Beyond Havana Vieja: Our Family’s Experience in Cuba’s Most Famous City
During our month in Cuba we stayed in Havana three separate times for a total of about two weeks. You could cover our tracks in half that time but we took a slow approach....
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...
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...
Bariloche to La Caleta Tortel: A One-month Patagonia Road Trip Itinerary
Our trip to Patagonia was a bit spontaneous, which was probably part of the reason we were so amazed with everything we experienced. Our initial “plan” was to rent a car in Bariloche in...
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...