salsa dancing

Actually, the social dancer’s guide to salsa, bachata, and kizomba in Medellin. Who knew there were so many kizomberos around Medellin!? I loved Medellin for social dancing. It had exactly what…

As a salsa dancer, Colombia beckoned me. How many times had I swayed my hips to Colombian salsa classics such as Cali Pachanguero or Rebelión? Cali is considered one of the salsa…

I’m not sure exactly how it started, but somewhere along the line in backpacker culture it became really popular to hate on Cancun. It’s a trend that I have noticed consistently, both…

If you haven’t figured it out by now, this blogger is also an avid salsa dancer. So much so that dance has critically shaped my travels. It often dictates places…

“It’s hot.” Probably my first tangible thought, which occurred about as soon as I stepped off the plane onto the jetbridge. Maybe the jacket and scarf were a mistake? I…

I will never be one of those bloggers who tries to convince you to quit your job, sell all of your stuff, and travel the world. This statement is an important…

Two weeks ago, I did something great for myself as a salsa dancer: I attended a salsa congress. And I am proud to say that my first congress was in…

When I mention that I live in Baltimore, I get mixed reactions. Common responses include: “Have you seen The Wire?”, “Have you been to the aquarium?”, and sometimes quite simply, “Ugh.…