Kim and TD + 28 months + wanderlust + inappropriate language = a dream fulfilled
For those of you unfamiliar with Ayahuasca, let me first provide a brief description. Derived from a combination of a vine and leaf, it’s a medicine that has been used by Amazon tribes long before European conquests. It’s normally taken under the guidance of an experienced shaman during a traditional … Continue Reading →
Peru, with it’s breathtaking Incan ruins, Andean culture, and natural splendor is it at the top of many to-do lists. Why then were we so unsatisfied that we came and went as fast as possible? Sure, we spent time in Cuzco and visited Machu Picchu. And yes, they were stunning … Continue Reading →
Having had enough of winded walks up small hills and freezing nights, we decided it was time to get out of the altiplano and head for the lowlands of Bolivia to sweat our asses off and get eaten by bugs. Rurrenbaque is small town on the edge of Madidi National … Continue Reading →
Well, not so little….
If you come to Bolivia and don’t visit the Salar de Uyuni and surrounding area, you fucked up. You can’t find a more otherworldly place without actually boarding a spacecraft and traveling to a far away planet. From the endless salt flats and colorful poisonous lagoons to the surprising diversity … Continue Reading →
“Where should I begin feasting on these freshly slaughtered goat remains?” “Why, the testicles of course. DELICIOSO!”
I could wax poetic about the beauty of Patagonia for hours, but it’s been done before and by those more articulate than myself. Instead I will let the pictures speak for themselves, and spare everyone copious uses of words “breath taking”, “spectacular”, and “incredible”. Perito Moreno Glacier On the boat … Continue Reading →
Everything you’ve heard about trekking in Patagonia is true. Amongst the mythical mountains, grand glaciers and unique wildlife, you really feel like you’re at the end of the world. Unfortunately, it can be the most expensive place to visit on this continent. But being the cheap bastards we are, we … Continue Reading →
It was already getting dark when we got off the bus at the Cabo Polonio stop, and the 7 kilometer walk into town seemed a lot less inviting. We decided to hitch a ride on one of the monsterous, custom-built transport vehicles which made the slow trek on rough trails, … Continue Reading →
Why go to Uruguay anyway? Some describe it as a smaller, more expensive, and less interesting Argentina, and it’s generally overlooked on most South American itineraries. We arrived with no concrete plans and figured, “Why the hell not check it out?” What started as a couple days turned into a … Continue Reading →