Argentina (A Reprise)

Back Out In The World

Argentina (A Reprise)

 Posted on April 23, 2023  |   17 min  |   3561 words  |   Ryan Glovinsky

It has been more than two years since we officially gave up and ended our journey around the world. We had planned to travel for eighteen months but were forced to halt our adventure after only nine months due to COVID-19. Our stay in Taiwan, which had been intended to last for three weeks, was … [Read More]
Tags: Travel Argentina South America 

Punta del Este

Punta del Este

 Posted on August 30, 2019  |   3 min  |   430 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

We decided to take a short trip across the river during our last few weeks in South America, and arguably the quickest flight we’ve ever been on. A whole thirty minutes in the air to Punta del Este, Uruguay. For the uninitiated, Punta is a famous beach town here in South America, busting at the … [Read More]
Tags: South America Travel Uruguay 

5 Things I Love and Hate About Buenos Aires

Sometimes I miss home, other times I forget all about it

5 Things I Love and Hate About Buenos Aires

 Posted on August 5, 2019  |   19 min  |   4042 words  |   Ryan Glovinsky

It’s been almost three months since we left the US to begin this trip. In that time we’ve spent time in various parts of South America, but the bulk of our time has been spent in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There’s a lot to love about this city, but it has its quirks too; and Argentina is a far more … [Read More]
Tags: Culture Argentina South America 

The Raymonds Come to Visit!

The Raymonds Come to Visit!

 Posted on August 1, 2019  |   3 min  |   484 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

I cried when I found out my parents were coming to visit us 😬 I was so excited!! High on the priority list was obviously ice cream. Our favorite at the time- LadoBueno. The second stop was the most beautiful bookstore in the world- El Ateneo Grand Splendid. It’s in an old theater and just begs to be … [Read More]
Tags: Food Travel Uruguay Argentina South America 

Iguazu Falls

Welcome to the Jungle

Iguazu Falls

 Posted on July 23, 2019  |   3 min  |   580 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

Have you ever been to a place that fills you with such awe that no picture or description could possibly convey the true power of what you've witnessed? A place that must be experienced firsthand to be truly known? Well, I would say this is pretty accurate for almost 100% of the places we’ve been to … [Read More]
Tags: Travel Brazil Argentina South America 

San Pedro de Atacama

High and dry

San Pedro de Atacama

 Posted on July 21, 2019  |   5 min  |   950 words  |   Ryan Glovinsky

The Atacama desert is one of the driest places on Earth, second only to Antarctica. It also exists at an extremely high elevation (which is part of the reason for the minimal moisture). San Pedro de Atacama was suggested as one of the top places to visit in Chile. As with much of our trip, we didn’t … [Read More]
Tags: Travel South America Chile 

Santiago

"Sanhattan"

Santiago

 Posted on July 19, 2019  |   3 min  |   531 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

We were very happy to be on our way to Santiago the day after the unsettling news on our last day in Valparaiso. Our friends were incredibly generous and lent us their apartment in the ritzy Las Condes neighborhood while they were out of town. After spending a week in slightly uncomfortable … [Read More]
Tags: Travel South America Chile 

Valparaíso

The Colorful, Poetic Port City

Valparaíso

 Posted on July 17, 2019  |   4 min  |   680 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

Valparaiso is a port city about one and a half hour’s drive from Santiago. It is a city known for it’s colorful houses, cool graffiti artwork, and hills that will leave your legs feeling sore. UNESCO even labeled it a World Heritage site. The city feels like the Latin version of San Francisco. … [Read More]
Tags: Chile Travel South America 

Easter Island

The Most Remote Inhabited Island in the World

Easter Island

 Posted on July 16, 2019  |   6 min  |   1143 words  |   Ryan and Mollie

Rapa Nui, the indigenous name of Easter Island, is a very peculiar place. Looking at a map, it is a tiny speck literally in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing but thousands of miles of Pacific Ocean in every direction. The only way to get there is by flying five hours either from Santiago … [Read More]
Tags: Chile Travel South America 

La Ruta de los Siete Lagos

The Route of the Seven Lakes

La Ruta de los Siete Lagos

 Posted on July 12, 2019  |   3 min  |   518 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

After a couple days in Bariloche, we hit the road towards San Martin de los Andes, along The Route of the Seven Lakes. This is a famous scenic drive past snow covered mountains and deep blue lakes that technically only takes about three hours one way. Most people turn it into a several day trip, … [Read More]
Tags: Travel Argentina South America 

San Carlos de Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche

 Posted on July 11, 2019  |   4 min  |   793 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

While we were in El Calafate, with less than ideal internet speeds, we received news that our flight was cancelled from Buenos Aires to Bariloche… the flight we were supposed to take in three days. Bariloche- the place we were supposed to be meeting our friend David who was coming all the way from … [Read More]
Tags: Travel Argentina South America 

El Calafate...

...and El Chalten

El Calafate...

 Posted on June 23, 2019  |   4 min  |   733 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

Our next stop was a two hour flight northwest to El Calafate, which is also the name of a berry local to the region. This city is has a population of about 20,000 people and would you believe it- pink flamingos! Here is poor quality picture proof, because let’s face it I’m not a professional … [Read More]
Tags: Argentina South America Travel 

Ushuaia

The City at the End of the World

Ushuaia

 Posted on June 4, 2019  |   2 min  |   348 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in Argentina. It’s surprisingly bigger than we expected- about 100,000 people call the city home. Also surprisingly, it is a major manufacturing and shipping hub of the country. There is definitely a strong industrial vibe outside of the touristy center. It is cool … [Read More]
Categories: Articles  Tags: South America Argentina Travel 

Tierra del Fuego

Land of Fire

Tierra del Fuego

 Posted on May 28, 2019  |   2 min  |   364 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

In the house I grew up, we had a big world map hanging up in the hallway upstairs. Twice a day when I would brush my teeth and was otherwise unoccupied for two minutes, I would study this map. One place always drew my attention: Tierra del Fuego. Land of Fire. Doesn’t that name make your imagination … [Read More]
Tags: Travel South America Argentina 

First Impressions of Buenos Aires

First Impressions of Buenos Aires

 Posted on May 21, 2019  |   2 min  |   416 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

I have been enjoying my first few days in Buenos Aires immensely. We’ve been doing a fair bit of walking around the local neighborhood (Belgrano), mostly to coffee shops. We did spend one day in the car with Ryan’s aunt in San Isidro and one day by car in Palmero, Recoleta, and Almagro. I will get … [Read More]
Tags: South America Argentina Short Travel Culture 

Dulce de Leche

...on everything

Dulce de Leche

 Posted on May 21, 2019  |   1 min  |   179 words  |   Mollie Glovinsky

I had heard tons about dulce de leche before ever making it to Argentina because of Ryan and his obsession with all things sweet. It was still severely underrated. For those of you who have never been lucky enough to try Argentine dulce de leche, it’s similar to caramel but 1000x better. Take … [Read More]
Tags: South America Argentina Short Food