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Four Months Riding in South America

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Exactly four months ago I rode my motorcycle south from Ecuador and started a trip without any specific route or schedule. Through Peru, Bolivia, Chile and now in Ushuaia Argentina, I am probably near the halfway point of the trip. It isn’t possible to be any further from Ecuador and still be in South America. It has been a good four months.  Traveling by motorcycle enables access to places that planes and tour buses pass by. From the mountains of Peru, through the flat barren landscapes of coastal Peru and Argentina, and the high lakes of Bolivia speckled with flamingos.  The incredible traffic on the roads of Lima and La Paz. The coastlines of Paracas … Continue reading →

The First Month…Cuenca to Lima…30 days by motorcycle

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A month of high mountain passes and Pacific beaches. Cold rainy afternoons and warm desert evenings. Hostels for 20 soles (7+ USD) a night and AirBnBs for 120 soles. And way too many french fries (papas fritas). The journey started exactly a month ago. Leaving Cuenca and everything that did not fit on the motorcycle was in storage. To be honest, there wasn’t that much going into storage.  Heading south, up and over the mountains that surround Cuecna (cuenca translates to basin).  Southern Ecuador is mountainous, but more like very high rolling hills than the jagged Peruvian peaks to come. Passing through the hills of southern Ecuador you start to get a feel for life … Continue reading →

First Time in Thailand

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AI Prompt: Write a first-person story about a professional travel writer visiting Thailand for the first time. As a professional travel writer, I had been fortunate enough to explore many beautiful destinations around the world. But, I had never made it to Southeast Asia, until now. With excitement, I boarded the plane to Thailand, eager to finally experience this incredible country for myself. The moment I stepped off the plane, I was hit by a wave of heat and humidity. Despite the discomfort, I couldn’t help but feel exhilarated. I knew that this was going to be a trip that would stay with me for a lifetime. My first destination was Bangkok, the capital of … Continue reading →

Life is a Thru-hike

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Life is a thru-hike. Every day it’s a matter of waking up and finding a way to repeatedly put one foot in front of the other, minute after minute, day after day, for a whole lot of days. Along the way, you are going to eat, drink, laugh, cry, and sleep. And when you get to the point where you can’t do any of that anymore, then one way or the other you have reached the end of your trail. For some people, the end of the trail comes sooner than later. Some people will find their trail blocked by obstacles, will allow themselves to be sidetracked, or be forced to take a detour, and … Continue reading →

Why Do We Seek Adventure?

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Why is it that so many of us are constantly seeking out new adventures rather than being satisfied with our current situation? What motivates us to spend so much money and time exploring those places that others might pay to avoid? How can you explain that seemingly irresistible urge to see what lies behind the next mountain, over the next ocean, and around the next bend in the path? The answer to those questions may seem self-evident, but it is not. And it does not appear to be something innate to human begins. We all know people who are quite capable of chasing adventure and yet have no desire to do so. In fact, the … Continue reading →