So, you’re looking to go to Indonesia? Well, if you’re headed there, you’ll need to know some of the language. Bahasa Indonesian is actually a dialect of Malay, the language spoken in various nearby countries, but it’s important to know it nonetheless. There are a lot of subdialects of Indonesian too, which I’ll get into…
Camping has been a big part of my life for many years. Trips to Yellowstone, Glacier, Bryce Canyon, and Zion have made important memories for me. I’ve made even more great memories camping in local areas, and even camping while headed to other destinations. Camping, if approached properly, can be a great experience for anyone….
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a beautiful town. The lake and mountains create idyllic scenes as you drive around the shore, explore downtown, or admire the view from the window of the CDA Resort. But there’s a part that’s not often talked about: the public art and statues in the Downtown area! In the last 20…
The word “adventure” comes up a lot nowadays, especially in fantasy stories like D&D and Lord of the Rings. But what does it actually mean to be adventurous? Well, I think the best analogy I have for it comes from something that has had a profound influence on my life: video games. I’ve spent most…
I talk about language a lot here. It’s part of my name and a big part of my identity on this blog. I’ve talked at length about the mechanics of language in other posts. But why is it that I’m so interested in language? A lot of people (myself included at one point) think of…
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a popular tourist destination year-round. It’s also my home town. If you’re planning to visit here, you can find plenty to do during any part of the season. There’s Downtown CDA’s Sherman Avenue, Tubbs’ Hill, and the boardwalk, as well as camping, hiking, and plenty of other outdoor activities. I’ll try…
Traveling somewhere with Spanish speakers? Well, depending on where you are, it can be difficult to navigate if you don’t speak Spanish. This can cause unnecessary stress when you’re just trying to have fun and explore. Also, knowing basic phrases won’t get you super far if you don’t understand the response or your only option…
So, you’re traveling to Belize! Maybe you’re going for the Mayan Ruins, the great diving experiences and beaches, or to have some other cool experience. Either way, you’re going to need to interact with other people. In most non-English speaking countries, you will need to learn phrases or words in another language to get around….
When most people visit Belize, it’s for one of two things: diving, or Mayan ruins. In San Ignacio, though, there are a lot of places to visit that can bring you closer to the culture of Belize itself. There are a couple of awe-inspiring Mayan ruins to see in the city, too. Here are a…
As I mentioned in my last post, I attended BVAR, an archaeology field school in San Ignacio, Belize. For information on what archaeology is like, particularly at a field school, make sure to check out that post! This will be more of a reflection on my experience as a whole. When I first made it…