The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
I lathered all my exposed skin with insect repellent before my canoe ride deep into the Amazon. It didn’t matter. … Continue reading The Sights, Sounds, and Stingers of Amazonia
Tag: Hiking
Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Anyone who knows a smattering of Spanish knows the word “baños”. Whether from high school classes, or from ordering too many … Continue reading Baños: The Adventurer’s Paradise
Inferno’s Oeuvre
Nicaragua is a hotbed of volcanic activity. A total of 19 active volcanos run north to south along the western … Continue reading Inferno’s Oeuvre
Colorful Contrasts in Nicaragua
My host in Masaya, Nicaragua, is a young man named Bernardo. He is interested in politics and wacky conspiracy theories … Continue reading Colorful Contrasts in Nicaragua
Land of the Eternal Spring
A faraway and remote paradise. Turquoise-tinted pools. Limestone bridges. Cascading waterfalls. Mysterious caves. Is this what Leo felt like in The … Continue reading Land of the Eternal Spring
International Collaboration in the Fjords of Norway
“International collaboration sucks” This was perhaps the most quotable moment of a night spent on the Lysefjord outside Stavanger, Norway. … Continue reading International Collaboration in the Fjords of Norway
