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VDL - FINAL HIKE
An impromptu and unguided venture up the paramo of Villa De Leyva's hillsides. October 11, 2016 You don't make a photograph just with a...
mandog
Oct 11, 20169 min read


VDL - SETTLING INTO HOME
Getting into the Villa de Leyva, Colombian Rhythm. October 02, 2016 Putumayo bead store for mesmerizing handicrafts, Donatellas or Museo...
mandog
Oct 2, 20162 min read


AIRE LIBRE
Accounting a very special and vivid ceremony in Quindio, Colombia. August 23, 2016 Returning to the Quindio region of Colombia, we were...
mandog
Aug 24, 201624 min read


CROSS LATERAL SPINES
After nine straight months of travel, mandog taps into the mysticisms of Atuntaqui, Imbabura and Cotacachi to sense his place in this...
mandog
Jul 26, 20162 min read


THE DESTINATION IS...
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...
mandog
May 6, 20169 min read


PILAR DE AZÚCAR
With months of arduous traveling behind my back, I found myself at the edge of the South American continent gazing outward. January 16,...
mandog
Jan 17, 20164 min read


NO PUEDO IR AL BAÑO EN BONDA
Describing a little less-than-inviting town near the popular Santa Marta, Colombia. January 08, 2016 Many of the women and girls wear...
mandog
Jan 9, 20167 min read


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...
mandog
Dec 20, 201511 min read


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...
mandog
Dec 5, 20158 min read


THANKSGIVING @ LOMO MAI
Spending a US holiday amongst gracious, kind-hearted people ushered the heart into a new understanding of what community means. November...
mandog
Nov 27, 20158 min read


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...
mandog
Nov 23, 20152 min read


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....
mandog
Nov 18, 20156 min read


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....
mandog
Nov 1, 201510 min read


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...
mandog
Oct 28, 20155 min read
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