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el Foto de la Semana, Buzios Brazil
This is a simple point and shoot photo I snapped during my 2007 trek through Brazil. When I walked up on the scene I thought the fisherman in the foreground were incredibly concentrated, until a few more seconds passed and I realized they weren’t moving at all. As it turns out the three mysterious foreground [...]
A Bag of Magic Mushrooms and a Deep Dark Cave in Belize
After earning the title of “Worst Sandal Tan” on the island of Caye Caulker it was time to head towards Western Belize for a change of pace. The rolling jungle hills around San Ignacio made for a solid layover connecting the road from the coast to the Guatemalan border. After talking with a few backpackers [...]
Barry’s Top 25 Travel Playlist for 2011
When I’m on the road an entertaining play-list is essential. I decided to put together a list of 25 songs that shaped my mood during my most recent trip through Central America. Don’t be too judgmental. I don’t claim to be a music blog phenom. These are just a few songs that ring well with [...]
Photo of the Week: Ruins at Tikal
The ruins of Tikal had long been on my bucket-list of places to visit. I’d seen it in magazines and text books during college and its incredible symmetry always tinkered with my imagination. When I finally had the chance to visit this year it didn’t let me down. The park turned out to be much [...]
How to Pack for a Six Month Trip
One of the most challenging decisions we’re forced to make before we depart on a trip for longer than a few weeks is how to pack.There’s a lot to consider when deciding what you’ll need to sustain you’re daily existence while on the road. Understandably everyone’s different when it comes to what they’ll need, but [...]
Caye Caulker, Belize: Swimming with Sharks
Caye Caulker: The Lowdown Situated approximately 20 miles from the coast of Belize City, Caye Caulker is a member of a small group of dazzling limestone coral islands sheltered within the protection of the Belize Barrier Reef. The popularity of the island broods from its reputation as a tropical budget-friendly departure from the savage barrios [...]
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Photo Essay: Plants and Animals of Belize
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Caye Caulker, Belize: Swimming with Sharks
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Valladolid, Mexico: A Breath of Post Cancun Fresh Air
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Photo Essay: Sacred Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula
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Photo of the Week: Ruins at Tikal
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el Foto de la Semana, Buzios Brazil
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A Bag of Magic Mushrooms and a Deep Dark Cave in Belize
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Jumbo Rocks: Joshua Tree National Park
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Barry’s Top 25 Travel Playlist for 2011
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20 Tips for Keeping Money in Your Pocket
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