Broken Hearts

Only when you leave that you realize how much you're missed.

The Chile Itinerary

Santiago: Attractions...Bella Vista (where the young bar scene is), Santa Lucia (beautiful park with a small trails, great place for photos overlooking santiago), San Cristobal (huge hiking park, you can take the funicular down which also is also good for photos). There is the Pablo Neruda house which is near Bella Vista. Also, there is a great huge seafood market/restaurant place. I don't remember what the street is called but it's at the end of the street with all the big department stores.

Vina Del Mar and Valpraiso: These two cities are within 1 hour of Santiago. Take the metro to the bus depot. Once you get to either city you can take a small bus to the other one. In Valpraiso, there's great graffiti!! Take a ton of pics. There is also another Pablo N museum there as well. Can get a little dangerous at night. Vina is more of a beach city. Sit on the beach and just drink there or at a restaurant.

Valdivia: This take about a half day to get to. City of beer : )

Like I said there are a ton of small cities that are wonderful it just depends on time and what you want to see. Buses are your best friend.

Try Hostelworld for cheap hostels. Remember these are cheap places so shared bathrooms and gnarly rooms. LOL. But it's all about the experience.

Special thanks to my long lost love, Virginia, for pulling this all together.

Nothing is Best Left Unsaid

In the end, I simply wanted to travel with you. Pack some cameras in my bags. Then dance the night away.

Denver 'When I Get There' Checklist

I consider this my personal 'essential to do' list for when I settle down in my new abode in Denver later this month.

1. Completely furnish my first apartment from floor to ceiling.
2. Find the best pizza joint.
3. Find the best sushi (I heard Sushi Den is good).
4. Find the best Vietnamese (Federal Boulevard is a must).
5. Attend 5 concerts down the street.
6. Hit up 20 different microbrews.
7. Purchase 2 bikes; one for the trails (Cherry Creek) and one for the commute.
8. Walk around the capitol.
9. Write 50 Yelp reviews.
10. Create 5 video journal entries.

Ciak Journals Rival Moleskins

If you're all about expressionism, then you've probably got one of these. They're like the Moleskin notebooks (apparently everyone carries one in Europa), but with a lighter page feel. God forbid if you write with a felt pen as it would go through the other side, but they're good bargains nonetheless. Get 'em here.

The Tango Hotel: Taipei Xin Yi

We all know Taiwan’s a bit noisy, humid and sometimes overbearing, but I've heard their hotels are just damn awesome. A friend of mine spent a few nights in the newly opened Tango Hotel and it turned out to be one of the best-valued luxury boutiques he’d ever stayed in. In addition to the huge rooms (42 square meters), a 42″ Pioneer Plasma, and a sunken jacuzzi tub (with another flat screen), everything was tricked out with a remote control; to say that Asians love their electronics would be a gross understatement. What’s really remarkable though is the price, which falls between $120 and $200 per night per room depending on size. You can’t seem to get in anywhere in NYC decent for even three times that. Graduation trip anyone?

The New Old Tokyo: Modern Retro

The 12 million person metropolis of Tokyo has gone all quiet and traditional. Even with all the technology, Julia Chaplin of the NY Times noticed Tokyo's nightlife has shifted towards embracing tradition and finding respite from an always-on connected lifestyle. People are enjoying quiet conversations with one another at secretive spots all over the country; a quality of company in a more homely atmosphere than the more common western-style nightclubs and bars.

Top 5 Places I Rather Be Right Now

So much school. Here's a list of the top five places I'd rather be as of the moment:

1. Shanghai, China
   
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Toronto, Canada
4. Sunnyvale, CA, USA
5. Oahu, Hawaii