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Weird History: José Asunción Silva
In Colombia, you might see statues and images of a man with a heart-shaped hole in his chest. It’s creepy and beautiful, especially when you know the story behind the man the statues represent, José Asunción Silva.
José Asunción Silva was a Colombian poet, which is… Continue reading
Snapchat: Give Me 10 Seconds, I’ll Show You the World
When I first heard about Snapchat, I figured it was just a stupid app for tweens, something along the lines of kik but with more sexting. I ignored it and had no intention of using it until my friend, Ellen, convinced me to give it a shot. Ellen doesn’t have a Twitter or an Instagram, so it was pretty strange… Continue reading
Why I Flew to Another Continent for Medicine (and How You Can Too)
I’m a freelancer who has figured out how to make enough money not to starve, but, thanks to being linked to the US healthcare system, still struggles to afford doctors appointments.
In December 2015, I spent over $1,000 on doctors appointments, blood tests, and other medical care. I didn’t even go to a hospital. Many of the blood tests… Continue reading
A Day in Cartagena, Colombia
As much as I would have loved to spend more time in Cartagena, I ended up only getting 24 hours, arriving around 4pm by bus on one day and flying out at 4pm the next. Obviously, my tourism was limited by both time and travel exhaustion, as this was the end of my trip, but I still managed to see… Continue reading
Why I Don’t Take Vacations From Fitness
A lot of people completely forgo fitness routines while traveling and just go into “Vacation Mode,” which is totally fine. I, however, very rarely take a vacation from fitness. No matter where I am, I’m working out, and I’ve got some solid reasons.
My metabolism makes no sense
I’ve always known that my metabolism wasn’t great, but I was… Continue reading
Where to Hang Out with Sloths in Costa Rica
I did literally zero research before going to Costa Rica. In my defense, my friend Iris, a food writer, contacted me only a few days before she was set to arrive. She explained that her original travel companion had bailed on her and asked if I would by chance be available to meet her in Costa Rica in… Continue reading
