Our Travels

Living the Good Life in Cundinamarca, Colombia

There’s a beautiful corner of Colombia far off the tourist path and yet only an hour west of Bogotá. I’m talking about the lush mountains around San Francisco, Cundinamarca. Johana spent a significant part...

Buenos Aires with Kids: 10 Fun Activities

Buenos Aires is a great city to spend time with kids. Whether visiting a neighborhood park, going to the theater or taking a class, the city has you covered with spaces and activities to...

Traveling to Cuba: Some Logistical Considerations

For many Cuba travelers, the appeal goes beyond that of a quick, relaxing vacation. While it’s possible to travel resort-style with minimal planning, many want to dive deeper into Cuba’s culture, music, and history....

Traveling to Argentina: Some Logistical Considerations

Argentina, the second biggest country in South America and the eight largest in the world is usually known for its progressive politics, its diverse capital – Buenos Aires, its tasty grilled meats, and the...

Argentinian Patagonia: A Small Piece of Heaven

We flew into Bariloche to kick off our one-month Patagonia road trip. Although we spent much of our time and energy on the Chilean side of Patagonia, in Argentina we enjoyed a peaceful, almost...

Carretera Austral: On the Heels of Autumn

By many accounts, Carretera Austral (aka Route 7) is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world, and we can attest that it is one of the most beautiful road-trips we have...

Salta: Valleys, Vineyards, and Beautiful Drives

Salta is located in the northwest of Argentina and exhibits a variety of climates and landscapes. We spent about a week in the province of Salta as part of our 16-day road trip in...

Cafayate to Cachi via Route 40

After spending a couple of days in Cafayate, a cute town in a wine region, our plan was to go to Tafí del Valle, a town about 150km south of Cafayate. The region around...

Jujuy: A Province of Contrasts

Jujuy province, in the north-west of Argentina, has a broad mix of altitudes and landscapes and a vast history of resistance to invasions, first from the Inca empire and later from the Spaniards. This...