Written by Neon Armenia was a great place to recharge and plan for the upcoming mountain section. We tried to rest as much as we could before heading into the…
Women of Colombia
Written by Fidgit Connection both takes and creates energy. This is how an individual is able to keep on giving, when she has nothing left. Thus begets the irony: in…
Herstory: She Can Engineer a Better Way
The ‘Herstory: She Can’ series profiles women who pursue their passions. Each have stepped up with courage, a message, and a willingness to share her own odyssey. This week is…
Safety in Colombia
Written by Fidgit It can be difficult for travelers to get a judicious read on safety in Colombia. The rest of the world tells you it is incredibly dangerous, paramilitary…
Ibarra, Ecuador to Pasto, Colombia(!)
Written by Neon We stayed in Ibarra for a week. Our route in, through, and out of the city was along roads so we were able to chip away at…
A Reminder to Proceed with Care
Ever since that old man grabbed me and would not let go in Villa O’Higgins, then later the other villagers told me they had found a girl tied up in his house, I have given myself permission to be ruder than I ever thought permissible during my upbringing.