As I left Córdoba to make my way to Mendoza, Argentina, a world-famous wine region, I tried for once to be a prudent traveler and book a hostel in advance of my arrival. I’d exchanged emails with Hostel Independencia ,…
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Skydiving in Argentina
With the end of my current travel adventure in sight, I realized that it was time to do some serious prioritizing to really squeeze the maximum amount of fun out of my remaining days in Argentina. I arrived in Córdoba…
Searching for Magic in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni
After months and months (about 5 to be precise) of listening to other travelers sing the high praises of Bolivia, it would have been near impossible not to have grand expectations for my visit. “You need at LEAST three months…
5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Bolivia
So, you’re traveling to Bolivia? Here are five things I wish I knew before heading there myself. It’s crazy cheap Accommodation can run you as little as 25 Bolivianos per night (as was the case in Copacabana–that’s the equivalent of…
Machu Picchu: A Twice-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Visiting Machu Picchu–a UNESCO World Heritage site and wonder of the world–is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime experience and an accomplishment to check off on the ole bucket list. I never imagined I would be so lucky as to have…
Unconventional Milestones: My 3rd Consecutive Christmas Abroad
These days, catching wind of exciting news–engagements, pregnancies, new jobs, house purchases–is as easy as logging into your facebook account. Until recently, I had considered this information overload as both a blessing and a curse.On the one hand, living in…
