Overnight buses

Leaving Bariloche we had a 15 hour to our next stop, Comodoro Ridavia, which we were only stopping in to break up our journey further south, an additional 10 hours in bus the following night. That second bus ride encountered some road work and although we did sleep on the bus, the bus didn’t move [...]

And then there was snow…

Bariloche is known for its access to great hiking, mountain biking and its delicious local chocolates. Now you know why it was high on our list for Argentina. When we left Pucon to cross the mountains back into Argentina we didn’t expect a miracle with the weather, but we did expect things to be different [...]

Foodie Friday- Alfajores

Finally, DESSERT! We’ve been searching for a yummy dessert all over South America. Pronounced “alpha-whores” the first time I heard their name I had to ask the person to repeat it again in disbelief. Even now when I ask for them in a store I sort of giggle to myself, thankful that no one around [...]

Foodie Friday- The Enjoyment of Mate

Foodie Friday- The Enjoyment of Mate

I first heard of Mate traveling in Guatemala on my semester abroad from college. I didn’t try it but I did remember it and when I saw it again, and had the opportunity again, chose not to try it again. I figured that since I was going to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile I should wait [...]