Support My Journey in South America!
I recently decided to travel in South America for a few months on a shoestring budget. My journey started in Panama City. From there, I flew directly to Medellin, Colombia. Now I'm currently typing this GoFundMe campaign in Quito, Ecuador. I've wanted to visit this majestic city since childhood and my dream has finally become a reality. If you believe it, you can achieve it!
Where are you traveling in South America?
My final destination is Patagonia in Chile. Current travel itinerary includes the following countries (subject to change):
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Why am I traveling in South America?
Short answer: Why not? Last year, I explored Central America for 3 months after shooting on assignment in Costa Rica. It was a life-changing experience and I met some amazing people along the way! I proved to myself that it's easy to travel for cheap if you stay in hostels and use public transportation whenever possible. Always welcoming an audacious challenge, I decided to do the same thing in South America; this time starting in Panama and going down. I have no regrets whatsoever!
Why do I need your help to achieve my goals?
Your donation will put to good use to help me reach my final destination! Yes, I'm traveling on a shoestring budget as a digital nomad and organizing travel assignments in different countries. However, that is usually in exchange for free accommodation or tours. These assignments will likely lead to further opportunities in the future, but in the meantime I need to find other methods to fund my travel lifestyle. I sincerely appreciate any amount you can donate at this time! Thanks in advance.
What will I receive in return?
In exchange for your donation, I will send you a personalized postcard with an original photo taken during my visit to each country. In addition, you will receive an email with my latest blog post (3 per week). You will also get access to exclusive video content as part of my ongoing documentary series from every country I visit during my tour. Last but not least, your full name will be featured in the contributor credits of my full-length documentary!
I would love for you to be a sponsor of my journey through South America! I'm treating people with kindness and respect everywhere I go. I'm taking free Spanish classes soon to better communicate with the people I meet on the road. If money were no object I would travel to every country in the world! Most of success is simply putting one foot in front of the other.
We travel not to escape the world, but for the world not to escape us.
Thanks for your time!
P.S. Would you like to get early access to my budget travel book when it's available in November?
Sincerely,
Mike Holp