Smokin'

Another view of Danny's skill.

March 12th 2007
It’s time to wrap up the Costa Rica entries, and move onto Argentina. I had made previous arrangements to stay at the Tranquilo Backpackers hostel once the camp had ended. My budget was “tranquilo” at $10USD per night; however, my mind was filled with skepticism. After checking it out and talking with some locals, I felt uneasy by the amount of people traffic and partying. Physically, I ... read more

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Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more

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Kate Knepper

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Upon graduating from college, I received a card from my dear friend Lauren Cunningham. A quote by Thoreau in black lettering against a white background read, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” Those very words lit a fire in me. The only problem was that I did not know how to manipulate the flame. What was the direction of my dreams? What life had I imagined for myself? After a mountain of deliberation, I realized that traveling has never steered me in the wrong direction. I imagine that it never will. I realized that in order to set m... full info

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