Sustainable social initiatives change lives forever and the visionary people who create these incredible projects that grow and impact the fortune of an existing community are who inspire me the most. There isn’t a more perfect example of this than what the Proyecto Horizonte organization is developing in the small town of Ushpa-Ushpa just outside … Continued
Salar de Uyuni is home to the world’s largest salt flats and makes for the most amazing photo shoot backdrop. If you search around the web you can find some pretty creative shots from Salar de Uyuni, so we decided to explore the space and snap some fun pix of our own. As I’ve mentioned … Continued
Any working musician can testify to the perils of traveling with an instrument and this is especially true for guitar players. Most people don’t realize a working musician is likely to have customized his axe with his favorite pickups, strings and other modifications, so that when the airline damages the instrument or loses it, it’s … Continued
Like many Spanish holiday hot spots the island of Lanzarote, located just 100km off the West African coast, is a real favourite with British tourists. As this is the closest winter sun destination to the UK at just four hours flying time and a much cheaper (and quicker) option than the Caribbean or the Middle … Continued
Okay so maybe Mars wasn’t in the cards, but the next best thing was Salar de Uyuni in Southwest Bolivia. The incredible scenery, diverse landscapes and remote surroundings make you question what planet you’re really on! Last month, I decided to leave the world we knew behind to venture off on a 4-day, 4×4 tour in … Continued
April 2012 has been one of the most overwhelming, fulfilling, frustrating, inspiring, and confusing months I’ve experienced in a long time. I made the transition from the completion of an amazing experience in Sucre, Bolivia to a tropical adventure in Mexico to home with family and friends in Indiana and Upstate New York. April has … Continued
Sucre, Bolivia is the third place I’ve called home over the past two and a half years of living in South America. While the lifestyle here is much different from the bustling Buenos Aires and seductive Medellin, it has been an amazing place to experience life like a local. Sucre is Bolivia’s judicial capital and … Continued
If you want to stretch your travel budget to have more money for excursions and having fun, you’ll need to avoid needless expenses. Car rental discounts are essential for those who want to avail of a reliable rental vehicle for leisure and business purposes and save money in the process. Use comparison websites or compare the … Continued
It’s a 2-hour bus ride from the city of Sucre to the village of Morado K’asa where BiblioWorks has established one of their eight libraries. This has been my home away from home, away from home for the last few months as I’ve spent three days a week working in the library to develop and … Continued
You can’t make a trip to Bolivia and not pass through La Paz. It is the world’s highest city (by altitude), home to the infamous San Pedro Prison and built like a giant legoland set. After mountain biking down the world’s most dangerous road while in town, it was time to experience La Paz, Bolivia. … Continued