Punta del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este is a few hours north, warmer and winder than Montevideo. This city is all about the marina, which swells with tourists during summer in January.
New Year’s Eve in Uruguay
We spent our New Years Eve in the midst of a crazy crowd, soaked with cider, in Montevideo's legendary annual Cider Battle. Everyone drinks cider, dances, and sprays each other with shook up bottles of [...]
Salt Flat Shenanigans, Argentina
The kindness of strangers! We knew we had a long day of driving ahead from Huacalera to Salta, Argentina. We didn't know the roads were like gravel washboards. So much shaking that our gas gauge [...]
Cafayate, Argentina
Working our way through Argentina's northern wine country. This Humahuaca Gorge is a UNESCO world heritage site due to Inca history and its use as a trade route for 10,000 years. We were here for [...]
Salta, Argentina
Salta is in northern Argentina, and the closer we get to the equator, the warmer it gets. Where American children associate a December "winter break" with snow, these kids celebrate their Christmas (in this overwhelmingly [...]
San Martin de los Andes, Argentina
San Martin, in northwest Patagonia, is known as the gateway for Lanín National Park, home to the Lanín volcano, which reminded us a lot of Mt. Rainier in Washington state.
Villa la Angostura, Argentina
Along the road to Seven Lakes, in the heart of the Lakes District, is this sleepy town with only a few thousand people. We're definitely off the beaten path for English speaking tourists.
Bariloche, Argentina
Situated in the scenic foothills of the Andes, Bariloche's climate is similar to the Pacific Northwest. Lush green landscape surrounded by water and snowcapped mountains. There's an abundance of great chocolate and wine. What's not [...]
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the street art capitals of the world. There are almost no restrictions on where or what artists can paint in the city. There’s no need to obtain authorization from the [...]
Seattle Tea and Gingerbread
Christmas tea and the Gingerbread Houses are perennial favorites in my book! Props to Steeped in Comfort Tea Shop in Lakewood for the wonderful personal service, not to mention the great scones.
Moline Thanksgiving
We're thankful for family, friends, warm clothes, bountiful food and a snug bed in this chilly weather.
Snorkeling with What?!
The cenotes in the Yucatan peninsula were used by the Mayans for fresh drinking water. Today, some are private and some are commercial for snorkeling and diving. The rules are strict - no sunscreen, no [...]