After nine straight months of travel, mandog taps into the mysticisms of Atuntaqui, Imbabura and Cotacachi to sense his place in this turned-back-in-time region. July 26, 2016 Atop the hills of Pacama, Ecuador beneath the exploded remnants of Imbabura, I looked out at the village descending down along the slopes. Cotacachi, the adjacent looming volcano seemed to grab all of the clouds from the sky and color them with the sun's setting hues. Recorded are the words to what I wa

After seven months of travel through four countries, finally a chance to slow down and spend time with the new pup as the trip had crossed its halfway point. May 05, 2016 To look deep into the eyes of a 10 week old pup, that sees you with an equal and uncompromising reflection I am on a journey. And as I have seen many people state, it's always about the ride, not where you are going. So, I have forgotten, given up, released myself on trying to define what the destination is.

A written out, time-tested, categorized guide to traveling along with only a pack. December 05, 2015 One has to search, recognize and enjoy those little moments of peace as they can be quite hard to find. < Getting Around > Bus travel is friendly and very affordable. In most South American countries, expect to pay about $1 per hour for long distance bus rates. Prepare oneself for the haul before entering the seating area, as most luggage will be stowed below in the bodega. I