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May 12, 2019

Top Things To Do in Buenos Aires

May 12, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
Top Things To Do in Buenos Aires

Make the most of a trip to Buenos Aires.

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Daily Essays
Argentina, Buenos Aires, Tango, Cemetary, Park, South America, Buenos Aires itinerary, what do do in Buenos Aires, things to do in buenos aires, things to see in buenos aires, top things to do in buenos aires, fun things to do in buenos aires, free things to do in buenos aires, budget friendly things to do in buenos aires, what to do in Buenos Aires, trip to Buenos Aires, San Telmo Market Buenos Aires, Recoleta Cemetery Buenos Aires, 3 de Febrero Park Buenos Aires, Tango in Buenos Aires, Avenida Corrientes Buenos Aires, Palmero Buenos Aires, Eating in Palmero Buenos Aires, Eating in Belgrano Buenos Aires, Barrio Boca Buenos Aires, Marcel de Buenos Aires, Where to stay in Buenos Aires, L'Adresse Hotel Buenos Aires, Eretz Cantina Israeli Buenos Aires, Eretz Cantina Israeli Buenos Aires Restaurant, Fleur de Sel Buenos Aires, Fleur de Sel Restaurant Buenos Aires, Getting a Brazil Visa in Buenos Aires, Getting a Brazilian Visa in Buenos Aires, Brazilian consulate in Buenos Aires, Blue Market Buenos Aires, Blue Dollar Buenos Aires, Best bed and breakfast Buenos Aires, Best food Buenos Aires, Best restaurants Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 2015, Buenos Aires 2019
May 03, 2019

The Best of Hiking and Dining in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

May 03, 2019/ Sylvie Golec
The Best of Hiking and Dining in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

How to make the most of a few days in Bariloche including top hikes and unique cuisine.

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Daily Essays
Argentina, Bariloche, Black Glacier, Tronador, Glacier, Hiking/Trekking, South America, backpacking in el bariloche, visiting bariloche, rio negro, Things to See and Do in Bariloche, top hikes in bariloche, best restaurants in bariloche, What To Do In Bariloche, bariloche on a budget, visiting the lake district, argentina's northern patagonia, Hiking in Bariloche, Hiking Refugio Frey Bariloche, Hotel Nativo Restaurant Bariloche, Hotel Nativo, Quiven Restaurant Bariloche, Quiven, Quiven Restaurant, Raices Restrobar Bariloche, Raices Restrobar Restaurant, Hotel Tunquelen Bariloche, Hotel Tunquelen, A Few Days Bariloche, 3 Days Bariloche, What to do in Bariloche, Trip to Bariloche, Which hikes to do in Bariloche, Top hikes in bariloche, hiking Campanario Bariloche, Hiking Llao Llao Bariloche, Taking the bus in Bariloche, local bus to hikes in Bariloche, public bus Bariloche hikes, local food Bariloche, Best restaurants in Bariloche, where to eat in Bariloche, Dinner in Bariloche, best food in Bariloche
April 25, 2019

3 Days in El Calafate, Argentina

April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in El Calafate, Argentina

Learn everything about how to visit the world's 3rd largest fresh water reserve...and it's frozen.

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April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 2 Comments
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Perito Mereno Glacier, El Calafate, Argentna, Patagonia, South America, Hiking/Trekking, day trip from el calafate to el chalten, hiking glacier in patagonia, where to go in el calafate, peritomereno, perito mereno
April 22, 2019

A Travel Guide to El Chalten: Plan your Trip to Argentina's Hiking Capital

April 22, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
A Travel Guide to El Chalten:  Plan your Trip to Argentina's Hiking Capital

Find out about the best hikes and where the best places to stay are in El Chalten, Argentina.

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April 22, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 8 Comments
Daily Essays, Planning
Mt. Fitz Roy, Argentina, Patagonia, Glacier, Hiking/Trekking, El Chaltén, South America, Where to stay in El Chalten, El Chalten Hiking Map, El Chalten Hiking Trails, Argentina's hiking capital, best hiking in patagonia, where to hike in Chaltén, the best hikes in Chaltén, hiking trails in Chaltén
April 20, 2019

The Ultimate Guide for Hiking Torres del Paine’s W, O, and Q Treks

April 20, 2019/ Scott Biales
The Ultimate Guide for Hiking Torres del Paine’s W, O, and Q Treks

Comprehensive guide on hiking, packing, and staying in Torres del Paine, National Park, Chile.

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April 20, 2019/ Scott Biales/ 3 Comments
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Chile, Patagonia, South America, Torres del Paine, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Hiking, Hiking in patagonia, trekking in torres del paine, how to hike the w, hiking the w trek, hiking the o, comparing the w and o treks, comparing the w trek and o trek, Should I hike the w or o, Hiking in Southern Patagonia, Hiking in Southern Chile, Hiking in South America, Travel Blog Torres del Paine, Ultimate Guide Torres del Paine, Guide to hiking the w, Blog on hiking the w
March 13, 2019

Planning a Wine Tasting Trip To Mendoza’s Wine Region: Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo, and Valle de Uco

March 13, 2019/ Sylvie Golec
Planning a Wine Tasting Trip To Mendoza’s Wine Region: Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo, and Valle de Uco

Learn about the 3 grape growing regions in Mendoza, Argentina to help plan your perfect wine tasting trip.

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March 13, 2019/ Sylvie Golec/ 1 Comment
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February 23, 2019

What To Expect When Visiting Mendoza, Argentina

February 23, 2019/ Sylvie Golec
What To Expect When Visiting Mendoza, Argentina

An overview of the local culture in the city of Mendoza, Argentina.

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February 23, 2019/ Sylvie Golec/ 2 Comments
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Mendoza, Argentina, Latin America, South America, Argentine Culture, Mendoza Food, Mendoza Culture
November 04, 2018

5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie
5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

We hike over 65 miles in 4 days on the W-Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile.

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November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie/ 9 Comments
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Patagonia, Chile, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Hiking/Trekking, Backpacking, South America, Hiking, Hike, Trip, Camping, Overnight, National Park, Adventure, Backcountry, Trek, Tour, Map, Route, W Trek, W-Trek, Glacier, Glaciers, Bridges, Bridge, Alone, Solo, Photography, Photos, Penny Stove, Tough, How Tough, How to hike, how to backpack, hiking the w, hiking the w trek, best hike in patagonia, best hike, best hike in South America, Refugio, backpacking patagonia, how to backpack in patagonia
October 11, 2018

7 Days in The Amazon Jungle, Bolivia - The Pampas vs The Amazon

October 11, 2018/ Scott Biales
7 Days in The Amazon Jungle, Bolivia - The Pampas vs The Amazon

During our week deep in the Bolivian Amazon we fish for piranha, view hundreds of animals, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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October 11, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 7 Comments
Daily Essays
Pampas, Jungle, Bolivia, Rurrenabaque, Amazon, Animal, South America
July 28, 2018

Planning and Budgeting for Backpacking Through Patagonia

July 28, 2018/ Scott Biales
Planning and Budgeting for Backpacking Through Patagonia

A high-level overview of our Patagonia route (3 - 4 weeks) including an itinerary and budget.

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July 28, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 12 Comments
Planning, Finances / Budget
Patagonia, Torres del Paine, Budget, Planning, Route, Pucón, Puerto Varas, Chiloe, Bariloche, El Chaltén, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, Ushuaia, W Circuit, Itinerary, South America
December 16, 2015

2 Days in Sao Paulo, Brazil

December 16, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Sao Paulo, Brazil

2 Busy Days, and Sylvie's Birthday, in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Sao Paulo, Brazil, Market, Food, Birthday, South America
December 15, 2015

3 Days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

December 15, 2015/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Spending 3 humid days in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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December 15, 2015/ Scott & Sylvie/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema, Copacabana, South America, Infographic, Olympics
November 13, 2015

4 Days in Puerto Varas, Chile

November 13, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
4 Days in Puerto Varas, Chile

We spend 4 days in the lake district of Chilean Patagonia in Puerto Varas

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Daily Essays
Puerto Varas, Chiloe, Chile, Penguins, Frutillar, Patagonia, South America
November 09, 2015

3 Days in Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile

November 09, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
3 Days in Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile

We explore the colorful city of Valparaiso and experience a 6.8 earthquake followed by 2 slow days in Santiago.

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November 09, 2015/ Sylvie Golec/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Valparaiso, Chile, Santiago, South America
November 06, 2015

2 Days in Mendoza, Argentina

November 06, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Mendoza, Argentina

We spend two days in Mendoza, Argentina.  Our second day we spend on a tandem bike touring Maipu visiting a handful of wineries!

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Daily Essays
Maipu, Argentina, Mendoza, Vineyard, Calle De Vino, South America
November 05, 2015

10 Days Working on a Finca in Mendoza, Argentina

November 05, 2015/ Scott Biales
10 Days Working on a Finca in Mendoza, Argentina

We spend a week working on a vineyard and vegetable farm.  We drive tractors, dig trenches, plant seeds, build adobe structures, and sell vegetables in a local pueblo!

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November 05, 2015/ Scott Biales/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Mendoza, Tupungato, Workaway, Farm, Argentina, South America
October 28, 2015

2 Days in Salta, Argentina

October 28, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Salta, Argentina

We spend a lazy 2 days in the gorgeous European-like city of Salta, Argentina.

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Salta, Argentina, South America
October 26, 2015

3 Days in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

October 26, 2015/ Scott Biales
3 Days in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

We spend 3 days touring Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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October 26, 2015/ Scott Biales/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Bolivia, Tour, Salt Flats, South America
October 21, 2015

2 Days in Sucre, Bolivia

October 21, 2015/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Sucre, Bolivia

We spend two lazy days in Sucre, Bolivia and enjoy our nice hotel courtyard!

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Daily Essays, Planning
Bolivia, Sucre, South America
October 11, 2015

4 Days in La Paz, Bolivia

October 11, 2015/ Scott Biales
4 Days in La Paz, Bolivia

Spending a calm several days after almost being stranded at the Bolivian border!

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October 11, 2015/ Scott Biales/ 2 Comments
Daily Essays
Bolivia, La Paz, Border Crossing, South America
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