, Paraguay, I wanted to go there when I was in Iguaçu Falls/Argentina/Bolivia/Brazil/South America, but I just didn’t have the time or the visa.” To which I reply, “You didn’t have the time for the planet’s fri[...]
Signing Off: Reverse Culture Shock and Lessons Learned from a Year Abroad
Last week I stepped onto U.S. soil for the first time in a year, and I admit that I’m experiencing a classic case of reverse culture shock. For the first few days I felt a pang of worry before drinking tap water, and was reluctant to throw toilet paper into the bowl. I wondered at [...][...]
August 26th, 2010 - 8:05 am § in Tips & Resources
Pre-Departure Checklist
I’m packing my bags. My college roommate gets married on Saturday, and I’ll be darned if I miss it. Despite the fact I’m technically already traveling, and at one point my belongings here filled two suitcases, this trip will involve transit through four countries via bus, boat, two[...]
Part I: Traveling Peru, Lonely Planet Style
Traveling South America can be overwhelming because you have to be ready for anything. Flexibility is key. Prepare yourself for broken down buses with no heat, no means of communication, shady bargain prices, and cross your fingers for relatively smooth, low hassle travel. I flew one-way from Santia[...]
