On the Wing Adventures

06 Dec

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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Los Nevados National Park (Parque Nacional Los Nevados)

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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25 Jul

Colombia

Colombian Biodiversity and the Palma de Cera

When anybody over the age of 30 hears the name Colombia, many different images come to mind. Guerrillas fighting in the jungle, massive cocaine harvests,...

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15 Jul

Colombia

Eje Cafetero; Colombia’s Coffee Region

If you tell any Colombian that you are going to travel to the Coffee Region, the immediate response is always a loving sigh. The rolling...

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24 Jun

Colombia

Perusing the Past in Colombia’s Colonial Pueblos

With a name like Colombia (not Columbia), it’s easy to think that the Spanish-hired explorer Christopher Colombus visited this land. Not true. The Spanish didn’t...

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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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