The Travel Chica
On Sabbatical in Latin America
Beware the Sex-Crazed Troll in Chiloe
Feb 22nd
One of the few things I knew about Chiloe before arriving is that they like mythology. And the mythology seems to place a big emphasis on sex. Meet the Trauco As written on the sign next to this statue: “The Trauco, seducer of maidens, is a deformed and repugnant dwarf. His clothing is made of
Puerto Varas, Chile: Recovery and Deciding to Let Go
Feb 20th
After my trek to Cabo Froward, I hopped on a plane from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt. Thought I would share the photo of the worst airplane meal I have ever had. Yep, even worse than the crap the US airlines serve. Chilean Airplane Food The sandwich was on that same thin, flavorless bread devoid
Foto of the Week from … Cabo Froward Trek – The Happy Side
Feb 17th
Now that we’ve all had a good laugh over the miseries I suffered trekking to the End of the World, I will share some happy photos. We awoke on Day 4 worried. I think we were all afraid (I was certainly terrified) at what Mother Nature may throw at us. Luckily, it was not raining.
Journey to the End of the World (aka That Time I Thought I Might Die in the Wilderness)
Feb 15th
Since Torres del Paine was burning, and I had already psyched myself up to be Super-Wilderness-Trekking-Camping-Travel-Chica, I decided to join up with some people from my hostel to do the Cabo Froward trek. Cabo Froward Cabo Froward is dramatically referred to as “The End of the World,” or at least one of them. It is the
When a Hostel Defines Your Travel Experience
Feb 13th
This is not the nicest, newest, or fanciest hostel I have seen. After all, this is Patagonia. There is not much that is shiny and new. This is a hostel that made me feel comfortable. I felt like I was surrounded by friends I had known for years. In addition, they have thought of all
Foto of the Week from … Puerto Natales: Color
Feb 10th
While everyone was still speculating about what would happen in Torres del Paine National Park, I took a walk by the water to clear my head. Puerto Natales is the capital of one of the provinces in the Magallanes region of Chile. I love port cities. Lots of photo opportunities with the old, colorful boats.
Tragedy in Torres del Paine: Stories from the Park
Feb 8th
After doing the day hikes in El Chalten, I was ready to take it a step further and complete the full circuit in Torres del Paine. I was planning to carry in my food and tent and stay in the camp sites, attempting to finish in 7 days. I never got that chance. Much of
You Can Has Vacation (Cheaper) with TravelScout
Feb 7th
The slogan and image crack me up every time. Today I am sharing a great tool for saving money on your travels. This is a tool I will be regularly using when I get to the end of my Latin America travel sabbatical. It can save me money on my flight back home. It can
There Is More to El Chalten Than Mountains, Lakes, and Glaciers
Feb 6th
Since I have had the benefit of an experienced guide in El Chalten, I have learned a lot about the terrain and climate. The Flowers The Lichens On many of the rocks, you could see the interesting colors and patterns of the lichens. The Animals When we entered the park, we were told by the
Planking: An Aussie Photo Tradition
Feb 5th
I do not normally post this many times in a week, but I had to share these fun photos from my Patagonian Trails tour with Adventure Center. One of the benefits of a guided tour is getting to know the people in your group. I have discovered in my travels that Aussies are a lot of
