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One Day in Shanghai
This past March, I spent one day in Shanghai as part of a work trip that took me to China, Japan and Guam over the span of a week. Trips to Shanghai are difficult to come by for junior flight attendants like me, so I…
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Visiting Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina
Iguazu Falls is one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Situated in the heart of a verdant rainforest and featuring hundreds of cascades, the falls are global treasure and one of the top places to visit in South America.…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Buenos Aires Argentina
With its wide, tree-lined avenues, Art Nouveau architecture, cobblestone streets, and sidewalk cafés, Buenos Aires exudes a sultry charm that blends European elegance with Latin American flair. Known affectionately around the world as BA, Buenos Aires is a tourist favorite.…
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Spectacular Day Hikes in El Chalten, Patagonia
Situated in the stunning northern reaches of Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National park and tucked under the shadow of Mount Fitz Roy, sits the tiny mountain town of El Chalten. The area around El Chalten encapsulates everything that travelers love about Patagonia.…
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Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek
The Perito Moreno Glacier is a dazzling blue and white expanse of pure awesomeness. It is one of Earth’s most dynamic and accessible ice fields and a highlight of traveling in Patagonia. The glacier is huge —30km long, 5km wide,…
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Hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine
The craggy peaks of Torres del Paine National Park dominate the landscape of Chilean Patagonia. They soar toward the sky like outstretched fingers, concealing glistening lakes, transparent rivers and a host of wildlife in their shadow. Adventure lovers from around…