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Journey to the End of the World (aka That Time I Thought I Might Die in the Wilderness)

February 15, 2012 By stephanie

Journey to the End of the World (aka That Time I Thought I Might Die in the Wilderness)

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 […]

Filed Under: Chile, Natural Wonders

When a Hostel Defines Your Travel Experience

February 13, 2012 By stephanie

When a Hostel Defines Your Travel Experience

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 […]

Filed Under: Chile, Personal

Foto of the Week from … Puerto Natales: Color

February 10, 2012 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … Puerto Natales: Color

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. […]

Filed Under: Chile, Photography

Tragedy in Torres del Paine: Stories from the Park

February 8, 2012 By stephanie

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 […]

Filed Under: Chile, Natural Wonders, Personal

You Can Has Vacation (Cheaper) with TravelScout

February 7, 2012 By stephanie

You Can Has Vacation (Cheaper) with TravelScout

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 […]

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Planking: An Aussie Photo Tradition

February 5, 2012 By stephanie

Planking:  An Aussie Photo Tradition

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 […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Foto of the Week from … El Chalten – A Pretty Farewell

February 3, 2012 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … El Chalten – A Pretty Farewell

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 […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Photography

Photo Essay: Defeated by the Winds of Patagonia at Pliegue Tumbado

February 1, 2012 By stephanie

Photo Essay:  Defeated by the Winds of Patagonia at Pliegue Tumbado

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.  […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Eating Like a Queen in El Chalten

January 30, 2012 By stephanie

Eating Like a Queen in El Chalten

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 […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

Photo Essay: Trekking Near El Chalten

January 27, 2012 By stephanie

Photo Essay:  Trekking Near El Chalten

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. […]

Filed Under: Argentina, 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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