I should be in Lima, Peru right now. That was the plan. Yet, I’m sitting in a lovely apartment that overlooks downtown Bogotá, Colombia. I guess if we’re talking plans, I wouldn’t be in South America at all. I would be in Florida with my mouth poised in front of a microphone, ready to read the news over the airwaves. I quit my great job as a radio news anchor to … [Read more...]
When “Roughing It” Goes Wrong in Medellin
I arrived in Medellin, Colombia a few hours ago. The taxi driver dropped me off on a shaded residential street about 40 minutes away from the airport. I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels before, but this is the first time I will sleep in a dorm-style room with strangers. Let me just start this post off by saying that I fully realize if I’m paying 11 dollars a night, I … [Read more...]
Getting a Bird’s-Eye View on the Medellin Cable Cars
Taking a ride on a cable car is an excellent and cheap way to spend a few hours in Medellin, Colombia. It’s my first full day in the country and I’m glad I decided to ride one because it allowed me to do one of my favorite activities, sitting on my booty while being transported to a place I’ve never been. One car can comfortably seat six people, but that didn’t stop the … [Read more...]
Plan Your Trip Like You Plan Your Life
To successfully plan a trip, you must treat it like your life plan. Have an idea of where you want to go, but leave room for surprises. I can’t just go to another country without a plan. I’m slightly envious of the people who can slide their credit card towards an airline worker and ask for the next flight to anywhere. Yes, that’s all very … [Read more...]
I’m Moving to Peru and I’m Terrified
I made the decision to move to Peru on a visit to Machu Picchu. Five months later, I was on a plane back to South America. We probably all know someone who quit a job and moved to another country. This person could be an adventurous cousin who didn’t let the fact that he’s white stop him from growing dreadlocks. It could be that one woman from accounting who went on vacation … [Read more...]