In Paraguay, I spent the first two weeks in Asuncion, the capital city. Time flew while I was indulging in re-living my life from ten years ago, which involved getting used to the size of the currency, street names, bus routes, particular word choices etc. As much as I enjoyed living in Asuncion, I was …
To me, Corrientes seemed quite similar to Asuncion. Not only did the streets look alike, but people used some Guarani words and ate Chipa. I tried but it was a bit hard to appreciate Corrientes as Corrientes because I was already overwhelmed the excitement about getting to Paraguay in a couple days. But I was …
Now you know that I’m driving but when I was preparing for this trip, I was reviewing different modes of transportation and hitchhiking was actually one of the options. I remember reading several posts by hitchhiking travelers and thinking about the pros and cons. I haven’t done much hitchhiking but I assume it’s usually a …
Crossed the border in Clorinda, Argentina and arrived in Paraguay. After a decade, I’m happy to explore and rediscover this familiar country for a month, while catching up with old friends. @Asuncion, Paraguay, May 28, 2018
Argentina! It’s still the northernmost part of Argentina but when I think about it, it is definitely not insignificant that I made it up to this far, to the Southern Cone region. After 8 months and almost 40,000 kilometers, my company(car) and I are still healthy without having hurt anyone. I can only be grateful …
On a Friday, I decided to spend in La Paz until Monday instead of driving South. That was to make sure to finish some logistical stuff with ease and to experience the city further. And the latter included an afternoon trip to Valle de la Luna, or the Moon Valley. Google argued that it was …
With Raul. After meeting with him three times in a week’s time, I’m happy to call him my best friend in La Paz. @La Paz, Bolivia, May 14, 2018
Gio, Serena, and Christina @Onkel Inn, Uyuni, Bolivia, May 15, 2018
Gio, Serena, and Christina It was nice to share experiences with fellow long-term travelers from Italy and Maryland, US. @Onkel Inn, Uyuni, Bolivia, May 15, 2018