I traveled for 2+ years and strangely, I did not miss my bed at all. I thought I would , but found most okay and think my overall mindset was just different. There was always this course of adrenaline pumping through my veins that kept me at this overall excited, yet relaxed level. It’s a feeling I don’t get doing anything else.

I’m in Colombia right now and experiencing the cold shower routine in Cargtaena.

Very true about electronics. I love B&H and their free shipping/no tax when i order. My laptop battery just bit it and i am going to try to find one in Medellin.

But, I still miss not having an REI or Best Buy here! It just takes so much longer (and is usually much more expensive) trying to find replacement clothes/electronics and upgrade.

I’m not sure if you’re planning to go to Lima (many people skip it), but I highly recommend visiting for a culinary treat. We were so fed up with fried foods and the same thing on the menu each day, so we were like kids in a candy store in Lima. In addition to incredible local food – ceviche, tiradito, causa, and more- we found an awesome sushi place and there are places with great salads and sandwiches (real ones, not the crappy ones you usually get in Latin America). Let us know if you’re heading that way and we’ll send you our favorite places. It’s reasonably priced, too.