The Travel Chica
On Sabbatical in Latin America
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
Foto of the Week from … El Chalten – A Pretty Farewell
Feb 3rd
On the last day of my Patagonian Trails Tour, I got up early to have breakfast with and say farewell to the great group of Aussies I got to know over the last several days. Yep, that’s right. I was surrounded by Aussies again, and I had a great time. David, who joined the tour
Photo Essay: Defeated by the Winds of Patagonia at Pliegue Tumbado
Feb 1st
Our final day of trekking was a tough one. Not because of the terrain or the distance or even that it was all ascending. I got a taste of that infamous Patagonian wind. And it kicked my ass. The day started out much cooler and a bit windier than the first two days of trekking.
Eating Like a Queen in El Chalten
Jan 30th
Maybe I am exaggerating a little. But since I’ve been on the road again, I am back to cooking most of my meals in hostel kitchens. These meals are usually quite simple because I am not the best cook nor do I want to buy a lot of ingredients that will get thrown out when
Photo Essay: Trekking Near El Chalten
Jan 27th
It is hard to describe our first two days of long treks. Seeing the Perito Moreno Glacier was an overwhelming and exciting experience. The trekking in El Chalten has been completely different. Challenging? Yes, at times. I have enjoyed the physical challenge of it. During our first two long treks, we covered about 44 kilometers.
