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Black Friday Sales – Is it Worth the Hype?
Thanksgiving in the US is coming up in a few weeks, a perfect time to see friends and family members whilst eating pumpkin pie. The day after thanksgiving is Black Friday, a day that has become famous around the world for one-day only crazy sales. But is Black Friday really worth the hype? Can you really score some awesome deals [...]
Celebrating Birthdays Abroad
Today is my birthday and I'm so happy to be once again spending it abroad. I love celebrating my birthday in a new and amazing place. Whether I'm alone, spending the day with new friends, or celebrating into the night with old friends who've traveled from afar, enjoying birthdays overseas is awesome. I feel like I've accomplished something in the [...]
3 Must Have Items to Survive the Jungle
If your planning an awesome adventure into the unknown (and really who isn't?) and you're thinking you'll end up in the jungle, there are a few things to be prepared for. The first is a lot of rain, the second is very high humidity, and a lot of trekking rounds out the list. So here are my 3 must have [...]
5 Must Eat Foods in Ecuador
Ecuador is a food lover’s paradise. With so many varieties of fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood and meat, Ecuador has something for everyone, no matter your taste or budget. Here are my top 5 must eat foods in Ecuador: Chocolate Chocolate is my number one food most of the time, but here in Ecuador it is the best! Much of [...]
Life in Galapagos
There are two very different sides to the Galapagos Islands, the one you see as a tourist and the one residents live. The most commonly experienced tourist life in Galapagos is excellent. Visitors come to these unique islands most often for a week or two, sign up for a tour, sail through the clear water, swim, snorkel, hike and marvel [...]
Vegan Diet in Ecuador
Converting to a vegan diet is not something I ever really contemplated. It's definitely not something I thought would happen whilst traveling through South America. I've never really liked eating meat. My mother told me as a child I would never want to eat the red meat that was served to me. Every time I ate red meat my body [...]