Cuba is one of my favorite places I have ever traveled, but I have never written about my 2008 trip… that is, until now. You see, for the past 50 years, it has been illegal for Americans to travel to Cuba, except in rare circumstances. Finally, however, it looks as through the travel ban between… [Read More]
Latin America
Why Brazil is one of the Best Places on Earth to Travel
Ok, first, don’t worry, I’m not in jail. That lead photo was from my first night going out in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The party my friend Marleny and I ended up at was “Cowboy and Jail-themed,” hence the fake jail. You see, from the first day to the last day of our month-long travels through… [Read More]
Short Term Classes Abroad: A Perfect Launch for Your Travels
Are you yearning to travel, but are fearful of the vast unknown? Here’s a solution: start your journey with a two to eight-week class in the country from which you’d like to launch your travels. Why? By starting your travels with a local class, you can get your feet under you in a new place.… [Read More]
Scary Sandboarding Down Giant Sand Dunes in Peru
Sandboard in Peru?! Perhaps you’ve heard of snowboarding, and perhaps you’ve heard of surfboarding. Both activities are adrenaline-filled and frequently televised… but neither can match the feeling of sand in your underpants that you gain from a little activity known as SANDboarding. Several summers ago, I lived in Peru and volunteer-taught with my Boston teacher… [Read More]
