Baños, Ecuador was a place I called home for over a year as an expat while running a local hostel. As many of you know, I’m from California, so Ecuador culture and customs were a nice surprise. There are a ton of activities to do in Baños de Agua Santa (the full name), and they […]
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Children and Gunshots
[:en]“Señor, ¿me puede abrir esto?” A little girl approached me, she must have been about six years old. Normally, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in children’s ages, but after being around children every morning and evening, I was able to say her age with certainty. “Señor, ¿me ayuda?” She lifted a sippy […]
I Survived: Traveling Internationally with Budget Airlines
Originally posted on May 25, 2015 Surviving Long Flights in Budget Airlines Surviving in budget airlines is considered as a rite of passage for many travelers to prove themselves to the world. I understand why people complain so much about flights and travel. I seriously considered joining one of those lounge things that airports give you […]
Are you running away from your life by traveling?
Originally posted on May 6, 2015 When planning an open ended trip, there is always someone that will tell you that you’re running away from your life. Are you? I’ve read this in several blog posts by travel bloggers, like Nomadic Matt (post here) and by Kristin (post here), on how travelers must be running away from […]