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Note: See the end of this post to see how you can get/use my expense tracking spreadsheet (free).

Many people are interested in how much around-the-world (RTW) or other long-term travel costs, especially as a budget traveler or backpacker. Latin America, generally being a fairly inexpensive destination, is popular for long-term itineraries. So, I bring you some good news and bad news. … [ Read more ]

Subjects: Tourism (Places), Travel Guides

Continuing to highlight my fascination (obsession?) with street art of all kinds, here are photos I took in El Salvador. I found it a fairly rich source, especially the cities along the “ruta de las flores.” I only spent an afternoon in the capitol, San Salvador, but didn’t see a lot there. Most large cities are a good source so perhaps I was just in … [ Read more ]

Subjects: Photos, Street Art, Tourism (Places)

Continuing to highlight my fascination (obsession?) with street art of all kinds, here are photos I took in Panamá. I didn’t find it nearly as rich a source as some other countries, but here they are just the same.

Subjects: Photos, Street Art, Tourism (Places)

When I started my trip in Mexico in March of 2009 I started hearing about the option of sailing from Panamá to Cartagena, Colombia, visiting the beautiful San Blas islands (also known as the Kuna Yala) en route. Sounded good to me! More than a year later I have realized that travel goal aboard a boat called the Sacanagem captained by Brazilian/French Federico Layolle.Before getting … [ Read more ]

Subjects: Personal, Photos, Tourism (Places), Travel Guides