Faraway journeys, odd encounters, and inklings I’ve been turning over in my mind

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Garden of Eden

While Lucas island-hops through the Caribbean, Mother Nature reclaims monumental human progress.

(A Lot) More Mundane Loss

Loss is just one face of a single, invisible serendipity that reminds us we’re not really in the driver’s seat.

Yellow River Odyssey

What happens when we find that the desire we painstakingly chased has changed?

Lemon Tree Mishmash

How bold murals—and a pricing mistake—made Matias’ hostel the highest rated in Mendoza.

Lessons from Dance

Dancing contains endless lessons for life. Here’s five things I’ve reflected on while fancy walking to sound waves.

Democracy

Is it really true that democratic countries don’t go to war with each other?

Festival for Detained Protestors

Julio y Agosto’s lead singer was detained for peacefully protesting. The band held a festival for those who remain in prison.

Teeter

I am hopelessly undisturbed by precariously placed items, and you should not feel shock nor sympathy for what I am about to tell you.

Casa Bohemia

My new balcony is level with the trees, I can hear crunching leaves and conversations and bike cassettes, and sometimes even silence.

Marcha Federal Educativa

Milei poked a bear with his budget cuts to public universities. On Tuesday, the bear poked back.

Semester in Review

Lucas answers fan-favorite questions such as: What was Argentina like? Do you feel different? DID YOU EAT A LOT OF STEAK?

21 Questions About Uruguay

Answers to your most burning questions about South America’s most granola capital city.

On the Road: Edición Alfajor

A visit to the world championship of the alfajor: an ungodly dallop of dulce de leche between butter cookies

Lucas in Chile

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If you’ve got a taste for adventure, social science, and ten minutes of free time, here’s my life as of late.