Bolivia has been on my list for quite some time. From Chicago, round-trip airfare consistently costs over $1,000 USD – not affordable for a long weekend trip. I had been saving up miles through the Oneworld airline alliance in order to take my grandmother to Australia. I finally booked our flights, and surprisingly had just…
I threw on a light jacket, rang for security to open the tall metal gate, and started walking into the darkness. The La Mariscal neighborhood is sketchy. A subsection of New Town – full of clubs, bars, restaurants, internet cafes, and backpacker hostels. Also, where you will find drug dealers, prostitutes, homeless people, and a…
There are certain life-changing events that will encourage and push you to try new things. This was mine. Cartagena. My first ever hostel experience. I think it is safe to assume that most people have a negative preconceived notion regarding hostels. My travels to date have been rather safe. By safe, I mean, I knew…
Easter Island. Rapa Nui. Isla de Pascua. This famous island has many names, but is predominantly known for one thing – the Easter Bunny. Kidding. Spoiler: Contrary to popular belief, the Easter Bunny does not live on Easter Island (or, we were just not able to find him). Home to the Moai, Easter Island is…
