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Iguazu Falls are one of the natural wonders of the world, and after visiting, we can confirm that this title is well-deserved. The falls are situated in a national park, and can be accessed from Brazil or Argentina. We took a bus from Puerto Iguazu in Argentina (since we do not have the visa for … Continue reading
The first time I saw mate, I thought it was just an Argentine man smoking a massive pipe. In fact, it was tea. All over Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, you will see people carrying thermoses full of hot water, along with a cup of herbs and a metal straw. So prevalent a tradition, we had … Continue reading
In terms of food and drink, Argentina is famous for two things: wine and steak. Several nights ago, in Cafayate, a wine region in the middle of the desert, Roberto and I took part in a delicious feast. We stopped in, not at a fancy restaurant, but at a simple outdoor patio on the parque … Continue reading
When I am travelling, I make a commitment to review as many hotels, hostels, and restaurants as possible, since Roberto and I rely so heavily on these reviews ourselves. When you post a review, the sites often ask what type of travellers you are. Adventure? Romance? Culinary? Shopping? We are not really in any of … Continue reading
Soon to depart our temporary home in Colombia, we needed at least one more adventure. Last weekend, Roberto’s friend invited us and two other couples to his mother’s finca near Manizales. Manizales is a beautiful city in coffee country, perched atop a mountain and sporting a slightly cooler climate than Medellín. The main attraction, other than the view … Continue reading
This post is the second in series of posts on Ms. D’s favourite fruits found throughout Colombia. The plentiful fruits available on seemingly every street corner of this beautiful country are a constant delight. Here’s two more of my personal favourites. Uchuvas Uchuvas are a very common fruit in Colombia. Although grown in many parts of the world, … Continue reading
For Semana Santa, my friend and I, Bee, went on a girls trip to Guatemala and El Salvador. Originally, we only included San Salvador in our itinerary due to the more affordable flight, but it turned out to be a favourite destination of mine. We stayed for three nights in a bed and breakfast, which felt … Continue reading
Recently Roberto, his friend KO, and I, spent a weekend in a Colombian rainforest in an eco-reserve called Rio Claro. Rio Claro is about 3 hours southeast of Medellin, on the way to Bogota. When we arrived, we were struck by the tropical heat, a stark contrast to Medellin’s perfectly moderate temperature. We got off … Continue reading
The Museo de Antioquia is a great place to visit if you find yourself a tourist in Medellin. As part of the permanent exhibit you can see many famous pieces, including the smoking lady and the portrayal of Pablo Escobar’s killing (seen below), created by Fernando Botero, perhaps Colombia’s most famous artist. There are also some very … Continue reading
Ms. D has always been a student of history, and travel has been a way for her to satisfy her curious mind. This is the girl with a fan poster of Catherine the Great. Here, she geeks out on one of South America’s most historically significant women. One of the most important women in South … Continue reading
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