The Pros and Cons of Raising an Expat Family in Medellin
“Pupo!” demanded my one-year-old. I stared at him blankly. “What did you say, bub?” “Pupo.” “Do you need a diaper change? Poopoo?” “NO!” he was screaming in earnest now, furious at my lack of comprehension, “PUPO!” My (Colombian) husband intervened at this point and...
Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido – Costs and Travel Times By Bus, Plane, Bike and Rental Car
How to Go From Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido by Bus and Plane If you’re reading this post you’re probably planning on going from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido (or in reverse – Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca). If so, you’re in luck. I just did this trip both by bus and by plane....
Black Backpackers? Where in the World Are They?
“Only 4% of frequent backpackers are African-American, while Hispanics make up 19%, and Whites just over 70%” – Backpacker Magazine, May 1996 Yesterday I lazed on my couch trying to calculate how many Black backpackers – meaning those ‘of African ancestry’, I had seen...
WHY I’M PRIVILEGED – A MESSAGE TO MY FRIENDS
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Happy Belated Thanks Giving Thanksgiving was yesterday, so I’m bit late in releasing this message. BUT, it’s never too late to GIVE THANKS is it? Yesterday I was thinking about the things I am thankful for. Health, family and...
The Black Traveler: Being A Black Man Traveling in South and Central America
This post is my personal account of being a Black Traveler in South and Central America. A few years ago I wrote a post called ‘Black Backpackers – Where in the World Are They’ . To date it is one of my most read posts and it has some of the most...BUY PHOTOS OF COLOMBIA
About AdventureJo!
Hi I'm Joel Duncan, the adventurer behind AdventureJo! Like many others, I have an insatiable appetite for travel and all the excitement that comes with it. I am currently traveling in Central and South America, writing, photographing and sharing tips to help you to plan your own crazy adventure. Read More...