I am not a physician nor do I have scientific training in tropical medicine. Please don’t take this as medical advice. I’ll never forget the day I collapsed onto the street in Siem Reap, Cambodia, two weeks into a seven week trip … [Continue reading]
I really believe that, as human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what's around the corner. Jimmy Chin I don't climb mountains. I am far too lazy and unmotivated for that. I prefer my athleticism to take place on … [Continue reading]
Aguardiente is a Spanish word that translates roughly to 'liquor'. A more literal translation would be along the lines of 'fire water' and could also mean 'rotgut' in certain contexts. Every time drinking would come up … [Continue reading]
Dates hold little significance for me these days. Unless I have to catch a plane, I have a deadline, or something is already booked and paid for on my credit card I pay little attention to dates anymore. I have no need to; I mark the passing … [Continue reading]
We’ve been in Ecuador since this past Friday morning, August 4th. We crossed the border on the one year anniversary of the launch of this trip. Border crossing days are hard and I kind of go on autopilot; the drill has generally been the same … [Continue reading]
We have mere days before we cross our eighth border and leave Colombia behind for Ecuador. It's virtually impossible to express just how much Colombia has snuck her tentacles around our feet so they drag with palpable weight. We're coming down to the … [Continue reading]
It’s not often that we have a day that just sort of unfolds magically, each piece falling seamlessly into place and offering up a big picture that we didn’t expect but relished because it sums up everything we love about this trip. This … [Continue reading]
I'm really enjoying my new style of writing. I find myself paying more attention to the things I see and the things I feel. It's almost as if I'm experiencing this journey in a new light, as cliche as that might sound. So, here are a few of the … [Continue reading]
The radio silence on The Life Nomadic as of late hasn’t bothered me too much. I’ve been dealing with situations and occurrences that I didn’t expect but should have. After all, I’ve been around the travel block long enough to know that if you expect … [Continue reading]
We're currently in Cartagena, anxiously awaiting the arrival of Moby and I thought it appropriate to take some time to reflect on the past nine+ months of overland travel. This is a summary of our journey through North America. USA For … [Continue reading]