Pulgas is good for a few hours of admiring the creativity of the hand-painted mirrors, personally designed candles, and Beatles pillowcases. It’s kind of like a giant yard sale but cooler and with more or less crap for sale (depending on your perspective).
hen I made the decision to become a nomad, New Zealand was my first destination. The country will always hold a special place in my travel memories – not to mention it’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
We pass a pair of apathetic llamas resting on the asphalt, stylishly dressed in sparkly top hats and sequined saddles. Their handler tries to entice us with a photo opportunity. I’m tempted, but I feel like strapping on one of the cowboy hats the lamas have tied to their saddles for visitors and wrapping my arms around their necks like we’re old high school buddies would be insulting.
You get free accommodation, the hostel gets free publicity and an expert review, and my website gets free promotion as well.
It’s a common misconception that traveling is expensive. It can be wildly pricey, or it can be unbelievably cheap, depending on your travel style, the countries you visit, how fast you travel, and the exchange rate of the money you’ll be traveling with.
Even with the rampant temptation this beach bum haven provides, the disciplined backpacker can survive on just $5 a day.
Aside from dodging transvestites and trying to find a non-instant cup of coffee, Quito is a vibrant city with a million things to see and do.
The Mariscal district, which is where the majority of hostels and nightlife is, has its fair share of “opportunists” as well. An inflated number of tourists in a small radius + alcohol = fair game for your local thug.
In 2007, I made a decision to live life on my own terms. I use travel as a medium to push my personal boundaries, broaden my perspectives, and challenge my idea of what's wrong and right. [Read more]
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