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The Cost of a Pound of Coffee

January 10, 2011 By stephanie

Have you ever wondered how much effort and time goes into making your morning cup o’ joe?  Have you ever wondered how many coffee trees are required to support your habit?  Me neither.  But I was fascinated to learn the answers to these questions when I toured La Azotea, an organic coffee farm in the […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Guatemala, Natural Wonders

El Volcán Fuego Beckons

January 8, 2011 By admin

Last year I spent Christmas Day hiking and rappelling in the Andes Mountains in Argentina.  This year I was in Antigua, Guatemala and hoping for another Christmas adventure. In Antigua, you are surrounded by volcanoes, a few you can see and even more beyond.  Pacaya is the most commonly hiked volcano in Antigua, and I […]

Filed Under: Guatemala, 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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