Tyson Volkmann has 11 weeks to rationalize the contradiction of his exploitation of South America during his study of the historical and contemporary contradiction and exploitation of South America. Sound confusing? Well, then, read on to discover what it's all about...
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Volume 8: Be careful what you ask for 'cuz you just might get it
With only 5 days to cover over 2000 miles, Tyson struggled with KRABS and his HAREM before arriving in Lima, Peru to commit a final act of personal contradiction and exploitation.
Volume 7: Stop Wineing, Start Chilean
If Italy and Spain took a trip to South America together, and, after a night of passionate European love-making, Spain became pregnant with Italy's kid, and the kid was born much larger than the size of both their parents combined, then you would have Argentina.
Volume 6: Usa Tú Coco
Tyson left the Paraguayans with renditions of George Michael's Faith and rap dancing. Paraguay left him with a bug growing under his skin.
Volume 5: Para Why?
Tyson may have been on somewhat of a whine tour recently, but allow him to expand on his theories for the presence and function of the Peace Corps.
Volume 4: You're in America Now, Speak Spanish
A less than exciting Independence Day celebration sees Tyson fleeing Argentina for something much more shocking and odd: Paraguay.
Volume 3: The Minor Trilogy
Episode 1: When Bus Rides Go Bad
A miner's strike in the middle of nowhere leaves Tyson stranded and in danger of freezing. What could be the cause of such desparation?
Episode 2: Blowing My Mine
The tour of the silver mine in Potosí gave Tyson some insight into the impossible conditions the miners subject themselves to for a marginally better financial reward.
Episode 3: Who let the Miners out?
Attending a civil wedding enabled Tyson to experience another aspect of the silver miner's lifestyle. The dancing and mining tales increased in proportion to the amount of liquor consumed.
Volume 2: Tourism
Episode 1: When Societies Go Bad
On the island of Taquile, in Lake Titicaca, Tyson experiences first hand how the tourism dollar is effecting the local culture, all the way to the highest ranks of government.
Volume 1: La Corrida
Episode 1: When Culture Attacks
Although Tyson's travels in the Andes have been brief so far, he can't imagine an area with a per-capita higher chicheria concentration than Urubamba. There is at least one local bar per block.
Episode 2: Living La Corrida Loca
While attending a local bullfight, Tyson becomes well versed in the ritual of drinking Cuzqueña, the official beer of the region.
Episode 3: When Humans Attack (Animals)
The local bull fight was an experience not to be understood. It was enough to just be present.
