My interest in bridges started in middle school when my older brother began winning a series of bridge building competitions. My dad bought him a big photo book of the world’s most interesting and important […]
Singapore’s Southern Ridges Read More »
I’m ashamed to admit that before a few weeks ago I didn’t even know Penang existed. After having visited for only one afternoon, I can say it’s one of my favorite places I’ve been to,
Photo from the Road: Penang, Malaysia Walking Tour Read More »
Saving money on travel shots I just spend the first morning in Bangkok getting my necessary travel immunizations. Getting these shots here in Bangkok was a strategic move to save money—something I wish I could
My First Day in Bangkok (and where to get travel shots) Read More »
Jeonju is a traditional city with a strong culture. It is also one of the best cities in South Korea to see preserved architecture in the form of historical monuments and houses. I took a
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By Stephen Bugno Far outside the suburbs of Gwangju, in southwestern Korea, is the May 18th National Cemetery. Visiting is a moving experience—sad, beautiful, inspirational. In May of 1980 demonstrators of the democratic uprising were
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By Stephen Bugno When a city has the reputation that Cartagena has, it takes a few days to absorb the city to see if it lives up to its hype. So I spent the first
Cartagena: Living up to Expectations or Not? Read More »
After walking all around the old city for a few hours, I stopped for some grilled chorizo that this guy was cooking up. Colombia is a good place for street food: lots of fresh fruits like
Cartagena Street Vendor Read More »
By Stephen Bugno I have come to Colombia for two reasons. Noel, a good friend of mine lives in Medellin and after lingering for almost a year here, was encouraging me to visit before he
Arrival in Colombia, First Stop Medellin Read More »
By Stephen Bugno Over-crowded, polluted, dangerous. These were some of the misconceptions I had about Mexico City. Strolling the quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods of Coyoacon, the one-time neighborhood of Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and Leon Trotsky,
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I was so impressed by the architecture and interior design of Mexico City’s most elegant buildings: the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Torre Latinoamericana, Museo Nacional de Arte. One of my favorites was this: the interior
Photo from the Road: Correo Central, Mexico City Read More »
Walking off the plane I meet Gonzalo. He has black hair slicked to the side, is dressed stylish and caries a guitar. He asks me if this is the correct line for buying bus
Coming into Mexico City Read More »
By Stephen Bugno “It used to be a great place to party. Everybody would go over there from El Paso. Now El Paso is where everybody comes to party.” I’m hanging out for the afternoon
Contemplating Juarez Read More »
I’m back on the train, but my mind is not completely there. I’ve been sick, over-conversed, without sleep, under-worked, and walked all over the ancient city situated on trading routes even more
