I do not know what one is supposed to feel when one accomplishes a goal. A profound sense of accomplishment perhaps. A weight lifted maybe. For me it is often a melancholy feeling. It’s not some “it’s the journey not the destination” thing, the journey is fun but only if it is actually towards a…
I actually don’t know how people with lots of money travel. I understand some of the things that are different, for example I understand that they stay in hotels, and eat at nicer restaurants, and fly first class.1 And I understand that unlike me, they do not ride the public bus, or cram into tiny…
The disappeared civilization is one of literature’s favorite tropes. And the Maya are among the most referenced real world examples of these civilizations. Their long lost cities buried deep in the forests in remote regions of Central America, overgrown with vegetation, often remote from farmlands or water sources. Their architecture is both alien and familiar,…
For six years I have had Guatemala at the top of my travel list. For six years I have made plans to go to Guatemala. And for six years these plans have come undone. Once It was to change plans to an easier country to visit with friends. Once it was to go visit friends…
Is it safe? How do you keep safe? Do you ever get worried? Isn’t it dangerous there? These are among the most common questions I get asked when I talk about travels both past and future. Beyond the general ignorance involved1 there is something wild about being asked if I feel safe in another country…
Before we dive into the various ways in which I was unprepared to travel again, I want to do a little rambling. As is my nature. One of the most common questions I get asked about traveling across the globe is how do I manage the different languages. My travels at this point have involved…
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