Category Archives: Travel

Weekend Trips: Papudo/La Ligua

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Daniel

This post is a bit overdue, but I’m sitting here in a café a few blocks from my apartment, enjoying fast, free wifi, and I figure that finally updating about my trips is as good as any reason to put … Continue reading →

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Pucón: Hot Springs, Cold Winters and Zip Lines

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Daniel

In a spur-of-the-moment decision, I decided to head to Pucón for the weekend with a group of friends, other La Chile students who apparently like me felt the sting of a short break. After begging off work for the next … Continue reading →

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This will be a long post of highs and lows.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

Before this post truly begins, a short note. The last few days have been filled with both extraordinary fun and hair-pulling frustrations. I will describe the happy moments in full detail, but first, a short rant  (chee chee to follow). … Continue reading →

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One Month Reflections: On Power, Journalism and Pool

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Daniel

“Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.” Boy, ain’t that the truth. And as I’m pretty sure the great thinker Kareem Abdul-Jabar was trying to say, in our time, when your … Continue reading →

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Back From the Beach: A Summary

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Daniel

Full update to come, for now a few key highlights: • Beach at night • Pasta with crazy sauce (with crazy) • wine • the Pacifier / Rambo – the two movies that can be most easily translated to Spanish … Continue reading →

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Class, Politics and the Beach

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Daniel

Hey all, I’m a little sick, and I’ve taken the last couple of days off from school, so I figure I may as well try to do something productive while I’m laid up and update this thing. Luz and Andrea … Continue reading →

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Climbing San Cristobal and Bellavista

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Daniel

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When in Rome…

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Daniel

Insert witty welcome back opening. Our group just got back from a couple days at the beach, which is not quite what it sounds like, but was amazing nonetheless. We’re still in the introductory stage, which means no class yet, … Continue reading →

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El Paris de South America

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Daniel

Panama > LAX. The airport in Panama, whose name now escapes me, is apparently one of the greater hubs for Latin American travel. Between my two gates, arriving from Los Angeles and departing to Chile, I passed gates heading everywhere … Continue reading →

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Beat LA! Beat LA!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Daniel

The mathematics of travel do not favor the tall, as I found again to be true on my LA to Panama flight. After striking out in my search for free wi-fi in the international terminal, I managed to squeeze myself … Continue reading →

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