Latin America & Caribbean

  • Take My Breath Away

    Traveling on the northern edge of Patagonia was absolutely stunning. The views will take your breath away, and the fresh, crisp air will restore it. No words or pictures can adequately describe this experience, and it has enticed me to one day explore the southern parts of the region. Rain, fog, and wind alternated with warm, beautiful sunshine and freezing cold. The weather mostly worked…

  • A Suitcase of Memories

    While I’m presently packing and planning out four months of travel spanning all four seasons (make that five seasons, considering India is supposed to reach 104F/40C degrees), I’m continuing to reminisce about my first trip to Europe in January 1998. Oh my, did I learn a lesson about packing! First, I’m American, that means I absolutely wouldn’t dream of wearing the same outfit twice on…