Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu: The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room October 3rd 2008 Some of you I know watch the HBO Comedy Flight of the Conchords. It is a hilarious show about two musicians from New Zealand living in NYC and they frequently break out into ridiculous songs about virtually nothing. On their first show, the first song they sung was about a pretty girl at a party, titled "The Most Beautiful Girl In the Room." ... read more
South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more
I quit my cushy job in health care software in January of 2008 and hit the road with my younger brother Darren (the one on the left of the photo). We had plane tickets to South East Asia and not much of a plan beyond that. It turned into one of the best years of my life. And, as a result of this blog, I convinced many of my friends to leave their uninspiring jobs and travel as well!
I am now finishing medical school in the United States and starting residency shortly. Money is tight, becoming a MD has me pinned down, but I jump at every opportunity I can to get out on the road.... full info