The most dramatic glacier of South America easily accessible by bus from El Calafate. There are plenty of glaciers in the world, but none are more dramatically staged than the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. The good news for independent and wheelless travelers is that it is easily reachable […]
How to Visit Perito Moreno Glacier by Bus: Definitely Worthwhile Read More »
Two weeks solo trekking through the Rockies, based in Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper.
Canadian Rockies and its Intriguing Diversity Read More »
The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in Bogotá, Colombia, is filled with strange creatures imprinted into gold, the medium of choice of many pre-Columbian indigenous societies, such as Muisca, Quimbaya, Calima, Tayrona, and others. Tunjos were offering figurines made of gold or ceramics. They represented various deities, animals, humans, and other mystical beings with distinct
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Mendoza is a unique desert town that strategically uses its proximity to the Andes to capture the melting glaciers and reshape its urban geography. Having endured the mosquito-rich tropical rains of southern Brazil during the austral summer, and more recently in Rosario, Argentina, I found Mendoza, a 12-hour drive away, surprisingly enchanting and refreshing. The
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I once had a conversation with a Chinese fellow who grew up in the countryside near the Chinese-North Korean border. He mentioned being told that he could go to North Korea anytime he wants, but he simply wouldn’t be able to find food there, even with money. This image stuck with me: the great equalizer
Cuba Freestyle: A Food Blog, Kind of Read More »
I ended up in a basement apartment when the building I lived in was bought by a reseller and turned into short-term rental units. At that time, Montreal’s housing market went off the rails: the rent doubled while the quality of offers halved, leading to evicted tenants preying on new homes while current renters held
From Long-Term Rental to Worldwide Temporary Living Read More »
My long-time dream of an African safari became a reality with a last-minute flight to Nairobi, just before a two-week Christmas break. I had a demanding job in Mumbai and didn’t have time to plan, so I relied on my trusty guidebook to lead me to the best budget options once I arrived. Even though
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We don’t think of concrete as an organic material, yet it originates from the earth and undergoes minimal processing. By recognizing its natural origins, we can explore fresh aesthetic possibilities beyond its industrial connotations. What if concrete, known for its affordability, efficiency, and industrial strength, could also evoke a sense of lightness, floral motifs, and
