Posts Tagged With: Reflection
What a year of travel can teach you about life, passion and killing mosquitoes
I’ve been home for nearly a week while Eaman backpacks through Iran, but before we parted ways, we had a long conversation about this past year, what we’ve learned, what we would’ve done differently and what everything has meant to us. We’ve had these dialogues pretty often and usually spontaneously throughout our travels, but this … Continue reading
On adjustment issues and becoming (a little) jaded
Before I delve into stories about our Vietnam adventures — FYI we have had some really rad ones so far — I have to admit something: Adjusting to Asia has been hard. Asia is much rougher around the edges than South America, and as it turns out, I’m having a little more trouble getting into … Continue reading
When the Nagging Life Questions Bug You on the Road, Part II
I think one detrimental side effect of our online personas — whether they be on Facebook, Twitter or blogs like this one here — is that they set you up for failure — failure to achieve a life that can seem completely unattainable. (Understatement of the century, I know.) Everyone seems happy, rich, social, fashionable … Continue reading
Happy Six-Month Travel-versary to us!
Six months ago, Eaman and I were sitting in JFK airport, waiting for this year of fun and adventure to begin. Since then, we’ve gone to six countries in South and Central America and done a whole lot that I’ve already shared and re-shared with you. Now all I keep thinking is: How is time … Continue reading
Happy new year from El Bolson!
Last night we rung in the new year at our hostel, La Casona de Odile, which threw an incredible dinner and dance party. The festivities began at 8:30 p.m. with canapes, appetizers and berry punch in their backyard and continued indoors with a lavish three-course dinner. We’ve been at hostels for group dinners, like the … Continue reading
