“When you’re here, you’re one of us,” our tour guide Martin explained. We spent five weeks in Buenos Aires, discovering each neighborhood, drinking mate, slowing down and enjoying happiness…
Three Wine Regions, Three Different Experiences in Mendoza, Argentina
Touring Argentina’s wine country is about slowing down (quality over quantity). We spent three days enjoying three unique experiences in Argentina’s wine regions and I recommend every place mentioned in this post…
Hiker's Guide to Patagonia in Argentina
While Chile’s W and O trails are the most popular Patagonian trekking circuits, Argentina has its fair share of less-trafficked routes that are just as awesome as Torres del Paine. In this guide, we share a few trails you may not have heard about in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Patagonia.
Day Hikes in El Chaltén, Patagonia
El Chaltén is a trekker’s paradise. We spent six nights in El Chaltén, which was just about perfect. Here are three FANTASTIC day hikes. Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado (Hike #3) is my favorite!
Day Hikes in North Patagonia: Bariloche
Bariloche is an outdoor lover’s dream playground! Visit any season, but put these three day hikes on your MUST DO list when visiting Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina.
Iguazu National Park, Argentina, Passes the Accessibility Challenge!
After a misstep that led to a broken ankle, we faced a new challenge in our travels: Accessibility. Fortunately for us, Iguazu National Park has a number of services to accommodate visitors of all ages and ability.
I Broke My Ankle in Argentina and Paid $0 for Treatment
I broke my ankle in Argentina and paid $0 for emergency care, x-rays, doctor analysis, and pain medication…
Salinas Grandes, Argentina: It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey
Salinas Grandes in Argentina is indeed worth the road trip, but not just for the dazzling destination. Argentina’s Route 52 is one of the highest roads in the world, with some of the most colorful landscapes…
Four Ways to Spend Two Days in Salta, Argentina
Yes, you are eager to explore Argentina’s famous Route 40. But don’t rush out of Salta! This pretty town is worth a day or two of exploration before hitting the road. Here are four must-do’s!
Taking the Road Less Traveled in Rainbow Valley, Jujuy Province, Argentina
Was this really the way to the famous Fourteen Colors Mountain (Cerro de Catorce Colores) in Humahuaca, Argentina? We took the road less traveled, but it was an adventure!
Budget-Friendly DIY Game Drive in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya
Hell’s Gate National Park, just a two- or three-hour drive from Nairobi, is a great alternative to an expensive organized safari tour…especially if you are just in town for business or you are a budget-conscious traveler. We made a day trip to the park for less than USD$180…
Out of Africa: A Story of Non-Attachment
Out of Africa is a beautiful lesson in non-attachment. We visited the Karen Blixen museum just outside of Nairobi…
Impressions of Nairobi, Kenya
We spent several weeks in the Ruaka and Westlands areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Here is our impression of this modern, rapidly expanding city.
Haller Park: Just What the Doctor Ordered in Mombasa, Kenya
Warning! This story may set a new high bar in your mind for corporate responsibility! The story of Haller park is a tale of patience and rehabilitation. Now a lush, verdant garden paradise, Haller Park was a limestone quarry wasteland forty years ago…
Hakuna Matata in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Hakuna matata - no worries! That’s the vibe in Jambiani Beach on the east coast of Zanzibar, where the people are quick generous, caring and quick to smile…
On Safari in Tanzania
Have you ever dreamed of an African safari? Seeing the world’s largest animals in their natural environment? During a three day game drive through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we saw all the major "stars" and whole lot more!
Coffee Break in Moshi with the Chaggas
If you visit the Kilimanjaro area of Tanzania, you will spend your days with the singing, fun-loving Chaggas, who have inhabited the hills of this region for hundreds of years. Travel Is Zen spent the afternoon learning how to make the perfect cup of coffee…
Seven Lessons Kilimanjaro Taught Me
I completely underestimated what it takes to hike Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Every preconception I had about the world’s tallest freestanding mountain was proved a misconception. Truth be told, I got my ass kicked on that mountain, but I learned a lot!
Bandra Walking Tour in Mumbai, India
While in Mumbai, we stayed in the Bandra area, along the Arabian Sea coast. We joined a walking tour to learn more about Portuguese and British influence in this neighborhood…
Dharavi Slum in Mumbai, India: Don't Cry for Me!
It’s called a slum, but through sheer grit and determination, Dharavi in Mumbai has a $650 million annual micro-economy. India is a Russian doll: there’s always someone worse off…