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Foto of the Week from … Lago Puelo – Silhouettes

January 6, 2012 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … Lago Puelo – Silhouettes

Lago Puelo is an easy 30-minute bus ride from El Bolson. The day I went there were cenizas (aka ashes), but I still enjoyed relaxing on the beach for a while. I could not see the beautiful view everyone raves about.  But I did like the silhouettes of the kids playing in the lake with […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Photography

Feels Like Home in El Bolson

January 4, 2012 By stephanie

Feels Like Home in El Bolson

It is hard to pinpoint what it is about this place. There is a sign in the center of town that says, “En El Bolson el magico es la naturaleza.”  (In El Bolson, the magic is nature.) Yes, the setting is beautiful. Lots of green trees, snow-capped mountains, a beautiful river. Yes, my hostel is […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Personal

Will Hike for Beer

January 2, 2012 By stephanie

Will Hike for Beer

After my experience at Buena Birra in Buenos Aires, the brewmaster Ariel told me that I had to try the craft beers in Patagonia.  He gave me a list, and that was one of the things I planned to do during my evenings in El Bolson. But the days are for hiking. I have to […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Foto of the Week from … El Bolson – Patagonian Lamb

December 31, 2011 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … El Bolson – Patagonian Lamb

I was told by Jeff from Career Break Secrets that I had to try the lamb when I got to Patagonia. So I did. Cordero Patagónico I am not sure that I have ever had lamb before. This was pretty good (one of the few things you can get in Argentina that is not fried […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink, Photography

The Hardest 34 Kilometers

December 29, 2011 By stephanie

The Hardest 34 Kilometers

You know that I’m a gym rat, and it is important to me to stay fit while traveling, especially because I have a lot of trekking in my upcoming travels.  When I found out I could ride a bike out to the sea lion reserve at Punta Loma, I was excited. I was warned by […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Have You Seen the Whales Show?

December 27, 2011 By stephanie

Have You Seen the Whales Show?

After the first amazing experience seeing penguins and elephant seals with Categoría Patagonia  tours, I went on a second full-day tour of Peninsula Valdez.  We saw a lot of great stuff, but I’m going to go straight to the highlight of the tour. Southern Right Whales The Southern Right Whales are here June through December.  […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Foto of the Week from … Peninsula Valdes – Lines and Contrast

December 25, 2011 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … Peninsula Valdes – Lines and Contrast

I took a tour of Peninsula Valdes (near Puerto Madryn).  I was here to see the wildlife, but I was amazed by the landscape. I like the lines of this photo and the contrast between the bright blue sky and the white, dry rock and sand. More to come on my incredible experience at Peninsula […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders, Photography

What Exactly Is An Elephant Seal?

December 23, 2011 By stephanie

What Exactly Is An Elephant Seal?

Right after my amazing experience seeing penguins in their natural habitat for the first time, the tour took us to Isla Escondida.  As Hernan approached the beach on the rocky path, he explained that this is a public beach and fills with people from the nearby town of Trelew on the weekends. Since we arrived […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

A Million Penguins… And I Took a Photo of Each One!

December 21, 2011 By stephanie

A Million Penguins… And I Took a Photo of Each One!

I have to be honest and admit that I was sad to leave behind my life in Buenos Aires.   I got sucked in again, but this time it was more about the people.  I also wondered if I would have trouble adjusting to the hostel life again. I hoped seeing some penguins in their natural […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

How I Lived in Buenos Aires for $1000 a Month

December 19, 2011 By stephanie

How I Lived in Buenos Aires for $1000 a Month

When I first arrived in Buenos Aires back in March of this year, I was shocked by the prices.  I had just finished traveling through Central America where I could get a night in a wonderful hostel for US$6 and a good meal for US$3.00. I had been to Buenos Aires back in 2009 for […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Budget Travel, 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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