Argentina
Patagonia Dreaming: Why Planning an Outdoor Adventure of a Lifetime is the Best Post- Pandemic Option
Note from Theresa: Of course, I miss traveling! But now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials are urging social distancing and keeping close to home as the best options to a return to normalcy quicker, so travel is out. I am still talking about... read more
Hiking in Search of the Pachamama, Andes, in Argentina – Part 1.f.2
In a previous blog post, I introduced you to the Pachamama, the Andean culture’s Mother Earth, who is celebrated from Peru, through Bolivia and into northern Argentina. A Hiking Adventure with the Pachamama In the town of Tilcara, in the valley called Quebrada de... read more
Cultural, Natural and Ultimately Transformative Argentina Travel Tips: A Life-Changing Day in Salta, Argentina (Part 1.a.2.)
Perhaps you already read Theresa’s blog post about her day arriving in Salta, Argentina, and what she could experience in the city itself. This is the second part of her Salta exploration, traveling to Cafayate, sharing Argentina travel tips, and things that... read more
What to Do in Mendoza, Argentina: 3 Things that Make Mendoza a Perfect Group Vacation Destination
“I am really very sorry about this,” says my host Pedro as he drives us through fog that obscures the magnificent snow-capped Andes that I know tower above somewhere. The day before, the brilliant sun shone across the valleys that make up the region called Mendoza in... read more
Hiking in Search of the Pachamama in Argentina (Part 1.f.1.)
In a deeply religious country with a history shaped by Catholicism, it is nonetheless a place to encounter ancient spiritual beliefs and rituals. In Argentina, I found my nature-loving spirit even more reverent in the very real presence of the Pachamama, the Andean... read more
Desolate Beauty: The Great Salt Flat Salinas Grandes in Awe-Inspiring Argentina (Part 1.e.)
“There are some natural phenomenon that by their nature are beyond comprehension.” That was my (rather dumb) thought as I stood looking at my first encounter with the Great Salt Flat Salinas Grande in Salta, Argentina. How in the world is it possible to create... read more
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