The Coromandel region is probably one of the most spectacular coast lines I have ever seen. Looking back on it, I still feel joy. This experience was new for me in quite a few ways. There were some complexities about choosing where to stay, anxieties about how to get around and some bad weather. During my three days in Whitianga, pronounced "fitiunga", I really let go of the anxiety. I only wish I could have had the confidence to chill and freak out less in the days leading up to this region.
Read MoreBay of Islands
I arrived in Paihia, based on the recommendation of my friend Kirsten who I had met in Tulum at the beginning of my travels. She had been to Paihia two years ago. She lamented not being able to do the famous cruise because of the weather but did recommend a nearby hike. This sounded like a pretty simple two day journey that I could easily handle without any sort of "fear of missing out"...
Read MoreWaiheke Island, Auckland
My first full day in Auckland started with a ferry ride to Waiheke Island. I had heard it was beautiful and easy to access. It sounded like a great way to start my New Zealand experience (and get another boat to compare to the Staten Island Ferry)...
Read MoreBeautiful Landscapes of New Zealand
It's taken me about 4.5 weeks to parse everything I saw in New Zealand. The country is remarkably beautiful. It has inspired to me to want to visit the national parks of the U.S. This post is an homage to the beautiful landscapes of the North Island...
Read MoreConquistador Recognition
Mexico City, which has the partially-destroyed Aztec Templo Mayor in the dead center of the city, a giant statue of Cuahatemoc on Avenida Reforma, streets and neighborhoods named after Aztec princes, fighters, heroes of the 19th Century Mexican Revolution, screams defiance of colonialism and imperialism.
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