The Travel Chica

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Cafayate: Wine, Wine, Wine! (part 2)

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In Part 1, I told you about my favorite bodega experiences in Cafayate. In Part 2, I now share the rest of my favorite wines from this region and, most importantly, where I tried them. Most of the bodegas in town that offer free or very cheap tastings will only let you taste their lowest […]

Cafayate: Wine, Wine, Wine! (part 1)

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I am so impressed by the wines of Cafayate and have been on a mission to try as many from the top level bodegas as possible.  I have had so many great experiences that I have to split this into two parts. Part 1 is all about the bodegas. In Part 2, I will share […]

Best Wine Tour in Chile: Matetic in Casablanca Valley

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The first bottle of Chilean wine I bought in Puerto Natales was from a tiny shop that obviously did not specialize in wines, and it only cost US$6. It was delicious. I had heard that the food in Chile is terrible, and the wine in Chile is better and cheaper than the wine in Argentina.  […]

Learning to Cook in Chile: Ceviche, Pisco Sours y Mas!

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I love food. When I was in Buenos Aires, I took my first cooking class ever and discovered that cooking classes are the best way to learn about and taste the traditional foods from a region. Added bonus:  they are also really fun. I was warned by other travelers that the food in Chile is […]

Valdivia Knows How to Make Good Beer

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I admit to being a beer snob. I have complained a lot about the lack of good beer in Latin America.  Luckily, I found good hand-crafted beer in Buenos Aires and a bar with a great selection of Patagonian artisanal beers in El Chalten. I first discovered the Chilean beer Kuntsmann from my friend and […]

Celebrating Summer in Valdivia

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I love cities that have lots of festivals. It is one of the reasons I love my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. When I discovered there would be 4 festivals going on during my stay in Valdivia, I was thrilled. And the best part… They all involve food! Feria de Chocolate I spotted the huge advertising […]

Mercado Fluvial in Valdivia

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I love food markets. I love to take photos at them.  And I love to buy fresh, delicious, cheap food to make my own meals. The Mercado Fluvial The Mercado Fluvial (aka river market) in Valdivia happens every day of the year.  It is not just for tourists.  It is for the people that live […]

Eating Like a Queen in El Chalten

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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 […]