Kesse Buchanan
I have spent the last 2 years dodging bullets, avoiding getting trampled in riots and being nice to people with machetes, traveling the world working as a freelance journalist. To get a story I have convinced villagers to let me ride their water buffalo in Cambodia, climbed through a sweltering jungle in the D.R.C., jumped off a bridge in Bosnia and lived in a mud hut in Zimbabwe. I have traveled to over 50 countries alone and all on a shoe-string budget. All my travels have been alone and on public transportation.
I spent almost a year reporting from 16 countries in Africa, then continued freelancing from Nepal, India and Eastern Europe and focused on in-depth interviews in Kosovo, Albania and Bosnia.
Now I am traveling in South America and writing a book about my experiences.
Latest Articles
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Top Tourist Attractions in Medellin, Colombia
Medellin, a dazzling city in Colombia, is often overlooked by tourists. But this is a city that has everything a traveler could want or need and should not be missed.
Jul 19, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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Medellin's Public Transportation System
Medellin boasts the only metro in Colombia. It's a revolutionary metro system in a cutting-edge city. Luckily for tourists, the metro system happens to be user-friendly.
Jun 21, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu
The following tips can help make a visit to Machu Picchu more memorable and help travelers who are only there for a day get the most out of their experience.
May 18, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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A Trip To Bolivia's Jungle
For the adventurous traveler, one of the best and cheapest ways to access the Amazon Basin jungle is via Rurrenabaque, Bolivia.
May 13, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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Bolivia's "Death Train"
The "Death Train" takes travelers between Santa Cruz and Quijarro Bolivia. Here is what to expect on the train and how to get tickets.
Apr 27, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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How to Sleep on an Overnight Bus
A little creativity goes a long way when trying to find a suitable sleeping position on an overnight bus ride.
Apr 27, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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How to Survive an Overnight Bus Ride
If a traveler is prepared, he or she can minimize the pain of an overnight bus trip and even make the experience enjoyable.
Apr 27, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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How to Stay Safe on an Overnight Bus Ride
Bus rides, and especially overnight bus rides can leave travelers vulnerable to theft. But with some common sense and extra vigilance, any traveler can stay safe.
Apr 27, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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Hiking Torres Del Paine, Chile
Many people have seen stunning photographs from Patagonia, Chile. The majority of those come from Torres Del Paine which is every bit as stunning and more in person.
Mar 10, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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First Aid Kits for an Around the World Trip
Traveling around the world it's difficult to know what one might need in a first aid kit. Here are some ideas for what anyone may need but also to keep it light.
Feb 28, 2009
- Kesse Buchanan
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