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…
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…
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 for…
Visiting the Wineries of Mendoza with Uncorking Argentina
I stand in a field at Domaine Saint Diego winery outside of Mendoza, Argentina. It’s a perfect autumn day in the Southern Hemisphere and the sun beams down bright and…
Learn to Cook Empanadas in Argentina at Finca Adalgisa
In the fading light all the greens at Finca Adalgisa are beginning to glow. It is as if the sun is lingering on the leaves, attempting to ward off its…
Visit the Andes in Chile with AndoAndes
Baby I would climb the Andes solely to count the freckles on your body. Standing atop a narrow, concrete pylon, look out across the El Yeso Reservoir, Shakira’s lyrics blast…
A Step Inside Alma Hostel in Santiago, Chile
On a sunny morning in Santiago, Chile, I walk through the tranquil streets of Providencia. Autumn has just started in South America but it still feels like a summer morning.…
6 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Rio Celeste
It's hard to believe I lived in Costa Rica for a year and a half. Well, that's not entirely true. Some days it felt as if I' was there for an eternity…
Ocean Views and Starry Skies at Rancho Armadillo Estate in Playas del Coco
The walls of the open-air lounge at Rancho Armadillo Estate are adorned with newspaper clippings with headlines that read “The Kindest Hotel Owner in Costa Rica” and "Rancho Armadillo: Like Visiting a…
Living abroad: 10 Scenes from my Life as an Expat in Costa Rica
One week. After one year, five months and four days of living abroad in Costa Rica, one week is all I have left of my life in the rainforest. Beyond…
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