Words by Matt Dursum Photos by Samantha Demangate Some life events pass by unnoticed, while others cling to our waking memories like starving lampreys. For those of us in Buenos Aires, Argentina during 2022’s FIFA World Cup, time bent out of shape, seemingly standing still for moments until the rushes of cathartic energy and emotion leaked into our brains and the psyche of the entire nation of Argentina. The Buildup Soccer is Argentina’s game. Although…
Words by Matt Dursum Photos by Samantha Demangate Fitness, like overall health, is one of the pillars of a good life, especially while traveling abroad long term. Whether you’re backpacking through villages or riding overnight buses through the wilderness, your body will need to stay strong and healthy to make the most out of the journey. Fortunately, there are easy and creative ways to utilize your body weight, travel gear, and environment to get the…
Words and photos by Matt Dursum Few buildings in downtown Buenos Aires stand out as poignantly as the Department of Social Services building on Avenida 9 de Julio. On its south-facing facade is a jubilant looking image of Evita Peron, facing towards the working-class neighborhoods south of the port area. On its northern side stands an image of Evita speaking intensely into a microphone, as if lecturing the elite in the north and staring directly…
Last week I was sitting down at a bar with an acquaintance and over a pint of beer we chatted about life overseas. Simultaneously, we hit each other with a broad yet hard to summarize question, “what are your favorite cities?” I stewed over that question for a little too long and my answers went in circles. Finally, I landed on my top five and rambled off versions of the following reasons. Tokyo I was…
Words and Photos by Matt Dursum In Argentina’s Misiones Province lies the magnetizing Iguazu Falls, one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Situated within a vast 660 square miles of protected Atlantic Forest habitat, the falls are a remarkable center for biodiversity. The home base for visitors to the Argentine side of the falls is the small town of Puerto Iguazu. Often overshadowed by its UNESCO recognized neighbor, this small community contains a story of…