The final farewell for our Balboa group. We survived 52 weeks together. 55 started and 44 remained on what was the craziest adventure any of us had every been on. Strangers now family, we sadly were at the end of our trip. Ten countries lived in and many more visited. Too many memories to count … Continue reading The final farewell: Balboa Out
South & Central America
Ending the journey in Mexico City
Many countries fall victim to this but Mexico might get it the worst. Most people from the States have been there. They've went to an all-inclusive resort in Cancún or Cabo for Spring break or a quick weekend away. They got shuttled straight from the airport to their resort where they drank their sorrows away … Continue reading Ending the journey in Mexico City
Bringing in the New Year in Bogotá
After spending Christmas with my family in the states, I headed back to Colombia for New Years. We moved from Medellín to Bogotá on December 29 so we didn't have much time to prepare for the New Year's celebrations. Many people were out of town for this but a handful of us stuck around. We … Continue reading Bringing in the New Year in Bogotá
Kitesurfing in Colombia? – come to Chivor!
Throughout the year, Remote Year would provide "plus events" for the group to participate in. Remote Year would setup all of the logistics, you simply needed to pay to join the trip. Many of these trips were very unique, local experiences you couldn't find in a normal tourist shop. They were organized by the city … Continue reading Kitesurfing in Colombia? – come to Chivor!
America’s favorite “exotic” destination – Costa Rica
This past week, I was able to spend a week in Costa Rica. In college, I spent a month in Costa Rica as part of a study abroad trip. Ten of us traveled around the entire country with two Costa Rican teachers from the business school. Throughout the month, I was able to see so … Continue reading America’s favorite “exotic” destination – Costa Rica
Changing your perception of Colombia- The story of Medellín
When you think of the country of Colombia, what are the words that come to mind? Drugs, Violence or Government corruption maybe? If those are, I certainly don't blame you as many of those types of things made the headlines 20-30 years ago and before I came to Colombia I would've said the same thing. … Continue reading Changing your perception of Colombia- The story of Medellín
Let’s give South America a try- Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the "New York" of South America. The biggest city in the biggest South American country outside of Brazil, Buenos Aires is a business and tourist hub on the east side of Argentina. Argentina is a huge country, in fact much bigger than I think people realize as evidence by the photo below. Much … Continue reading Let’s give South America a try- Buenos Aires
Mountains and Korean BBQ – A match made in Chilean heaven
Chile was another country that I've always wanted to visit. I don't exactly know why but I just remember wanting to go there one day for a number of years. With us being stationed in Córdoba, Argentina for the month of October, a trip to Santiago was at the top of my wish list. I … Continue reading Mountains and Korean BBQ – A match made in Chilean heaven
Finding sense in the middle of Argentina- A month in Córdoba
Our eighth month was spent in Córdoba, Argentina. Córdoba is Argentina's second largest city and it is smack-dab in the middle of the country. The Argentine Sierras mountain range is about an hour away and there are not many other big cities nearby. You are kind of secluded here but it is also just a … Continue reading Finding sense in the middle of Argentina- A month in Córdoba
My favorite thing to do while traveling
During this year, everyone wants some form of consistency in every city. Something they can always do even when their world is turned upside down. Early on in the month, some people find their gym for the month, some their new favorite cafe to work in or some just like knowing where the closest ATM … Continue reading My favorite thing to do while traveling
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