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San Pedro, Death Valley, and the Colour of Valparaiso

Narrowly escaping disaster on a mountain bike in the Valley of the Moon, I attempt to sandboard my way down Death Valley, eating far more than the recommended daily allowance of desert. After spending 24-hours with Tom Cruise on a bus, I arrive in the colourful port city of Valparaiso where I am hijacked by some Marxist revolutionaries. Fortunately, they paid for the beer.

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Santiago, Pucon & Climbing Mount Doom

With the generosity of fabulous hosts, I hang up my travelers hat to discover the streets and history of Santiago, partying with new friends and praising God at a Faithless concert. A week later I am interviewed on Chilean TV News, providing a suitable soundbite for a stupid gringo about to climb an erupting volcano in Pucon. I hiked to the crater with my courderoy jacket, because if Villarica did blow its load, I was determined to look my best for my untimely end.

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Eat, Sleep, Play

Remember, these are only the places I managed to get to, representing not a splash in the ocean, a fart in a hot tub, a mullet in a trailer park, a…you get the idea. read more

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Nicolas (FRA)
I am inspired by: Argentinian women
I regret: That my trip is too short
Today I am grateful for: Being invited to a table, because I didn't talk to many people today

Alvarock
I am inspired by: A good time
I regret: Nothing
Today I am grateful for: Living my life

Ken (JAP)
I am inspired by: My aunt who lives in California, she inspired me to travel
I regret: Not doing the things I could have
Today I am grateful for: My family

Philippe (FRA)
I am inspired by: Making decisions
I regret: Not traveling by myself sooner
Today I am grateful for: Creating good memories for myself and those around me