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Sugar Filled and Deep Fried Treats in Argentina

October 14, 2011 By stephanie

Sugar Filled and Deep Fried Treats in Argentina

Do you like dough in a funny shape? Do you like that dough deep-fried until it is glistening with grease? Do you like dulce de leche? Then you will LOVE churros in Argentina. I took one bite, and I have to admit it was delicious. The slightly crispy dough oozing with grease met the sweet […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

A Great Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

October 12, 2011 By stephanie

A Great Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

While I was visiting home in the US, I received an invitation to attend a tasting at Anuva Wines.  I had heard of Anuva, and I was excited to get back to Buenos Aires to check it out. The tasting was held at a nice boutique hotel in Palermo Hollywood.  I was joined by four […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

A Delicious Welcome Back to Buenos Aires

October 5, 2011 By stephanie

A Delicious Welcome Back to Buenos Aires

In my last post, I told you there were two events at La Rural my first weekend back in Buenos Aires.  First was the wine expo Vinos y Bodegas where I learned there are a few simple strategies to get the higher-end wines. The second event was all about food. Caminos y Sabores This event […]

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3 Strategies to Taste the Best Wines at a Wine Expo

October 3, 2011 By stephanie

3 Strategies to Taste the Best Wines at a Wine Expo

If you’ve read my previous posts, you know that much of my time here has revolved around drinking wine and eating food. So guess what I did my first week back in Buenos Aires. My first weekend here, there were two events that I HAD TO ATTEND!!  It is as if the La Rural exposition […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Culture, Food & Drink

Goodbye Columbus: A Photo Essay

October 1, 2011 By stephanie

Good times.  Good people.   Lots of fun. In my recent posts about being home, I hope it came across how much I love the people and the city.  During a big friends weekend reunion extravaganza, my friend Bill said it best. “It’s not about coming back to Columbus.  It’s about this crew and having everyone […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, USA

Finding the Best Without Leaving Home

September 24, 2011 By stephanie

Finding the Best Without Leaving Home

I know I just wrote that Buenos Aires has the best ice cream in the world only a couple months ago. Well, I have to retract that statement. Because I think the best ice cream in the world may actually be in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. I have always loved Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. […]

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Best Restaurants in Columbus: Basi Italia

September 19, 2011 By stephanie

Best Restaurants in Columbus: Basi Italia

If you have never been to Columbus, Ohio, you might not know that the city has some great restaurants.  While I am back, I am visiting my favorites and sharing with all of you. When it comes to a nice dinner out, Basi Italia is my favorite. If I am looking to celebrate (aka splurge), […]

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Best Restaurants in Columbus: The Liz Lessner Empire

September 15, 2011 By stephanie

Best Restaurants in Columbus: The Liz Lessner Empire

During my trip home, I am highlighting my favorite restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. Liz Lessner is running a restaurant empire in Columbus. Everything she touches turns to gold.  I couldn’t just choose one of her restaurants, so I’m giving you my top picks. I have been a huge fan of Liz’s restaurants for years.  I […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, USA

Elevator Brewery Tour in Columbus, Ohio

September 12, 2011 By stephanie

Elevator Brewery Tour in Columbus, Ohio

I told you previously what I was looking forward to about coming home, which included catching up with friends and drinking a good IPA. Years ago at one of my previous consulting assignments, we used to have happy hours at Elevator Brewery & Draught House.  When I found out the same crew would be getting […]

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5 Must Do Things in Columbus, Ohio

September 8, 2011 By stephanie

Columbus, Ohio When I tell people I meet during my travels, that I am from Columbus, Ohio, I usually get two reactions. 1.  If the person is from or has lived in the US, they assume my home is in the middle of a corn field and that cow-tipping is the main form of entertainment. […]

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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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