A Tale of Two Journeys in Sapzurro
I started 2025 with a trip to Sapzurro, a Colombian beach town near the Panamanian border. While there, I met a family preparing to cross the Darien Gap.
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Latin America
What I did in Latin America.
Little Cultural Things from Colombia: Winks and Buses
Living in Colombia, I’ve been paying close attention to the little cultural differences that surprise, frustrate, or delight me. This is the first in a series of posts exploring those things.
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Usted or Tú – What do I call you in Spanish?
There are two words for “you” in Spanish: usted or tú. The rules about when and with whom to use each one are less clear than I originally thought.
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What I Packed for a Year in Latin America
Everything I packed for 15 months of non-stop travel, including recommendations, regrets, and insights based on a lot of research and experience.
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Phases and Cycles – Noticing My Energy
Throughout a year of travel, I’ve found that I go through distinct phases and cycles. My energy ebbs and flows. I’m learning to listen better to what I need.
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Learning Spanish: Turning a Corner
After ten months of traveling in Latin America, I’m finally feeling really comfortable in Spanish. In this post, I reflect on the process, what’s made the biggest difference lately, and how I’m feeling now.
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Sweet Serendipity
I had a bit of a bad attitude about Costa Rica—until I ran into someone from my high school on a local bus. In this post, I reflect on the beauty and power of coincidences and small decisions.
The Only Asian in Town
In 8 months traveling in Latin America, I’ve often had the opportunity to look closely at my understanding of my racial and cultural identity.
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Why I Buzzed My Hair
After 7 months on the road, I traded in my waist-length hair for a buzz cut. In this post, I reflect on my motivations and feelings before and after the cut.
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Learning Spanish – 7 Months In
After 7 months of travel, I take stock of my Spanish progress, including wins, struggles, areas for future focus, and the emotions that come with learning.
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