2015

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SAN BLAS TO CAPURGANA

Capturing the journey from the urban capital of Panama to the remote swaths of paradise of San Blas and ending in the harrowing tale of...

PAPA GOYO

Retelling the stay with Santa Fe's most infamous gringo. December 12, 2015 A tall, white man with a military crew cut holding an opened...

LESSONS OF A LONG-TERM BACKPACKER

A written out, time-tested, categorized guide to traveling along with only a pack. December 05, 2015 One has to search, recognize and...

THANKSGIVING @ LOMO MAI

Spending a US holiday amongst gracious, kind-hearted people ushered the heart into a new understanding of what community means. November...

CARTAGO FOR MORE CARGO

Returning to the industrial town of Cartago for much needed travel supplies. November 23, 2015 The winds were cold and whipped themselves...

LEADING UP TO VULCÁN ARENAL

Stopping short in Fortuna, a chance to get to Arenal a day ahead was missed, but it would not stop me from getting to my destination....

SAN JOSÉ

Many attempts at avoiding the capital resulted in failure, and to my expected dismay, it was as terrible as anticipated. November 17,...

CAMPING IN POTRERO

Immediately getting into a bind for finances in Costa Rica, camping looked like a good way to slow down and recover lost expenses....

BOOTS ON GROUND

Getting a first look at Costa Rica and the processes of backpack travel. October 28, 2015 My senses, my allure to the fascination of...