Natural Wonders
How to Stay Fit on a Diet of Goat Cheese and Wine in Cafayate
Apr 18th
Will all of the goat cheese and wine I have been consuming, I need to get some exercise. A lot of exercise. Luckily, Viñas de Cafayate Wine Resort offers complimentary mountain bikes for their guests. I mentioned before that the bus ride to Cafayate was one of the most beautiful drives I have ever seen.
Foto of the Week from … The Middle of the Andes: Lines
Apr 6th
I escaped the flooding desert after a rather miserable bus ride that inexplicably took about 6 hours longer than it should have. It is good to be back in Argentina. When the bus crossed the Andes in the north of Argentina, it was after dark, so I could not see much. I just felt the
Photo Essay: An Unexpected and Beautiful Day at the Salar de Tara
Apr 4th
After days of hanging out in San Pedro de Atacama with little to see or do besides eat an over-priced meal, I was thrilled when I found out that Cosmo Andino Expediciones was offering a private excursion to Salar de Tara. What is the Salar de Tara? Who cares!! It has to be better than
Hiking at Yerba Loca with My CouchSurfing Host
Mar 19th
Travel Tip: Another country known for its great hiking is New Zealand. I have seen so may beautiful photos from this destination. Check out flights to New Zealand to start planning your own trip. _____________________________________________________________________ When I was living in Buenos Aires, my friends Rease and Ayngelina told me they had great experiences with
Foto of the Week from … Curiñaco – A Short Bus Ride to Paradise
Mar 9th
Tim and I failed in our attempt to visit the Reserve in Curiñaco. We were told it is one of the most beautiful parks in the area. Don’t go on a Monday. They are closed on Mondays, but it seems this is new because nobody in town knew this. Although it is only about 50
Foto of the Week from … Isla Mancera – Empty Beach
Mar 2nd
Isla Mancera is a small island without any cars. It is a rustic life here. It appears to be the place for Chilean families to go to relax and enjoy nature. We took a short bus ride from the center of Valdivia towards Niebla and then took a short boat ride to the island. You
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
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
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
