Vipassana Experience Day 5: Vibrations and Meeting the Teacher
Vipassana Experience Day 9: True Love I woke with a start. My entire body tinged with vibrations that lingered fromContinue Reading
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Venturing to Siloé, Cali’s Most Dangerous Barrio In Valle de Cauca
Siloé (also known as Comuna 20) is a hillside neighbourhood that houses some of the poorest Caleños. It is the same story. You have heard it before.
Transiting in Guayaquil, Ecuador: My Amazing Race from Cuenca to Puerto Lopez
Some cities can be intimidating, even for someone who grew up in one of the world’s speediest cities. Often, IContinue Reading
Explore Cuenca, Ecuador: Charms, Potions and Straw Hats
Lately, I have been procrastinating when it comes to writing. Ideas and words escape me, dripping slowly and haltingly like aContinue Reading
Agua Blanca, Ecuador: Socio-cultural sustainability at its best
I was counting on serendipity, and I was not disappointed. We first heard of Agua Blanca during our bus journeyContinue Reading
Playa Los Frailes: One of Ecuador’s most beautiful beaches
Playa Los Frailes is an exclusive beach, in the sense that it is located within the Machalilla National Park and one needsContinue Reading
Puerto Lopez, Ecuador: Conversation with a Fisherman
Fishing is one of the main industries in Puerto Lopez, but sadly, the morning fish market seems to be overlooked most of the time.
Poor Man’s Galapagos: A real-life documentary at Isla de La Plata
The strategically-located Puerto Lopez is the gateway to the Poor Man’s Galapagos – more commonly known as Isla de LaContinue Reading
Explore Bogota, Colombia: Immersive Experiences in the Capital City
Bogota evokes mixed emotions for me. While the crazy traffic and cold weather made me feel dreary, it’s undeniable that this city is very much alive and has that buzz and diversity that only great cities harbour.
Tatacoa Desert, Huila: Traipsing In the Valley of Sorrows In Colombia
What is the difference between sand dunes and a desert? I found myself wondering about the differences, as I trudgedContinue Reading
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