Whales, penguins, and sea lions – oh my! Find your inner sea animal at Puerto Madryn, a quaint little beach town on the coast of Argentina’s patagonia. There you will find a plethora of tours offering up close encounters with whales, penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and elephant seals. Being a lover of all things animal, Puerto … More Up Close and Personal in Puerto Madryn
It has taken me quite awhile to complete this post, but it was well worth the wait! Below you will find my first-hand account of hiking the trail with my husband, along with helpful tips and countless pictures documenting my experience. Whether you already have plans to visit Torres del Paine or possibly just a … More Patagonia’s Torres del Paine [O Circuit]
You realize just how critical gear selection becomes when you spend a week’s time out in the wilderness and you rely solely on the choices you have made in your pack. Luckily, I already had a general idea of my personal preferences [everyone is different!] and weeded out the unwanted on my “test drive” in Washington. I highly … More The Winners and Losers of My Gear List
Eager to escape the city and hit the trail, my flight to El Calafate was greeted with much joy and anticipation when the day had finally arrived. We flew with Aerolíneas Argentina and had a very pleasant flight. The service was friendly and efficient, the flight came with some tasty snacks, and most importantly, we got there … More El Calafate [Patagonia]
Where do I even begin? My stay at Estancia Don Manuel was one of the best experiences of my life. I had been in the city [Buenos Aires] for a little over 4 weeks and I was completely overwhelmed by the concrete jungle. I was craving fresh air and wide open spaces. I missed the companionship … More Heaven on Earth [Estancia Don Manuel]
The pictures speak for themselves when it comes to the beauty found within the Japanese Garden. We strolled around for about an hour and enjoyed its tranquil atmosphere. There is a restaurant, gift shop, and nursery located inside the garden. We also came across a very sweet cat who was more than happy to get … More Jardín Japonés
This past weekend I took a weekend trip to Tigre and it was an amazing little getaway! I was so intrigued by the lifestyle of this city! Tigre is located roughly an hour north of Buenos Aires and the town sits right on the river front. What I loved most about Tigre was its delta. The river … More Life on the Delta
Rating System 1 – 4 1 = Terrible, not recommended 2 = Okay, nothing special 3 = Good/Very Good 4 = Excellent, highly recommended If you haven’t already, I recommend you check out my Helpful Tips for dining out in Buenos Aires. A lot of great information is on this page about saving money, what to expect, … More Where [and where not] to Eat in Palermo Hollywood
Here are a few helpful tips on what to expect when dining out in Buenos Aires… Tip #1 – Service is SLOW, but don’t take it personally. I didn’t even bother giving restaurants a “service” rating because based on America’s standards, they would all suck. So get ready to take your sweet time when going … More Helpful Tips for Dining Out in Buenos Aires
After 22 hours of travel time, we finally arrived in Buenos Aires! Our AirBnB host arranged for a car to pick us up at the airport and take us to our new studio apartment in Palermo Hollywood. As he was giving us a little tour of the neighborhood, I quickly realized that we were in … More Getting My First Taste of Buenos Aires
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