South America is considered by many to be one of the best continents for budget backpacking. Although visa costs for US Citizens and other nationalities are relatively high, local prices are not. While some regions, such as western Colombia are dodgy, most areas are extremely safe. Admittedly this is a bit of a generalization, but […]
How To Avoid Being Robbed On The Road
When I ran away and lived on the streets of Europe and the Middle East, I acquired certain survival skills. I learned which dumpsters would yield the best food. I learned how to jump trains, hitchhike and travel for free. And although it took me many fights, I also learned how to outsmart and avoid […]
Crossing The Darien Gap: All The Options
Before departing on my Great South American adventure, I had no Idea the Darien Gap even existed. It wasn’t until I began chatting with other backpackers en route to South America did I learn of this anarchic cartel filled jungle that divides the continents. The more people who advised me not to attempt the overland […]
Sail The San Blas Islands On An 85ft Yacht
Although most backpackers embark on this trip in order to safely traverse the drug cartel filled jungle known as the Dairen Gap, it is much more than simply a ferry service between the continents. It is a Caribbean sailing adventure where you will explore islands and witness sunsets that are the stuff of dreams and […]
Work In Exchange For Passage
With only 600$ to my name, I needed to figure out a way to cross the Darien gap on the cheap or better yet for free. I reviewed all the Darien Gap options and decided that my best bet was to try and hitch a ride on a sailboat. Although I knew I might have […]
Working Aboard A Caribbean Sailing Yacht
I am writing to you from the San Blas islands on the stern sun deck of the 85 foot Yacht Independence. The sun is slowly ushering in the moon through brilliant pinks, oranges, and light blues behind clouds the size of mountains.. The sea is calm and I can hear nothing but the gentle caress […]
