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I am an International Studies and Spanish major at the University of Oregon. I have a passion for budget travel and digital photography, and have been to Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Nepal, India, Mexico, and England. I also lived in Valdivia, Chile for a year. I love backpacking and climbing.

  • Hometown

    Portland, Oregon USA

  • Location now

    Eugene, Oregon, USA

  • Work published

    Nowhere

  • Travel philosophy

    Be cheap, but not too cheap.

  • Craziest place

    Salvador, Brazil

  • Bizarre experience

    Waiting 2 hours in traffic in Mumbai, India for a cow to leave the road.

  • Advice

    Watch your stuff, all the time!

  • Dream destination

    Right now, Bolivia

  • Traveled before

    UK, India, Nepal, Brazil, Mexico (Oaxaca), Argentina, Peru, Chile

  • Going next

    Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Or Nicaragua and Honduras.

David Fonken's Guide Book Entries

Hotels

  • Milhouse Hostel

    Mar 13, 2008 - Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Milhouse Hostel is a well-known rest stop perfect for young, energetic travelers on a budget. The location is conveniently in ......

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V!VA World

  • Huayhuash Trek, Day 1

    Mar 13, 2008 - Peru

    “This day was long, way, way too long,” I grumbled to myself as I began to trudge my way in ......

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