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Foto of the Week from … Peninsula Valdes – Lines and Contrast

December 25, 2011 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … Peninsula Valdes – Lines and Contrast

I took a tour of Peninsula Valdes (near Puerto Madryn).  I was here to see the wildlife, but I was amazed by the landscape. I like the lines of this photo and the contrast between the bright blue sky and the white, dry rock and sand. More to come on my incredible experience at Peninsula […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders, Photography

What Exactly Is An Elephant Seal?

December 23, 2011 By stephanie

What Exactly Is An Elephant Seal?

Right after my amazing experience seeing penguins in their natural habitat for the first time, the tour took us to Isla Escondida.  As Hernan approached the beach on the rocky path, he explained that this is a public beach and fills with people from the nearby town of Trelew on the weekends. Since we arrived […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

A Million Penguins… And I Took a Photo of Each One!

December 21, 2011 By stephanie

A Million Penguins… And I Took a Photo of Each One!

I have to be honest and admit that I was sad to leave behind my life in Buenos Aires.   I got sucked in again, but this time it was more about the people.  I also wondered if I would have trouble adjusting to the hostel life again. I hoped seeing some penguins in their natural […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

How I Lived in Buenos Aires for $1000 a Month

December 19, 2011 By stephanie

How I Lived in Buenos Aires for $1000 a Month

When I first arrived in Buenos Aires back in March of this year, I was shocked by the prices.  I had just finished traveling through Central America where I could get a night in a wonderful hostel for US$6 and a good meal for US$3.00. I had been to Buenos Aires back in 2009 for […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Budget Travel, Food & Drink

Foto of the Week from… Puerto Madryn – My Morning Run

December 16, 2011 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from… Puerto Madryn – My Morning Run

Yes, I have finally left Buenos Aires.  I arrived in Puerto Madryn via an 18-hour bus ride.  It is much warmer than I expected, and the water is beautiful. Although I was sad about leaving behind my friends in Buenos Aires, it is refreshing to be in a very small town and see stars at […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Natural Wonders

Seeing the Greatest Polo Player in the World

December 14, 2011 By stephanie

Seeing the Greatest Polo Player in the World

Since I am from the US, I know absolutely nothing about polo. When I got to Buenos Aires, I found out that polo is HUGE here.  In fact, people from around the world come here to play polo because it is much cheaper, and they can really improve their skills. To be honest, I am […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Culture

Am I A Digital Nomad Now?

December 12, 2011 By stephanie

Am I A Digital Nomad Now?

You may be wondering why I have stayed in Buenos Aires for so long.  After all, I did say in my post about coming home for a short visit that I would re-charge and then get back to my original itinerary through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Something came up right before I said goodbye […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Personal

Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires

December 9, 2011 By stephanie

Foto of the Week from … Buenos Aires

Whoever did the city planning in Buenos Aires was a genius.  In many neighborhoods (at least the nicer and wealthier ones), there are lots of tall, beautiful trees.  I was lucky to experience the Jacaranda trees blooming this Spring. I had to share two photos this week because there are just too many Jacaranda trees […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Photography

Have You Been to the Toilets and Bidets Museum?

December 7, 2011 By stephanie

Have You Been to the Toilets and Bidets Museum?

If you spend much time in Buenos Aires, you will find out about all sorts of tours. Of course, everyone knows about the tour of Teatro Colon. But a lesser-known but still pretty incredible building with an interesting history is Palacio de las Aguas. And the best part… It’s free! The Exterior The building looks […]

Filed Under: Argentina

An Evening of Luxury in Buenos Aires

December 5, 2011 By stephanie

An Evening of Luxury in Buenos Aires

I know that my time in Buenos Aires is coming to an end.  I did not expect to be here this long.  I was thrilled when I realized that I would still be in town for the best wine event of the year Vinos de Lujo (Luxury Wines). I have been to other wine tastings, […]

Filed Under: Argentina, Food & Drink

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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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