Snapshots from Colonia del Sacramento
A quick visa run from Buenos Aires and across the Rio de la Plata. …
Why I decided to study abroad in South America… Twice
It must have been the fresh, foggy air in the rural highlands of Ecuador that really…
El Calafate & El Chalten, Argentina
We arrived in El Calafate from Puerto Natales on the final Tuesday of our trip….
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: Wandering the W
What do you call a college student with a pair of virgin hiking boots and an outdated (but…
Ushuaia, Argentina: Adventures at the Edge of the World
Ushuaia, Argentina was my first taste of Patagonia, and boy did it taste good. The name…
Mar del Plata, Argentina: A Love-Hate Relationship
Wind, surf, and sand are all key ingredients for a relaxing weekend away from the loud…
Literary Buenos Aires
I came to Argentina to be immersed in the rich and diverse culture, so why not…
Mendoza, Argentina Wine Weekend
Argentina has captured me in quite a few ways so far. Its influential artists and writers…
Buenos Aires: The First Two Weeks
It has been two weeks since I prepared and packed all of my clothing and travel…
The Cabin in Grand Marais
No shoes, no shirt, no cell service. …
Paris & Amsterdam with my Parents
In the summer of 2013 I made my second trip abroad to explore Paris and Amsterdam…
Montañita is the Coolest Town
We faked being Canadian, slept in hammocks, and drank a drug smuggler under the table. I…
Exploring Indigenous Medicine in Otavalo
We spent the weekend meeting with Shamans, touring indigenous medicine centers, and spending time with a…
Cozy Cloud Forest Town Mindo, Ecuador
A much-needed weekend in the jungle. …
Hanging Out in Baños
I promise the swing isn’t as scary as it looks. …
Esto es Quito
If there is anything to be said about South America, it is the relaxed pace of…