I recently wrote about the importance of disconnecting in order to reconnect with nature, with wonder, with myself. While it is good to find small ways to do this everyday, it is important for me to incorporate this into my travels and make it a priority for a longer period of time. So how did […]
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Snowboarding… for real!
I finally did it! I boarded on a REAL mountain. You know I travel solo a lot, and I enjoy that freedom. But there are a few trips I don’t want to do alone. One of those is a snowboarding trip. Snowboarding is more fun with a friend. Plus, there is a safety factor. Most […]
I’m a surfer chick!
I never thought I could surf. Before I started my travel sabbatical three years ago, I lived my entire life in the Midwest of the United States. Needless to say, we don’t get much exposure to surfing. In fact, I do not think I had ever seen anyone surf in person until I traveled […]
Buenos Aires City Guide
During my 20-month travel sabbatical in Latin America, I got stuck in Buenos Aires. After spending time in Central America, Ecuador, and Colombia, I landed in Buenos Aires a bit tired of lugging around my backpack and remembering a short flirtation with the city the previous year. I visited the city for the first time […]
Bolivia Travel Tips
I was a little worried about traveling in Bolivia. However, I ended up loving Bolivia. Well, for the most part. The food was better than expected. The people are wonderful. The diversity of landscapes is incredible in this relatively small country. It’s extremely affordable, especially after traveling in Argentina and Chile. Yes, the travel is […]
Chile Travel Tips
I had not heard many great things about Chile. I knew the natural wonders of Torres del Paine and the Atacama Desert would be amazing, but I had not heard many great things about the rest of the country. I heard the food is bad, everything is expensive, the people are not very friendly, they […]
Tragedy in Torres del Paine: Stories from the Park
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 […]
Buenos Aires Travel Tips
Buenos Aires is an incredible city. You will find impressive architecture, fine dining, world-renowned nightlife, and a big emphasis on art and music of all forms. At the same time, it is a city with problems. Enjoy the best of the city, and understand that it is not a glossy Paris as some make it […]
Packing Round 2
One of the great things about my visit home is that I get a do-over on packing. I have obviously learned a lot about what I really need and do not need while traveling in Latin America. I was gone for 9 months, and I took very little with me. When I go back to […]
Move Over… I’m Jumping on the Bandwagon
If you read any travel blogs other than mine, you are probably familiar with the My 7 Links Project. As soon as I heard about this project organized by Trip Base, I thought it was a great idea (for multiple mutually-beneficial reasons). I am very honored to be nominated by Sabrina from Country Skipper, Giulia […]