Argentina is not like a European country. We are better, which is different, but we're not better. Are you optimistic about Argentina? I think we have survived so many crisis that I think we still have the wood for, you know, to stand new. Who's your favorite author from Argentina and why? Julio Corteser, especially how to translate the rajuela. Hubscotch.
Travel writer Juan Pablo Villarino had visited 90 countries before making the trek to exotic Arlington, Virginia for this chat with Tyler. Amazingly enough, this recording marked his first trip to the mainland United States, which is now the 91st country in an ever-expanding list.
The world's best hitchhiker talks with Tyler about the joys of connecting with people, why it's so hard to avoid stereotypes (including of hitchhikers), how stamp collecting guides his trips, the darkest secrets of people he's gotten rides from, traveling and writing books with his wife, the cause of violence in the Americas, finding the emotional heart of a journey, where he's going next, and more.
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Recorded May 4th, 2018 Other ways to connect