In less than a month, we’ve felt three strong earthquakes down here in Chile (a 5.3, 7.2, and 6.5, respectively). We’ve felt them ever since we arrived. I realize these temblors/aftershocks pale in comparison to the tragic 8.8 terremoto that … Continue reading
Most of us dream about it, right? Hot summer days stretched out in uninterrupted succession. Balmy temperatures and consistent sun. Dresses and flip flops and iced tea. Warm nights gathered around a barbecue in a friend’s backyard. Well, I’m definitely … Continue reading
Before I begin, I must implore you to watch “A Story for Tomorrow,” a stunning five-minute video by Gnarly Bay Productions that a good friend recently sent my way. The friend and I are both relatively recent expats, both on … Continue reading
Many of the travel articles I read online these days are formatted as lists. Hypothetical and real examples include: “Five Places to Drink Coffee in X City;” “Ten Things You Should Always Pack for X Country;” “25 Places You’ve Never … Continue reading
In the past, my birthday has usually been a swell excuse to gather as many friends as possible in a certain city establishment and let the night go where it may. We’ve taken the silly photos and sung along to … Continue reading