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I am always on the road, always trying to observe and always facinated with my surroundings. I love adventure and luck, both good and bad.

  • Hometown

    Lopez Island, WA, USA

  • Location now

    Buenos Aires

  • Work published

    www.narconews.com, Islands Sounder, Cipher, COS

  • Travel philosophy

    Be an ambassador of your homeland wherever you are.

  • Craziest place

    India, Colombia, New Orleans

  • Bizarre experience

    Witnessing the trance induced self mutilation of the Thai pu-sam festival in Malaysia.

  • Advice

    Always keep an open mind.

  • Dream destination

    Antarctica, back to India, Peru

  • Traveled before

    Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Morocco, Western Europe, Greece, throughout the USA

  • Going next

    Ecuador

Shawn O'Bryant's Guide Book Entries

Info

  • Resistencia Services

    May 15, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    The Resistencia Municipal Tourist Office (Tel.# 03722458289) is located on Plaza 25 de Mayo, on the side facing Calle Julio ......

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  • Safety in Resistencia

    May 15, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Resistencia is a safe little town that has recently engaged in an aggressive campaign to "reclaim" public areas from the ......

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  • Getting Around Resistencia

    May 15, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    The city is totally centered on Plaza 25 de Mayo and from there you can walk to pretty much anywhere. ......

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Destinations

  • Resistencia

    May 15, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Resistencia, "The City of Sculptures," is just a baby in comparison to many  other cities in Argentina. Founded in 1878, ......

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  • Corrientes

    Mar 27, 2008 - Corrientes, Argentina

    Corrientes, the capital city of the province with its 400,000 inhabitants has a long and rich history, dating back to ......

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  • Rosario

    Mar 20, 2008 - Rosario, Argentina

    (Tel. Code 0341) The city of Rosario is located about 300 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires and despite being the ......

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Hotels

  • Hotel Sahara Ateeh

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Hotel Sahara Ateeh is located on the corner of Plaza 25 de Mayo, so its location is as central as ......

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  • Hotel Alfil

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Hotel Alfil is located a bit further from the Plaza 25 de Mayo than other locations but it is still ......

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  • Residencial Illia

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Residencial Illia is budget accommodation that is a bit nondescript, but isn't too dodgy. To find the reception, head to ......

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Restaurants

  • But M

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    But M is a trendy, hip and new establishment.  Bar, restaurant and pool hall, this is definitely the hot place ......

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  • Don Angelos

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Don Angelos is a classic local dive. Serving up pastas, burgers and typical meat dishes, this place gives you your ......

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  • Pizzería San José

    Jun 12, 2008 - Resistencia, Argentina

    Pizzería San José is a nice café which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Along with hot meals, good coffee can ......

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Activities

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Tours

  • Tecom Viajes

    Apr 03, 2008 - Córdoba, Argentina

    Tecom Viajes is a smaller office but often has shorter lines. Plenty of destinations, tours around the city and tours ......

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  • Nativo Viajes

    Apr 03, 2008 - Córdoba, Argentina

    Nativo Viajes is located right on the corner of Plaza San Martín and offers anything a traveller might need including ......

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Services

  • Shopping in Pinamar

    Feb 13, 2008 - Pinamar, Argentina

    Shopping is definitely a major activity in Pinamar. Throughout the center stretching along Avenida del Libertador and Jorge Bunge you ......

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  • Galleria Bond Street

    Jan 15, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

    The Galleria Bond Street, located at 1670 Av. Santa Fe, is not a shopping center for the square. The multi-level ......

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  • Shopping for Anti-Establishment Gear

    Jan 09, 2008 - Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    The Galleria Bond Street, located at 1670 Avenida Santa Fe, is not a shopping center for the square. The multi-level ......

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V!VA World

  • Carnaval de Baranquilla

    Oct 08, 2007 - Colombia

    Describing my experience on the northern coast of Colombia in February of 2007 is like trying to explain the intensity ......

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