Traveling Latin America on Two Wheels: David Wray

 Argentina, Latin America  8 Responses »
Sep 242012
 

Meet David Wray. My dad! Not only is he my father, but an inspiring traveler. “Work hard, play hard” is a phrase I could relate to him.  He has never let anything, even a busy and tiring career, get in the way of traveling. While I was growing up, he took my mom and I to Jamaica, through Mexico, and in my 7th grade year, he took me to Peru. Whether it was by nuture or nature, I obviously inherited the travel bug from him. He is still traveling whenever he can today, but mostly, by motorcycle. Continue reading »

Latin America by Bus: Tips and Advice for Overland Travel

 Argentina, Ecuador, How To's, Latin America  No Responses »
Jul 302012
 

I’ve traveled through Central America, Argentina and Ecuador on buses.  I wouldn’t have traveled around any other way.  While each region has differences in their bus systems, there are many things to be said about Latin American bus travel as a whole.  Here is my comprehensive round-up for making your Latin American travel plans a reality on a backpacker’s budget. Continue reading »