Expat Chronicles

Pictures, music, news, stories, and rants from a gringo in Latin America.

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Mon April 1st, 2024

My opinion on why Hunter Thompson's fame is greater than his writing.

Thu March 21st, 2024

My take on the failing marriage described in a recent Reddit thread.

Fri March 15th, 2024

Overview and my (limited) experience with Philadelphia sports fans.

Thu March 7th, 2024

After 600 days of sobriety, I still think about drinking every day.

Wed March 6th, 2024

Recent data may show my prediction of a "rust belt revival" has already begun.

Tue March 5th, 2024

How digital nomads' lack of depth in experience makes them more like backpackers than expats.

Mon March 4th, 2024

Round up of foods unique to Philadelphia including tomato pie, scrapple, "wooder ice" and of course cheesesteaks.

Fri February 23rd, 2024

I’ve accepted what I cannot change, but I’ve opined over the years about when and why the United States will tighten gun laws. I predicted

Wed February 7th, 2024

A summary of the most interesting points in a landmark trial and conviction of the parent of a school shooter.

Wed January 31st, 2024

Everybody knows about the open-air drug market crawling with drug addicts. But do you also know the bright side?