On the Wing Adventures

03 Oct

Working and Living in Argentina

In my last post I talked about settling in beautiful Bariloche, Argentina. With a plethora of hiking trails, ski runs, and lakes all around, I...

Becky Wandell

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21 Aug

Argentina

Settling In, Staying Awhile; Making Argentina My New Home

This past 16-months, known to me as my Gap Year, has been an incredible opportunity to extensively travel five different countries and immerse myself in...

Becky Wandell

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Iguazú Falls: The Largest System of Waterfalls in the World

28 Jul

Argentina,Brazil

Iguazú Falls: The Largest System of Waterfalls in the World

When I started to tell people that I was traveling to Argentina, many asked, “Are you going to Iguazú?” “No plans yet,” I always responded,...

Becky Wandell

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13 Jul

Argentina

Discovering Jujuy and Salta; the Northern-Most Provinces of Argentina

To cross the Andes Mountains, in the northern reaches of Chile, is a breathtaking experience in more ways than one. As my bus slugged over...

Becky Wandell

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30 Jun

Chile

The Atacama Desert; Chile’s Most Extreme of Extremes

Chile is a land of vast extremes. In the last months, I have traveled its deepest fjords, its highest mountains, most remote valleys, biggest cities...

Becky Wandell

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Sipping Pisco Under the Stars in the Valley Elqui

16 Jun

Chile

Sipping Pisco Under the Stars in the Valley Elqui

After resting in Valparíso for a month, my body agreed with my brain… I was ready to go again. My body told me it had...

Becky Wandell

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02 Jun

Chile

Valparaíso, the Center of Art and Funk in Chile

For months along my journey, I’ve been hearing about Valparaíso, Chile. Known historically as the “Jewel of the Pacific”, or just “Valpo”, its winding colorful...

Becky Wandell

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19 May

Argentina,Chile

The Fragility of Democracy

The opinions in this post are strictly my own, based on my lived experiences traveling and working in South American countries. Thank you for your...

Becky Wandell

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05 May

Chile

Savoring Life in Santiago, Chile

While plotting my tour of southern Argentina and Chile, the last stop I planned for was a trip to Santiago. Whereas I started my trip...

Becky Wandell

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21 Apr

Chile

Chile’s Epic Carretera Austral, Our Road-Trip Continues…

If you read my first Carretera Austral Blog Post, you know that my friend Brenda and I (with Curious George) are halfway along an epic...

Becky Wandell

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About Me

My name is Becky Wandell and I am a teacher, curious explorer, and citizen of the world. I started blogging in 2018 when I was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador. This experience helped embed my love for connecting with people, integrating into their cultures, and saying "yes" to every invitation. Since that opportunity, I've continued to volunteer and slow-travel through other countries. This Blog is my platform to share with you an honest account of all I am living, learning and experiencing. And with my readers at my side, I always feel a little more brave for the next adventure. My hope is that my stories inspire you to learn about others, consider new perspectives, and dream of taking flight on your own. Happy Reading!

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