Getting Around: Cuenca, Ecuador to Chiclayo, Northern Peru

Getting Around: Cuenca, Ecuador to Chiclayo, Northern Peru

New category time! ‘Getting Around’ posts are about getting around the globe more easily — screw-ups and successes alike The cities Cuenca, Ecuador: one of Ecuador’s wealthier and tourist-friendly cities, especially for the older crowd or anyone who enjoys classic...
Is South America the next Southeast Asia for digital nomads?

Is South America the next Southeast Asia for digital nomads?

We spent 2 years living in Southeast Asia. We’ve spent almost 8 months in South America. It’s time to compare the two. A quick disclaimer here: your mileage will vary, obviously. Think of this as the 10,000 meter, very general overview based on personal experiences....
Destination: The Otavalo Animal and Craft Markets (Otavalo, Ecuador)

Destination: The Otavalo Animal and Craft Markets (Otavalo, Ecuador)

It’s not every day you follow a cow to the market. Held only once a week on early Saturday mornings, Otavalo’s Animal Market is not what you would describe as the easiest thing to see for yourself. If you are sensitive to the treatment of animals, this might be a post...
Looking for love as an expat — my personal success story

Looking for love as an expat — my personal success story

The first date started… awkwardly. Despite having chatted back and forth on OKCupid for several weeks beforehand, it was clear this was going to work differently than other first dates. We ordered some Korean barbecue and tried to see where things went. Rewind the...
Fun Things to do Around the World While Naked (SFW)

Fun Things to do Around the World While Naked (SFW)

If you’re of the adventurous type, Valentine’s Day is a great chance to try something a little daring with your partner / lover / spouse. While there’s always a place to go skinny-dipping, I thought I’d look at some of the weirder things you can do around the world...

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