Three Countries in One Day: Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay
I remember the first time I visited three countries in one day, back when I lived in Europe and spent a long weekend racing through the Benelux countries. I began the day with a br
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Confidently Cruising: Los Angeles in the Mazda3
I sink back into the driver’s seat of the Mazda3 and speed forward as the light turns green along Wilshire Boulevard. Before starting the engine I adjusted the manual lumbar supp
The Case For Bus Travel in the United States
Maybe it’s all the years I spent road tripping on summer vacations with my family speaking, but I truly believe there’s no better way to get a sense of place while traveling th
Respect the Path: Lessons From The Ruins of Quitor in Chile
After a week of 3:30 a.m. wake ups and late nights during a whirlwind trip to South America I couldn’t summon the energy to rise again at this hour to do what most people do when
Soaking up The Glory of Nature at Iguazu Falls
The force of Iguazu Falls is omnipresent. It’s in the air, misty air that drenches my face, my hair, my clothes. It’s in the sound, the thundering drum roll of falling water th
Pisco Sours, Post-Adventure Blues and the Great Irony of the Universe
I was hired for my current job in Los Angeles at 1 p.m. on a Friday the day after I flew back to the states after finishing my 18-month contract in the rainforest of Costa Rica. At
Women Who Travel Solo: Solo Travel in Australia with Rocky Travel
From Brome to Sydney to Melbourne, Michela of Rocky Travel shares her tips for solo travel in Australia in today’s Women Who Travel Solo. How did you get started traveling?
Hotels, Hostels or Couch Surfing: Which One Works for You?
When it comes to accommodation options, I’ve experienced the full spectrum in my travels. I’ve slept under the stars in a swag in Central Australia, campevrvaned arou
Traveling South: Five Countries To Visit in Latin America
I returned to Los Angeles yesterday after a whirlwind business trip to South America (with a few adventures squeezed in of course) and my heart is aflutter with a renewed passion