Mary Isak

Travel Stories

  • In Transition: The awkward waiting period no one talks about

    In Transition: The awkward waiting period no one talks about

    We’ve all been through it. The moment after graduation, a breakup, leaving a job with no backup plan, or moving back home in anticipation of something new — when a chapter closes before another exists. Like binge-watching your comfort Netflix show through all seven seasons, only to reach the finale and sit there thinking: what…

  • Cali, Colombia: Dancing Around the Salsa Capital’s Safety Concerns

    Cali, Colombia: Dancing Around the Salsa Capital’s Safety Concerns

    If business makes for interesting bedmates, then travel for sure makes for the weirdest. When meeting a homeless girl in the city centre of Cali, Colombia, I got three pieces of advice from our conversation, and by that I mean her 30 minutes Spanish monologue, and this is what I gathered:  1. Avoid walking in…

  • Colombia Could Be Unsafe for The Opposite Sex: But Not the One You’d Expect

    Colombia Could Be Unsafe for The Opposite Sex: But Not the One You’d Expect

    Ladies and gents, if you are the latter then this article is mainly for you, especially if you’re planning a trip to Colombia. As for you ladies, this time I won’t tell you to watch out, besides common sense of course. I will, however, tell you as common courtesy to watch out for your guy…

  • Whitesexans: An Insiders View of Mexico’s One Percent 

    Whitesexans: An Insiders View of Mexico’s One Percent 

    Mexico City is not what you expect. If you based your knowledge on American Cinema, you may be surprised that it doesn’t have the orange filter seen in movies like Breaking Bad. You may also be surprised by the quality the city has in terms of luxury, WIFI on the streets and cleanliness that puts…

  • Cops vs Cartels: Which ones to Avoid?

    Cops vs Cartels: Which ones to Avoid?

    You’ve seen it in the movies. Just like the Mafias in Italy, you’ve got the Cartels in Mexico. A group you hope never to cross paths with, but what if I told you that as a tourist you are most likely entering their territory; would you cancel your trip?  Before making any hasty decisions, let…