Two weeks in the Other America

Okay, a little more than two weeks. But traveling solo in any underdeveloped country can be the most insane/happiest/depressing thing anyone can do. So many extremes, both high and low.
Since I arrived in Peru on the 16th of October, I´ve completed a large array of things, both touristy, and non-touristy. The worst part; spending 4 days alone in a shitty hostel with no one to talk to because of food poisoning. Meh. Did Machi Picchu yesterday, and although the fees were astronomical compared to the rest of SudAmerica, it was worth it. Machu Picchu IS the most beautiful place on earth. Nothing Ive seen has come close. It was well worth the $40 entrance fee. (And the $9 I spent on overpriced water)

Above all else, backpacking is an addiction. Being able to land someplace anywhere in the world, with no friends, no roots, and honestly, no one you can really trust. For some its a giant party, for others a touristy experience, for some its everything and more. One thing is certain; it takes a certain mind-frame.

I´m a moderate traveler. I did 2 and a half months in Asia at the beginning of the year. I did a school trip to Europe (overpriced and really boring, with really really boring people).
I meet workaholics here on their two weeks vacation, and I meet the hardcore crowd, who disappear for up to two years on an extended holiday, although this type typically never reveals their finances. I suspect independent wealth.

Currently, Im in Puno, Peru. A sleepy, touristy southern town close to Bolivia, which is probably my destination tomorrow!

First post, New trip!

First Post!

I've always been pretty big into blogs. After much procrastination and a busy period, here I am, with my first post. 

This has been an interesting year; it started with an extended trip to Southeast Asia and is ending with an extended trip to South America with some work experience in between. 

I'll keep everyone updated on my latest happenings and whereabouts in the southern continent! 

The scenario itself is asking for adventure:

A male traveling solo to South America for 75 days with no friends for thousands of miles and no set plans. Colombia? Brazil? Venezuela? Patagonia? Anything and everything will happen. 

And oh yeah, my Spanish is next to horrible. I'll either sink or float in the emerged atmosphere. 

Whatever happens, I want to spend the most time in the most politically and socially volatile areas; no better way to experience a different country then during a period of social upheaval (provided there is no American lynch mob!) Venezuela is very expensive so I'll probably head to Bolivia. 

But we'll see. Its all up in the air!