We stepped off the bus into unfamiliar territory as a cloud of smoke and dust plumed around us and the bus lurched away. Ominous clouds formed overhead (attributing to our rain curse of course) and Shaun and I looked around curiously. So this is what “Middle Earth” looks like. Or, in other words, the quaint… Continue reading A Lack of Hobbits in Middle Earth, Ecuador
We made our way back to Quito, Ecuador from Montanita due to a skatepark Shaun wanted to cover on his Boarderless skateboarding blog. Honestly, I wasn’t thrilled to visit. After hearing about several thefts of camera gear from multiple people, I was a bit concerned about running around with all the gear that we do.… Continue reading Who the Hell Goes to Quito, Ecuador?!
***I know we're a bit late on this post but better late than never?*** I think there is something wrong with us. We knew we had to get from Medellin, Colombia to Montanita, Ecuador in one day and somehow we took a 22 hour travel period with no complaints. I think my patience is becoming… Continue reading A Fiery Start to the Year in Montanita, Ecuador
After being nominated by both D Travels 'Round AND Breakaway Backpacker, I figured I might as well give this a shot. So here I go on the bandwagon! Welcome to our Travel A-Z! A: Age you made your first international trip I personally don't count Mexico as I was brought up in El Paso and… Continue reading Over Yonderlust’s Travel A-Z
We're making this week a video week (we're making up for lost time due to our stolen camera). We finally left Colombia after spending 6 glorious weeks there (and had only intended on 2). Since we got our replacement camera in Bogota, we are missing quite a bit of our adventures in Colombia but I… Continue reading Episode 16 – Momentos: Colombia Video
After wandering the streets of Banos, Ecuador looking for a decent wifi connection, we finally bring you Episode 15 - one I'm so proud of and I'm stoked to show you. This one goes down in history as one of the most special nights on our travels and one I will hold dear to my… Continue reading Episode 15 – Lanterns in Medellin, Colombia
We came to Cali, Colombia not knowing what to expect. We had just heard from the backpacker trail that is was the capital of salsa and we had to come. Shaun had promised me some time on the dance floor and I was going to take advantage of his promise. From Shaun skateboarding all over… Continue reading Photo Friday: Cali, Colombia – Cali Pictures
For 2012, Shaun and I will be trying a different kind of writing for some posts... known as Erica and Shaun type like they would talk posts. So, for our first one, here we go. Feedback would be appreciated on if you would like to see this more in the future. Add “Riding a Chiva… Continue reading Chivas in Colombia: Crazy in a Tin Can – Over Yonderlust
Somehow when I think of Medellin, Colombia, I don’t think of bands playing old timey, ragtime music that I find myself attracted to when I’m in Austin, Texas. In discovering Medellin, I quickly learned that nothing is what it seems. Music in Colombia took us by surprise. One of our friends graciously invited us to… Continue reading Finding Dixie in Medellin – Music in Colombia
.....and we're back! With our Go Pro in hand we have decided to finally conquer the world of video again. We aren't going to let a petty thief take away our love for making videos. Watch us as we make fools of ourselves while dancing in front of the camera! Take note of the serious… Continue reading Episode 14: Salsa Dancing Classes in Cali, Colombia
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… Continue reading The Six Dances of Cali, Colombia
Supposedly Medellin, Colombia is listed as one of the five places in the world that you must see lights. Their display not only costs quite a hefty chunk of change but creates jobs AND they sell the lights to other countries to supplement their yearly changing display. The Christmas lights in Medellin are just fantastic.… Continue reading Photo Friday: A Serious Christmas Lights in Medellin
I know I rarely discuss the downsides of travel but there is one thing that has been driving me bat shit crazy over the past 8 months on the road. Who knew that out of all the countries there would be good beer in Colombia? There is NO GOOD BEER ON TAP anywhere else. None.… Continue reading Beacon of Beer Hope in Bogota
I am a museum person. When I heard about the Bogota Gold Museum my ears perked immediately. I know some of you are surprised that a person of my tattooed, awesome, party-going, rock n’ roll luke-warm tepid lifestyle likes to spend hours of their Sunday afternoons in educational institutions. But I do. Somehow I had… Continue reading Gold Fever in Bogota, Colombia
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. Welcome to our first Christmas abroad. Yes, while it is 2am on Christmas Eve, I can't quite get to bed.… Continue reading Our First Christmas Abroad: Colombia
