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Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires – Tacky

June 1, 2012 By admin

Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires – Tacky

What they do to the Casa Rosada at night is just wrong. What is the tackiest building you have seen (day or night)?   Check out more Fotos of the Week from Argentina!  

Filed Under: Argentina, Photography

Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires: Confiteria El Molino

May 18, 2012 By admin

Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires:  Confiteria El Molino

Confiteria El Molino   Located next to the Palacio de Congreso, Confiteria Molino has an interesting story.  I had seen this interesting, historical building before but did not know the story behind it. Until I went on a tour with BAnecdoTour. Molino means “mill” in Spanish.  This cafe used to be located a block away. […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Culture, Photography

There Is More to El Chalten Than Mountains, Lakes, and Glaciers

February 6, 2012 By admin

There Is More to El Chalten Than Mountains, Lakes, and Glaciers

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 […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

My Little Wine Experiment: Can You Tell the Difference?

June 20, 2011 By admin

My Little Wine Experiment:  Can You Tell the Difference?

I have been to several wine tastings in Buenos Aires. After attending a tasting specifically for cheap wines, I got the idea to host a “blind” wine tasting.  Basically, you don’t know which wine you are drinking or how much it costs.  The goal of my little experiment was to see if people really can […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Budget Travel, Food & Drink

El Volcán Fuego Beckons

January 8, 2011 By admin

Last year I spent Christmas Day hiking and rappelling in the Andes Mountains in Argentina.  This year I was in Antigua, Guatemala and hoping for another Christmas adventure. In Antigua, you are surrounded by volcanoes, a few you can see and even more beyond.  Pacaya is the most commonly hiked volcano in Antigua, and I […]

Filed Under: Guatemala, Natural Wonders

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Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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