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The Six Dances of Cali, Colombia

Posted by Shaun at 12:00 am 11 Responses »

Jan 022012

I come from a very generic American background. There really isn’t any single country that I can claim as my heritage as my distant relatives mixed with other nationalities as often as they could. Well, every European, caucasian nation, that is. Likely because of this, I don’t have a dancing or even generic rhythm gene in my body. So in a desperate attempt to improve my dance skills, we headed to the Salsa capital of the world: Cali, Colombia. While in Cali, we discovered 6 different types of dances. Basic Salsa Dancing: Generally done by infants and foreigners. Private Salsa [...]

Our First Christmas Abroad: Colombia

Posted by Erica at 2:39 am 9 Responses »

Dec 242011

Forget Santa Claus. This year we have baby Jesus zipping around the world delivering Christmas. You know, I kinda like it. At least it has something to do with the religious aspect of the season. Yes, while it is 2am on Christmas Eve, I can’t quite get to bed. I’m still a little giddy about celebrating with our Medellin family and the fireworks outside are going full force. We are cooking our on the fly family a Christmas dinner complete with brown sugar ham, mashed potatoes, a cheese ball and EGG NOG! And in return they are making natilla, a [...]

Our Newest Endeavor: The Launch of BOARDER-LESS.com

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 28 Responses »

Dec 142011

Our Newest Endeavor: The Launch of BOARDER-LESS.com

***FAST FORWARD TO BOGOTA, COLOMBIA*** Little kids surrounded us with wide eyed curiosity as we made our way up a concrete ramp at the San Cristobal Sur public skatepark in Bogota, Colombia. Greetings were abound and once they learned Shaun’s name it would be shrieked at him across the park. For some of them, Shaun was the first gringo they had seen or met in their life. Little kids gathered around him to get a better look. “Tiene ojos azules!” (He has blue eyes!) “Si, el es muy guapo.” I replied. (Yes, he is very handsome.) They continued to pelt [...]

Chocolate – Breakfast of Champions

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 65 Responses »

Nov 072011

Yes, there seems to be a pattern here. I seem to post multiple posts on either tacos al pastor or chocolate. Can you blame me? We found ourselves on a chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Seeing the process from start to finish was nothing like I expected. Hell, I didn’t even know chocolate grew on trees. Seriously. It was time to be educated on one of the things I hold dearest to my heart – chocolate. We found ourselves starting the tour at about 8am – before loads of people started lining up for the personal tour. At [...]

Road Warriors: Traveling Through Central America

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 23 Responses »

Oct 242011

Road Warriors: Traveling Through Central America

I had to write this post. I had to write this to let you know exactly what you are getting into when you travel by bus in Central America. I thought chicken buses were slow due to the fact they pick up every person who flags then down on the side of the road. I was wrong. Bus travel through some spots of Costa Rica makes molasses look like Speed Racer. Example 1 – Day Trip to Tamarindo: Locals say it is only an hour trip. I mean, it is only 33 kilometers away (~21 miles). Tamarindo is supposed to [...]

Myths of Scuba Diving

Posted by Shaun at 12:00 am 51 Responses »

Sep 212011

Since Erica and I became PADI certified, many people have asked us to confirm/deny rumors and myths that they’ve often heard about regarding scuba diving. Because of the sheer volume of these requests, I figured it would be best to answer all these questions at once in a post. So, without further ado, here are some of the most common myths associated with scuba diving and the reality behind each one: MYTH: Sharks will eat you. Only if you’re weak. And bleeding. And they’re hungry. Not to mention, evolution gave us a natural shark repellent. They are called fists. If [...]

Scams to Know: Nicaragua

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 36 Responses »

Sep 092011

I was going to continue my attempt at doing an HDR photograph a week until we came across some disturbing news this week. Two sets of couples we know have been robbed in and around Managua over the past 2-3 weeks. Normally I give a location the benefit of the doubt but this is just getting absurd. I want to make sure that you know what to look out for when you are traveling through Nicaragua. Couple #1 The Tica bus station in Managua is in a somewhat shady part of town. Many backpackers find hostels in the area as [...]

How To: Break Into a Utilian House Like a Pro

Posted by Shaun at 1:31 am 36 Responses »

Aug 312011

How To: Break Into a Utilian House Like a Pro

Disclaimer: These steps should not be followed unless you have received permission from the homeowner (in this case, Talon from 1 Dad 1 Kid) to gain entry to the premises by any means necessary. It is also written assuming you have no tools (just like MacGyver or Chuck Norris [err scratch that... Chuck Norris would just roundhouse-kick the door down]). Additionally, it may be a good idea to exhaust other options first, such as contacting the land lord or other people who may have spare keys. Step 1: Locate an accessible window in which the glass slats are open (angled) [...]

El Mercado San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 6 Responses »

Aug 012011

El Mercado San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala

Knowing that we were going to spend a fair amount of time living in Xela, we wanted to explore all that the neighboring cities had to offer as well. To do so, we got in contact with Adrenalina Tours. This company piqued our interest due to the fact that they solely work with local people for their tours as well as their focus on eco/sustainable tourism. And after spending a morning on one of their tours, we were glad we did. Our first stop was San Francisco el Alto, where the largest open-air market in Central America calls home. We [...]

Chocolate Should Be a Food Group – Oaxaca, Mexico

Posted by Erica at 12:00 am 38 Responses »

Jun 062011

Chocolate Should Be a Food Group - Oaxaca, Mexico

There are a few ‘when in Rome’ moments you need to partake in when you travel and chocolate in Oaxaca, Mexico is one of them. Even you chocolate-is-okay-but-I’d-rather-consume-other-foodstuffs people will appreciate it. Sure, chocolate is delicious but think about the fact that you are also partaking in the preservation of an old Aztec recipe. They used to prepare it cold and unsweetened, however, this was a drink of the Gods so only the elite classes could partake of it. There are a few family owned and operated chains in Oaxaca for chocolate. We happened to be staying in a hostel [...]

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