I’m going to the middle of the world
Time flies, just last year this time I was shuttling back and forth from the Brazillian Consulate trying to secure a passport for Brazil to go to Carnaval. That was a great trip and would do it again in a heartbeat. But a new year means a new country and while South America has been done a few →
Thanks dblair for dblair.com
I would like extend a big thank you to the other dblair for letting me have dblair.com in exchange for pickles. This is by far the most memorable deal I've ever done and will be sharing the story for years to come. Thanks, dblair
10 Things not to do in NY
If you're planning a trip to New York City, you need travel advice from someone who knows her way around. Because while there's a lot to do in New York City—plenty of iconic places to eat and drink and see—there are also a lot of things not to do: Crowded tourist traps, overhyped eateries, and not-so-authentic experiences are among the →
BMW Art Cars and Robin Rhode Art Project
Art Installation Featuring BMW Art Cars and Robin Rhode Art Project at NYC’s Grand Central Terminal through April 6, 2009 A public art installation at New York’s Grand Central Terminal, featuring two distinct sections and made possible by BMW, opened to the public last week. One is a collection of four iconic BMW Art Cars designed by Andy Warhol, →
South America ’09 Announced!!!
This will be the biggest trip ever... Brazil Carnival '09!!! Brazil Carival has been on my list of things to do for a long time and even more so since going to carnival in Trinidad. The itinerary as of now will have regular crew; Josh, Mike and myself travelling to Buenos Aires, Argentina on February 13th where we →
Vote Athlete of the Year
Please vote for our Jamaican athletes for IAAF athlete of the year. They have made us proud over and over again and a true star needs to be celebrated and rewarded for their dedication to athletics and Jamaica. Please click on the site below and tick VERONICA CAMPBELL-BROWN, MELAINE WALKER AND USAIN BOLT. Click here to vote
Ciudad Perdida
Trek Day 1 We got picked up around 8:45 in a 1980 something Toyota Landcruiser along an Australlian girl and a German girl who were also doing the Trek. We picked up 3 others, an Israeli, a Swede and  a Swiss.  I'm back after 5 days of trekking through a South American jungle. It was much harder than I thought it would be. I'll update when I →
Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida
Day 4 Nothing exciting to talk about, we got up, packed up our stuff and checked out of the hotel. Next we caught a cab and headed to the airport. The flight to Santa Marta was only 1 1/2 hour so it wasn't too bad. Once we got to Santa Marta, we caught a cab from the airport and headed to →
Meeting Pablo Escobar
Day 3 We woke up around 10:30, somewhat re-cuperated from the night before starving. We showered and left the hotel in search of food. mentioned a place called La Oficina Cocina which would be a good place to eat so we went looking for that place and after walking around for a few blocks found it closed. Seem that most places →
Bogota, we´re in!
Day 1 We made it safely into Bogota yesterday afternoon. Flight was only delayed 1 hour so it wasn´t too bad. Nothing like the flight into Chile. I was lucky to be seated next to a girl from Santa Marta, one of the towns we plan on visiting. She was able to give me a heads up on some of the events →
Colombia 2008
Its been a while since I've posted anything here, but with a new year comes a new trip. From January 11th to 26th I'll be travelling in and around Colombia. I'll post updates as often as possible and hopefully include pictures. Watch this space for more... Adios!