Author: Becky Wandell

04 Jan

Argentina

The Melding of Flavors and Friends in Villa Angostura

Here’s a secret that I bet many of you don’t know about me. I have always wanted to be a baker. I love the process...

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24 Dec

Argentina

Exploring the Argentina Lakes District

Traveling south into the Lakes District of Argentina was a momentous occasion for me … it meant that I had crossed the 37th degree south...

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13 Dec

Argentina

Living and Volunteering in Villa Meliquina

Planning a trip to countries the size of Argentina and Chile is an overwhelming task. I often start by reading travel blogs and guidebooks to...

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06 Dec

Argentina

The World Cup and Argentina Fanaticos

Soccer and I have an interesting history. I grew up in a time when kids’ soccer leagues were not an option. I’ve never played the...

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24 Nov

Argentina

First Impressions of Argentina

After two weeks of basking in the European feel of Buenos Aires, I was ready to head out into greater Argentina and experience all it...

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13 Nov

Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina … I’m Here!

October, 2022, O’Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois, USA As I stood at the airport kiosk watching the machine print out my boarding pass, I started to...

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27 Sep

United States

Starting My Gap Year by Coming Home

In my last post, I announced that I am taking some time for myself to live my best life: to travel, write and explore! I’ll...

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20 Aug

Colombia

Reflections on My Nomadic Life

After adventuring Colombia for three months, I arrived back in the United States at the home of my brother and family. My four-year old great...

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11 Aug

Colombia

Traveling Colombia on the Cheap

Like many of you around the world, the COVID pandemic disrupted my life completely and then gave me copious amounts of time to wonder what...

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31 Jul

Colombia

Los Nevados National Park (Parque Nacional Los Nevados)

On the first day, we slogged through mud, and more mud, as we pulled ourselves up and up the trail. All day. Over rocks, around...

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