In this post, read about a very colorful weekend in Valparaiso filled with the Mil Tambores festival, empanadas and street art.
Tag Archives: family
Fiestas Patrias
Read about celebrating Fiestas Patrias, the Independence Day of Chile, as well as my host father’s birthday on September 18th and 19th, respectively.
Chilenismos
The first post from Monte Patria, Chile where I will be volunteer teaching for the next three months with the English Opens Doors Program.
Boys’ Weekend in VT video
For my last weekend in the U.S. before heading to South America for 6+ months, I could think of nothing I’d rather do more than visit the Green Mountain State with my pops and his dog, Riley. This video was made entirely with GoPro footage.
Family Over Everything
The experience of having my mother and younger sister visit me on the other side of the world.
The Road I’ve Taken
How during my four years at Scranton I changed as a person, and how this transformation eventually culminated with a Fulbright Grant.
Introductions
Introducing and explaining my reasoning behind creating this blog.
Backpack Matt 