Archive for the ‘Bros & Hoes’ Category

One of the most frequent questions I receive in the T2T inbox is how I meet and befriend locals while traveling and living abroad. The entire concept of this site focuses on that interaction and I base the success of each adventure on the friends I’ve made and authentic moments I’ve shared with locals. I’m not saying you can’t have the same experiences following the backpacker trail or hanging out in tourist bars, but I do think that while traveling, everyone should make some effort to understand a place and culture through the people who define it. The moments I cherish most while traveling and living abroad are those when taking photos seems inappropriate and an explanation of the scene always falls short of the feeling. They are the times when you feel comfortable being part of something completely foreign. It’s for this reason I’ve gone into every South American …

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On one of my first nights in Sucre I had dinner on the balcony of a lovely little restaurant overlooking the city’s main square. As I gazed out across the beautiful gardens and sidewalks that lined the plaza I noticed something really disturbing. A group of young college kids were hurling water balloons across the street at some unsuspecting girls walking by. The poor girls were nailed in the back and face, while the boys laughed and huddled up nonchalantly. I thought this was really messed up. To my surprise, the girls kept walking and nobody stepped in to stop the guys. They carried on with the aerial assault for the next half-hour as I watched girl after girl get soaked, only to walk it off. I didn’t understand. Every time I walked through the plaza on the following nights I witnessed the same thing, so I finally stopped and …

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After being a bit disappointed with the scarcity of eye-candy in Ecuador, I crossed the border into Peru with high expectations. Although there isn’t as much hype around Peruvian beauty like Colombians or Argentines, I was relieved to find that from Mancora down to Arequipa, the women of Peru held their ground against their sexy latina counterparts. Now as I get settled in Bolivia and start my adventure here, I leave you with my heavily researched and overly biased list of the hottest women of Peru. The list is generated from recommendations by Peruvian friends based on hotness, fame and skills. Enjoy responsibly. T2T’s Top 10 Hottest Peruvian Women 10. Alexis Amore – Porn stars are beautiful too! That’s why I’m kicking off the Top 10 hottest Peruvian list with the lovely and sensual mattress actress, Alexis Amore. Born in Lima in 1978, her award-winning work in adult entertainment has made her one of the …

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69. Latin women love same-side sitting. I think it’s sexy if done with the right person and food selection (When eating ribs respect the space). 68. Chivalry isn’t dead gentlemen. Open doors, pull out chairs and offer your jacket. 67. Unlike American women, don’t expect Latin women to thank you for your chivalry, it’s expected. 66. You need to set a precedent early on… NO SURPRISE VISITS. They’re dangerous and will become more and more frequent. Not to mention they’re unexpected. 65. Never trust a woman who drives a mustang. 64. Never fight over a woman, but you can fight to defend a woman. 63. If you find a hot Ecuadorian woman you better hold on to her. 62. When in Argentina, drink a little Fernet and coke after dinner and it will help with digestion. 61. When in Colombia, order a bottle of Aguadiente vs individual drinks. It’s cheaper …

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**Watch in HD** On day 1 of volunteering at Paseo Los Monos Monkey Rescue Center in Puyo, Ecuador my camera was confiscated by Sambo, the alpha woolly monkey. He told me I could have it back at the end of the week, but not before he put together this short video explaining his life at “the Monkey Ranch”. If you notice any shaky footage you need to understand that monkeys don’t use tripods. Read all about my experience at Paseo Los Monos Monkey Rescue Center. Special thanks to all animals and volunteers who made this week one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Also, thanks to Nick Greco for translating Sambo’s dialog. Having trouble loading the video? Try watching it on the T2T Youtube Channel

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As the 5th largest city in South America you’d think Lima would get a little more respect. Before arriving in Peru’s capital, all I heard was that Lima is a boring pass-through metropolis that you could experience in 4 days on your way to Machu Picchu. Not one to listen to other’s travel reviews, I decided to spend 3 weeks in the city to scratch the surface on my Peruvian townie mission: Learn to cook like a Peruvian chef. While searching for cooking classes in Lima, I spent my time enjoying the coastline in Miraflores, scavenging through the massive street markets downtown, devouring traditional Peruvian dishes and I even taking the time to check out some pretty impressive historical stuff. After almost a month in Lima, I can say with confidence that this is a city that I’d definitely like to spend more time in. The people are friendly, the …

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After a month and a half in Ecuador it’s time to head south to Peru, but I wouldn’t feel right about leaving without giving you the other side of Ecuadorian beauty, beyond the country’s incredible landscape, culture and cuisine. The “Hottest People” posts have become one of my favorite features on the T2T site, not only because of the obvious benefit I get from “researching” pop culture, but because of how the lists are created. I ask locals who their favorite celebrities are and their ranking opinion. For this list I received “insight” from our cooks at the Monkey Rescue Center, computer technicians at the Mac store, Ecuadorian friends in Quito, Baños and Cuenca and even a few bartenders, waitresses and hostel workers along the way. While Ecuadorian women didn’t provide the same neck-whipping-double-takes on the streets as often as the ladies of Colombia and Argentina, there were a few …

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Welcome to the 2nd edition of T2T’s world hottest people list! I know some of you might be thinking, “What does this have to do with travel and becoming a townie?” Well, my response to that is, everything! Pop culture is popular culture, one of the most discussed topics in the world. If you’re not up-to-date with local music, entertainment or smoking hot models what are you going to talk about at the beauty salon? The weather? Boring tourist! I spent the weekend scouring the Internet and asking Colombian friends who their favorite Colombian beauties were in an effort to organize a master list of the “hottest Colombian women”.  As you will notice, I left out 2 very significant Colombian sex symbols, Shakira and Sofia Vergara. The reason for this is I wanted to introduce you to people that you’ve never heard of. Sofia, if you’re reading this, I hope …

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One of the greatest aspects of living in Colombia (Medellin, Colombia in particular) is the breathtaking countryside and traditional pueblos that lay just beyond the city’s reach. On any given day, you can jump on a bus and trade the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellin for the tranquility of rural landscapes and traditional villages, tucked away within the incredible lush green mountains that confine the city. Last Saturday night I was at the Nacional vs Cali football match in central Medellin and struck up a conversation with a Colombian girl named Jennifer, who was back visiting her hometown from Toronto, Canada. She told me that she was heading to Cisneros in Northeastern Antioquia (province) on Monday to visit family and asked if I wanted to join her. Based on my infatuation with Colombian pueblos and inability to say “no”, I quickly accepted her offer before she could think twice. …

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Carrera 7 is one of the main avenues leading into central Bogota and on New Years Eve it’s closed off to cars and buses to make way for street vendors and live music. As I walked down the street to the big concert downtown I was offered everything from beaded necklaces to weed to life-size Justin Beiber posters. Although tempting, I brushed them all off and walked over to where a big crowd had formed in the middle of the street. It was a good ‘ol fashion game of Hide the Guinea Pig! I definitely would have kept moving if it was “hide the gerbil” but this was exciting… The crowd bets (individually) on which of 15 mini houses setup along the street the guinea pig will run into after the announcer gives him a push. These little furry entertainers are quite the well-trained crowd pleasers. They casually walk down to …

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By popular demand, I decided to expand on my previous list and give the ladies a little eye candy as well. For this I turned to a few Argentine lady friends for help me create the ‘man list’. Without further ado, here are the hottest men of Argentina that you should get to know if you’re planning a trip to Latin America. Ladies, let’s here your opinion. How would you rank the list? Who would you add/subtract? I hope you enjoy it, because I might take some heat for this one. The Top 10 Hottest Guys of Argentina: 10. Alejandro Lacroix - Alejandro Lacroix was a model that made his living as a travel agent until his passion for DJing scored him a spot on MTV. As his appearances became more frequent in a select circle related to electronic music in Buenos Aires, he obtained a position on the terraces of Clubland …

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It’s Friday afternoon so let’s mix things up and talk about “pop culture”. After a week of hard-nosed investigative research, I’m finally ready to unveil the top 10 women you should know from Argentina. It was a long and tireless process but with the help of some Argentine friends (and google images) I’ve put together a well thought out list that highlights the best Argentina has to offer. Sure Colombia and Brazil are home to many famous hotties, but I wanted to uncover the Argentine women who grace the pages of Latin American magazines and newspaper stands that you’ve never heard of! If you are planning a trip to Latin America, especially Argentina, these are the names (and faces) you should know. Remember, you can never truly become a townie if you don’t know who people are talking about. Pop culture is as important to understanding a culture as anything …

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