• Hello Patagonia,  June 18, 2013
  • Maipu Isn’t My Poo, But It’s Definitely Somebody’s,  June 12, 2013
  • Loneliness and Traveling Solo,  June 10, 2013
  • Jessica and My Hiking Boots Meet Me in Buenos Aires,  May 31, 2013
  • Experience and Mindfulness Through Travel,  May 19, 2013
  • Jon and I Go to Buenos Aires,  May 18, 2013

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Hike to Cerro Lopez

Hello Patagonia

The 18-hour semi-cama bus ride to Bariloche went without a hitch and was more comfortable than I … [Read More...]

Road to Mt. Fuji

Loneliness and Traveling Solo

Over the past few months, several people have asked me if I ever feel lonely traveling by myself. … [Read More...]

Sunset in Cartagena

Experience and Mindfulness Through Travel

91 Days Later The First Retirement began in February 2013 with travel, first to the Dominican … [Read More...]

Melipal Bodega

Maipu Isn’t My Poo, But It’s Definitely Somebody’s

Jessica and I took an overnight Andesmar bus from Buenos Aires to Mendoza.  Although I had taken … [Read More...]

Rose Garden Lake

Jessica and My Hiking Boots Meet Me in Buenos Aires

The Plan Jessica and I had discussed her joining me in the middle of my travels through South … [Read More...]

Buenos Aires

Jon and I Go to Buenos Aires

Arriving in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires (“BA”) is regularly referred to as the 'Paris of South … [Read More...]

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls

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Sugar Loaf Mountain

Wrapping Up A Week in Rio

First Up — Corcovado Jon arrived after being delayed for a day and after settling in, we went to see Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer).  The view was really amazing from so high up and allowed us to see the entirety of the city and its incredible rolling landscape.  Not surprisingly, it was a very touristy [...]

Ipanema Beach

First Days in Rio

Just a few blocks from Aline’s apartment was the Carioca Aqueduct, a bridge built in the mid-1700s in order to bring fresh water to the city from the Carioca River. It is no longer in use today but is still an impressive piece of architecture and certainly looked out of place within the urban landscape [...]

Map

A 2-Day Trek Across South America

I racked my brain for a couple of hours over the logistics of getting to Brazil by March 19th or 20th, just prior to Jon’s arrival.  Flying from Mendoza to Rio was not a great option because flights were very expensive and my Star Alliance miles could not be used.  That meant that I would [...]

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