Start with Part I of Argentina Travels to figure out who Ayala is and who we are. “First hike in El Chalten,” Victor said, “Is twenty-six kilometers. Next day, we’ll take it easy and do nineteen. The following day, we get to El Calafate and hike up a glacier.” “When […]
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Welcome to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Coffee Capital of the United States
For a lot of people, Milwaukee is and has always been the beer capital of the US. This stereotype is enticing considering the city’s history but a little bit outdated. There is no denying that Milwaukee’s breweries thrived in the 19th and early 20th centuries and at some point, the […]
Read MoreJamaica: The World’s Highest Coffee
Last month, we did something irresponsible. Are you ready? We paid $15… for a cup of coffee. Yes, frugal backpackers who run this blog did that. Before you judge us for the splurge, all I can say is that we did it in a four-story fancy Starbucks on Magnificent Mile […]
Read MoreWondering About Chichen Itza
Every time I visit a place that is universally considered to be a “must-see” or a “wonder of the world”, I quietly prepare myself to be disappointed. Mass popularity often brings visitors (us including) to places that are totally overrated. Mount Rushmore, Stonehenge, the peeing boy statue – my personal […]
Read MoreA “Ruined” Vacation in Mexico
The soft light of the early morning sun was gently seeping through the canopies of trees as we were making our way through the jungle. Waking up super early and driving in a half-awakened state for two hours from Puerto Morelos was totally worth it as we were rewarded by […]
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