Articles by Ben Bateman

travel 09.26.11 Cycling South: Murdering and Not Murdering My Best Friend

After cycling across South America for months, Ben Bateman is ready to kill his partner.

travel 05.13.11 Cycling South: Thanksgiving

After missing the last ferry out, Ben Bateman spends the holiday in a small Chilean ghost town.

travel 04.01.11 Cycling South: Nearest Death Experiences

Ben Bateman tries to help a stranger, which leads to a runaway car, paramilitaries, and explosions.

travel 02.04.11 Cycling South: Jurassic Park

Biking through the mountains of southern Chile, Ben Bateman starts to worry about the velociraptors.

travel 01.21.11 Cycling South: In the Dark

Harsh traveling conditions can strain a friendship. While camping in the Andes, Ben Bateman and his companion fight over a cookie.

travel 11.24.10 Cycling South: Starting at the End

In new series about cycling through South America, Ben Bateman reflects on just how much trouble he’s gotten in already.

humor 08.11.10 Dear Parents and Graduates

Ben Bateman’s graduation speech touches on the usual topics: how far the class has come, how graduating is just the first step in life, and how to escape when you’re kidnapped by a crazed hillbilly.

humor 03.31.10 The Royal Academy of Underseas Exploration

Ben Bateman would like to inform you that your application for a submarine is rejected based upon your reckless past use of submarines.

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