While studying abroad in the Galapagos we took a short boat ride to Isla Tortuga to see the frigate birds mating. The island was speckled with dots of red from these birds. It was pretty awesome. We also snorkeled off the island. We saw a few reef shark, lobitos, and other cool critters. Here are…

  Around this time of year, 4 years ago, I was enjoying a Pilsner near the equator at a place called “Bar de Beto” on beautiful Isabela Island. It was nighttime, and from the bar I could watch the moonlight dancing on the Pacific Ocean. The air smelled of saltwater and “Palo Santo,” an incense…