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Columbus rocks! My 4 music obsessions

September 24, 2012 By stephanie

Columbus rocks! My 4 music obsessions

It is the end of summer. The mornings have a chill (a refreshing break from the humidity).  The leaves are starting to change colors. Over three months ago, I ended my travel sabbatical in South America to come back to my hometown of Columbus, Ohio.  That time has flown by, and as much as I […]

Filed Under: Art & Dance, Columbus, USA

Maine is seafood heaven

September 20, 2012 By stephanie

Maine is seafood heaven

I have eaten some of the best seafood of my life in Maine. Yes, the seafood is incredibly fresh. But I think it is also because I am eating at family-owned restaurants that have been around for years.  Francine and Paul love good food and good value, and they showed me their favorite spots. My […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Maine, 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

How to eat a lobster (in Maine!)

September 13, 2012 By stephanie

How to eat a lobster (in Maine!)

When I arrived, Francine jokingly asked me if I was ready to eat lobster every day. I EXPECT to eat lobster every day. I would like to eat lobster three times a day. We didn’t quite get to that point, but there was definitely plenty of lobster (and lots of other fantastic fresh seafood that […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Maine, USA

Visiting strangers in Maine

September 10, 2012 By stephanie

Visiting strangers in Maine

One thing it took me a while to learn while I was traveling in Latin America is to be a better friend. What do I mean by that? The majority of interactions we have with other travelers are very casual.  When we talk to another traveler in our hostel or at a café, we are […]

Filed Under: Maine, Personal

Can I live car-free in Columbus?

September 6, 2012 By stephanie

Can I live car-free in Columbus?

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. […]

Filed Under: Columbus, Culture, Personal, USA

A Guide to Food and Drink in Bolivia

September 3, 2012 By stephanie

A Guide to Food and Drink in Bolivia

I was told by several people that the food in Bolivia is pretty bad. It would be hard to come by fresh fruits and vegetables.  And of course there is food poisoning to worry about. However, I actually enjoyed the food in Bolivia. Sure, you can get lots of fried street food that looks like […]

Filed Under: Bolivia, Food & Drink

My First World Problems

August 30, 2012 By stephanie

My First World Problems

My first week back home in Columbus was spent putting things away (not that I had much stuff to put away), buying necessities, and meeting up with friends. Overall, it has been an easy transition with little stress. (Yes, I am aware that the real transition will happen when I enter the corporate world again.) […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Bolivia, Culture, Living Simply, Personal

Travel the World Through Food

August 27, 2012 By stephanie

Travel the World Through Food

I ended my time in Latin America with something I had been looking forward to since before I started the journey, a photo session at the Salar de Uyuni. Now I am home. I am ready to be home. I am ready to keep exploring while still enjoying the comforts of home. A week after […]

Filed Under: Columbus, Food & Drink, 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

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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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