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I finally went to a futbol match in Argentina

February 4, 2013 By stephanie

I finally went to a futbol match in Argentina

Did I jet off to Buenos Aires to escape the winter in Ohio? Sadly no.   I have just been thinking a lot about Buenos Aires lately …   because…   My Buenos Aires City Guide is being published this month! I put so much into researching and writing the book, and I am really […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Culture

Photos from Central and South America: the best of the best and a few more that make me smile

January 14, 2013 By stephanie

Photos from Central and South America: the best of the best and a few more that make me smile

Last month I did my first giveaway and recently announced the winner on my Facebook Page. After being home for several months, I still had empty photo frames on my walls. I have so many photos from the last two years of travel that I simply could not narrow it down enough.  I asked you […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

A Delicious Year: Best Food Finds of 2012

January 7, 2013 By stephanie

A Delicious Year: Best Food Finds of 2012

I’m not embarrassed to admit that I get a lot of pleasure from food, and it has been an important part of my travels.  The more people travel, the more variety of great food we have access to.  In 2012, I had a lot of traditional foods in the countries I traveled, and I also […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Food & Drink, Portland, St Louis, USA

8 Travel highlights of 2012 and why it is important to think about it

December 31, 2012 By stephanie

8 Travel highlights of 2012 and why it is important to think about it

I have a terrible memory. Maybe that is why I have always taken lots of photos.  I try to capture my special experiences: the people, the beauty, the amusing, the weird, the firsts, the joy, the accomplishment. Of course, it is difficult to capture a moment or a feeling. But a photo can still bring […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Personal

Help pick my prints! (part 2 and more chances to win)

November 28, 2012 By stephanie

Help pick my prints! (part 2 and more chances to win)

  If you already voted in the first photography category Landscapes, you’ve already earned at least one entry towards winning an 8″x10″ canvas print from Printcopia.  (You can still go back and vote now to earn entries in the giveaway.) Just narrowing down the photos to this number was difficult, so I’m relying on YOU […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Personal, Uruguay

My First World Problems

August 30, 2012 By stephanie

My First World Problems

My first week back home in Columbus was spent putting things away (not that I had much stuff to put away), buying necessities, and meeting up with friends. Overall, it has been an easy transition with little stress. (Yes, I am aware that the real transition will happen when I enter the corporate world again.) […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Culture, Living Simply, Personal

6 of Argentina’s Most Scenic Landscapes

August 6, 2012 By stephanie

6 of Argentina’s Most Scenic Landscapes

If you have been following my blog (or have noticed there are five times more posts in the Argentina category than any other country category), you know that I love Argentina.  Of course I lived in Buenos Aires for a total of eight months, but what I love most about Argentina is the beauty and diversity […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Punk Tango in Buenos Aires

July 9, 2012 By stephanie

Punk Tango in Buenos Aires

I can appreciate tango music. It is sensual and a bit edgy, but I also find it boring after a while, especially if there is no dancing to watch with it. While I was in Buenos Aires researching the city guide, I met some travelers who told me they went to a “punk tango” music […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Art & Dance

Eating My Way Through BA Part 10: A New Experience with Carnes Autóctonas

June 13, 2012 By stephanie

Eating My Way Through BA Part 10: A New Experience with Carnes Autóctonas

Have you ever felt like you have discovered the best-kept secret in a city?   Have you ever had a dining experience that made you feel like a famous food critic?   I have.  At El Baqueano.   I do not even remember where I read about El Baqueano during my guide book research, but […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

Eating My Way Through BA Part 9: Cocina de Influencias

June 6, 2012 By stephanie

Eating My Way Through BA Part 9: Cocina de Influencias

I have started writing about my new (slightly scary) adventures in Bolivia, but there is still more good stuff to share from the BA food scene. And I have saved my favorites for last. Paraje Arévalo: The Vibe Paraje Arévalo has an simple yet elegant decor with a few antique pieces and a black-and-white checkered tile […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

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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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