Language and Culture
Language learning, cultural encounters, and perspectives from the road.
Uno, Two, Dree, Gadu...Welcome to Belize
If I asked you, could you tell me the official language of Belize? Did you know over half the population of Belize is bilingual? How many languages are spoken there?...
The Night Robin Hood Stole our Tools in Mexico
Robin Hood has returned to help the poor and steal from the rich. But what if you are the rich and he breaks into your overlanding vehicle? An essay about...
The Purpose of Travel
Travel is a passion for many of us, a passion we often invest a great amount of time, energy, and resources into. But what, exactly, is its purpose? The answer...
The Gringo Conundrum
Traveling in Baja California, we have encountered a problem we foresaw before we got here. Although we came to Mexico to get to know the locals, we find ourselves primarily...
Overcoming Stereotypes
On our third night camping in Mexico, the words of the many people who had told us “Mexico is dangerous” rang in our heads. A story about camping, stereotypes, and...
Language Learning is Awesome or The Importance of a Good Spare Tire
As of three and a half weeks into Mexico, chances to practice Spanish are everywhere. Although my language skills are still in their infancy, this does not deter me from...
Popular Questions: Hablamos Español?
Do we speak Spanish? As we get closer and closer to Central America, this question becomes ever more important. How do we plan on learning, and why is it so...
A Discussion Concerning Social Responsibility
Instead of becoming a teacher, I decided to move into my van and travel through various countries and cultures. Was this an irresponsible decision, was I failing to fulfill my...
