Experiences
My first and only encounter with Paris only lasted about 20 hours. On a long layover between Prague and the US, my friend Brett and I took a long walk to the Eiffel Tower. Quite original. While I wasn’t sure whether the romance of my first experience could ever be improved upon, my second trip to Paris turned out to be quite the success.
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Experiences
After realizing in Brazil that the only acceptable course of action was to spend more time with Ekaterina (bus companion turned girlfriend), I called an audible and crossed the Atlantic. After taking a car, a bus, another car, two flights, and a train, I finally arrived in Antwerp.
Read more “Across the Pond to Belgium”
Experiences
Just under four months ago, I attempted to find Christ. Unfortunately, I failed. Not to be deterred, I decided to try again. Perhaps all of my meditation would pay off and I would finally find God.
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Experiences
We had attempted to go out to party two times by the time Friday night came around. The first time, the yahoos at the bar decided keeping all the lights on was a good idea. I have no idea what they were thinking. It felt like a middle school dance (only slightly less awkward). The second time, it was a Wednesday and not overly exciting. We were determined to try again.
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Experiences
After spending a few days in Leblon (a lovely neighborhood in Rio), we decided to stay in a different section for a change of pace. Off to Santa Teresa we went. Much less touristy. Much more unique.
Read more “The Strangest Apartment”
Experiences
After staying put in Colombia for a couple months, it was time to head back to Brazil. After the classic multi-leg redeye, I arrived at the Rio airport at 4am. I immediately took a taxi to meet Ekaterina, a girl I met four months ago in Bolivia.
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Experiences
After almost two months of living in Colombia, I once again have the butterflies that accompany shoving my whole life in a backpack. Soon I’ll be back in my natural habitat: the airport.
Read more “The Magic of Leaving for the Airport…It Never Gets Old”
Experiences
When the man jumped on my back, I was only half surprised. My senses were peaked as I walked through the crowd of soccer hooligans. Everyone says it’s dangerous after matches, but I had to get home somehow.
Read more “I Am Alive”
Experiences
When you live in a foreign country, routine gets thrown out the door. You can’t always count on a seamless experience. Tasks that would be simple in your home country soon become complex endeavours.
Read more “Life as a Foreigner Living in Colombia”
Commentary
I recently spent three months traveling through South America after leaving my job as a lawyer in Los Angeles. I wasn’t entirely sure what I was looking for, but I was looking for something. I suppose I was trying to “find myself.”
Read more “How to Relate to People Around the World”