When you arrive to a foreign country for the very first time there are a number of different ways you could go about seeing it and feeling at home. You could make friends in a bar, join some sort of classes or club or just wander around looking to soak up the atmosphere. These are … Continued
May Recap: I made the tough decision to take a consulting job here in the States verses traveling back to Colombia for the month of May. Financially, it was a great decision but it forced me to put my salsa dancing dreams on hold for the time being. Good news is, the job gave me … Continued
To many, the United States of America still exerts fascination. The American way of life, the vast country with its beautiful landscapes and last but most certainly not least, the opportunities there, are just some of the more prominent factors that still make the United States an attractive country to visit and migrate to. During … Continued
This article offers a guide to some of the truly unique features of Berlin. I’ve decided not to dwell on the city’s picture-postcard attractions as I’m sure you’re more than capable of conducting yourself around them without my help! Instead I’ve tried to guide you to areas further off the beaten track which will allow … Continued
Southern California is known as a drought ridden, arid, and often harsh climate for those looking for drinkable water resources. The effects of a massive population of close to 41 million people has drained the water resources of the city and left everyone depending on outside sources for much of the water supply and agricultural … Continued
One of my favorite sports arenas in the United States is the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The arena is home to the Utah Jazz basketball team and an incredibly electric (yet sober) fan base. I’ve been to a few Jazz games here and the atmosphere is amazing. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity … Continued
La Paz is one of those places that seems to be swelling up with more and more tourists each year. Located 3660m above sea level (feeling dizzy already?) the city is literally built into the sides of a crater. It is the largest city in Bolivia despite Sucre remaining the capital. The city’s rich live … Continued
If you combine 1 tablespoon Sunday morning road-race, 2 cups all-American street festival, 3 kilos drug-induced halloween party, and 4 hearty handfuls of San Francisco fairy dust, you’ve got yourself the annual Bay to Breakers 12k foot race in downtown San Francisco. Bay to Breakers is an annual foot race which takes place in San … Continued