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Portland Day Tripping: Waterfalls

August 12, 2013 By stephanie

Portland Day Tripping:  Waterfalls

On my first visit to Portland less than a year ago, I only had four days.  There was so much to explore from the food and craft beer to the quirky neighborhoods; I never left the city. This time I have nine days, and one of my goals is to get out of the city […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Natural Wonders, Oregon, Portland, USA

Peru in Photos

November 19, 2012 By stephanie

Peru in Photos

I’ve taken quite a few trips to cities around the US, however, I still have not decided on my next international trip.  I want to return to South America to explore Peru one day soon.  I am probably the only backpacker who spent over a year on the continent without hiking Machu Picchu.  Do you […]

Filed Under: Natural Wonders, Peru

Seattle Through My Lens

October 1, 2012 By admin

Seattle Through My Lens

I feel like my photography has stagnated a bit. After the stunning landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano caused me to shoot about 2,000 photos in four days, I’ve been a bit burned out on photography. I need some inspiration. I need to learn something new.  I need feedback. After my trip to Maine, some family activities, and […]

Filed Under: Natural Wonders, Seattle, USA

Coastal Maine: A Photo Essay

September 17, 2012 By stephanie

Coastal Maine:  A Photo Essay

Coastal Maine is not what I pictured in my head. But it is wonderful. The part of Maine I am in is called St. George.  St. George is composed of multiple villages, including Port Clyde and Tenants Harbor.  I also visited the slightly larger artsy town of Rockland. The small towns and their people are […]

Filed Under: Maine, Natural Wonders, Photography, USA

8 Crazy Photos from the Incredible Salar de Uyuni

August 23, 2012 By stephanie

8 Crazy Photos from the Incredible Salar de Uyuni

The grand finale of this tour is taking crazy photos in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni. But first, let me show you a few “behind the scenes” photos of how the crazy photos are created. Setting up the shot.   You have to have vision. You have to have willing participants to stage […]

Filed Under: Bolivia, Natural Wonders

8 Fun, Amusing, and Odd Things from Tupiza to Uyuni

August 20, 2012 By stephanie

8 Fun, Amusing, and Odd Things from Tupiza to Uyuni

The beautiful landscapes and the flamingos are what you will find if you search the internet for the Bolivian Altiplano. But there are also other photos that remind me of fun times, amusing moments, and odd sites that I encountered on this tour from Tupiza to Uyuni. 8 Fun, Amusing, and Odd Things #1 – […]

Filed Under: Art & Dance, Bolivia, Natural Wonders

8 Favorite Animal Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni

August 16, 2012 By stephanie

8 Favorite Animal Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni

The landscapes of the Bolivian Altiplano are incredible and the highlight of this tour. The animals are great too! You don’t see a lot, but the ones you do see are special (at least for a girl from Ohio). 8 Favorite Animal Photos These were the first animals we spotted. All three of them walked […]

Filed Under: Bolivia, Natural Wonders

12 Favorite Landscape Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni

August 13, 2012 By stephanie

12 Favorite Landscape Photos from Tupiza to Uyuni

I delayed publishing these photos because I spent countless hours downloading, sorting, editing, and uploading the 1000+ photos I took.  I exercised a lot of restraint with the shutter, but I still had that many photos from four days. Then I had to figure out how I wanted to present them and narrow down the […]

Filed Under: Bolivia, Natural Wonders

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

3 Reasons Horseback Riding is Over-Rated

August 2, 2012 By stephanie

3 Reasons Horseback Riding is Over-Rated

I am the only person I know who doesn’t get excited by the thought of riding a horse in a beautiful, exotic place. 3 Reasons Horseback Riding is Over-Rated It hurts! Maybe my ass is not properly designed to sit in a saddle.  All I know, is it hurts. It hurts the whole time. I […]

Filed Under: Bolivia, Natural Wonders

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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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