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Thanks America

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

I’d like to give a shout out to the US of A for making my trip to Brazil about $120 more expensive.  Following restrictions against Brazilian citizens obtaining visas to enter the US, they responded in kind and now have a visa requirement for anyone wanting to enter Brazil as well.

Getting my visa here in Buenos Aires is going to set me back $120 bones, but at least it’ll be good for the next 5 years.  The life of a world traveler is tough, I tell you!

 Passport

Beaches!

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

I’ve been feelin’ a hankering for the beach lately, and it’s high time I got away from the city for a bit.  I’m thinking Brazil is going to be my mission for Christmas this year, since I can’t get home to the states.  I wouldn’t mind spending a bit of vacation on a nice beach somewhere.

 I’ve put together a rough itinerary that’ll include Iguauzu, Rio, Sao Paulo, and Floripa.  I’m thinking I’ll get my fix.  I’ll keep you guys updated soon as I’m about to ship off!

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Tours

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of tours.  I've always been one to explore at my own pace.  I don't like being ushered about town with only a limited amount of time to see certain things.  I'd ... [Continue reading this entry]

My water bottle

Monday, November 10th, 2008
After a year or so of having this little guy, aluminum my water bottle has started to show a little character.  There are lots of dings, dents, and scratches all over the thing, and each one tells a different story. The ... [Continue reading this entry]

Inspiration

Friday, November 7th, 2008
What things inspire you to travel?  My first real taste of long-term travel was right when I graduated high school, going on a two month biking trip in Europe with one of my best friends.  To this day it's still ... [Continue reading this entry]

Blogging

Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Have you ever done long term travel and been overwhelmed by the amount of email from friends and family?  You know you want to answer each one in a thoughtful and timely manner, but it's just too much when you're ... [Continue reading this entry]

Carryin’ around Town

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
When I'm in town and have a hostel to crash at, I make sure that I only carry the bare minimum -- only my essentials.  Any important documents or credit cards, etc., are kept either in my locker at the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Work on the Road

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Backpacking as a young dude certainly has its perks, but my money definitely isn't infinite.  Fortunately, there are lots of options even for young broke folk like myself. You can usually negotiate work for lodging deals at hostels, since many times ... [Continue reading this entry]

Brazil

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

My first big target I'm going to be hitting while I'm down here is Brazil, mostly because I've been doing a bit of research on it for the company I work for.  I've put together a rough coastal itinerary, and ... [Continue reading this entry]