Barcelona is huge tourist destination in northern Spain. It’s easy to get caught up in the tourists traps. If you want to veer off of that path and see Barcelona through the eyes of a local, then try a few of these tips and destinations for an authentic taste of the city. Tapas Everyone knows … Continued
Here is some footage I shot from the Eco-Truly Park in Chiclayo, Peru as I spent 5 days learning about the Hare Krishna religion, eating like a vegetarian and developing my yoga skillz. Read all about My Time with Hare Krishna here GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for … Continued
Food is our common ground. It’s a universal experience that brings people together and makes them feel comfortable. Today, a small family kitchen in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Lima, Peru served as that bridge as I gathered up some local Peruvian friends to teach me how to cook two traditional Peruvian dishes. Learning to … Continued
The big city of dreams never disappoints when it comes to entertaining guests and this past weekend was no exception. Some friends and I took a mini road trip downstate to experience summer on the exotic island of Manhattan and I figured I’d share some of the highlights from one wild weekend in New York … Continued
Paris may be the shopper’s paradise, but even just the most cursory glance down boutique-lined Avenue Montaigne could have you blowing your budget faster than you can say ‘Chanel’. The savvy shoppers of Paris tend to save their spending for the famous city-wide sales, as well as the many vintage and second-hand shops that tourists … Continued
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
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
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
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
I’m writing this post from 35,000 feet in the air on my way from Santa Cruz, Bolivia to Cancun, Mexico. As I squeeze into the middle-row seat on a 6-hour flight between 2 layovers and an overnight bus ride, nothing can push me off the feeling I have at this moment. The feeling is of … Continued