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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Travel
Posts about adventures and excursions.
Solo Travel Holidays – A Feliz Navidad in Colombia
I spent my first Christmas outside the US enjoying a series of Colombian family gatherings, flexing on my flexatarianism, and enjoying the power of serendipity.
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Fear is the Mind-Killer
Traveling solo in Latin America has made me examine my relationship with fear, to ask myself what I’m afraid of and why.
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The Hierarchy of Bunk Beds – What I Want in a Hostel
I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels in 6 months of travel, and I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a great hostel accommodation. Consulting services by request.
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What Does Kindness Smell Like?
I like animals and they like me back, and that’s something I like about myself. I met a dog in Colombia who made me wonder what it is that they can sense in me.
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What It’s Like to Travel in the COVID Era
I started my big trip in June 2022, my first international trip in several years, and I was struck by the reverberating effects of the COVID pandemic.
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Don’t Flush the Toilet Paper
In Latin America, you don’t flush your toilet paper. Instead, you throw it away in a nearby trash bin. It takes some getting used to.
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How’s Spanish? My Journey So Far
Learning Spanish is one of my major goals for my long-term travel time. It’s going well so far! In this post I dive into my process and progress.
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Lake Atitlán: Steep Slopes and Spectacular Views
I spent a week and a half staying on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. The beautiful volcanic mountains made for some incredible hikes.
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Hiking Near Antigua – Volcanoes I Have Known
I love to spend time in nature, and hiking is one of my favorite ways to get outside. I was excited to explore the volcanic hiking opportunities of Guatemala.
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