The Travel Chica

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One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

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  When I first arrived, I immediately noticed the love for books in Buenos Aires. On public transportation,most people have a book to keep them occupied.  When walking by parks, I always saw people sitting on a bench or relaxing on a blanket reading a book. I get it.  They love books. I like this […]

Photo Essay: Colorful Buenos Aires

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One of the things I love about Latin America in how colorful the streets are, and Buenos Aires is no exception. The city is very different from most of what I experienced traveling through Central and South America, both the culture and the look of the city. Much of Buenos Aires still has European architecture, […]

The weird thing I miss from Buenos Aires

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I miss a lot of things about Buenos Aires. I miss the grand buildings. I miss the asados and incredible red wine. I miss being able to hop on a bus at any hour for less than a buck. And yes, I miss the bidets. I could go on and on. The one thing I […]

I finally went to a futbol match in Argentina

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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 […]

Guest Post: Your Guide to the Most Christmassy Places on the Planet

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Embracing the spirit of Christmas can sometimes be easier said than done. If you find yourself spending much of December caught up in a whirlwind of organizing gifts, meeting end of the year work deadlines, and planning countless holiday parties, you may find yourself missing out on the true beauty of this holiday. Thankfully, there […]

Cultural highlights of New York City

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With only a few days to explore one of the biggest and most exciting cities in the world, I decided to focus my itinerary on experiencing the cultural highlights and seeing new things (no repeats from previous trips). Yes, that still makes for a ginormous list. I put out a call for suggestions on my […]

Can I live car-free in Columbus?

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I have really struggled to write this post.  I think part of it is because I often wonder if I’m just being stupid. I want to live car-free. And when I tell people that, they look at me like I’m crazy. I did not drive a car once during my 20 months in Latin America. […]