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exploring, laughing, wanderlust, strangers. 120 film, making art, cyanotypes, vintage. scotch on the rocks & coffee, black. the unknown. the sound of waves crashing, touch. diving with sharks, the way maine smells, onomatopoeias, holgas. IR talk, independent media, getting pummeled surfing, mounds of powder. the horizon. the color red, spanglish. body tricks, other people's babies, finger painting, tugboats, dreaming, dancing! stairs that go on forever, stars that go on forever, extra dirty martinis, phosphorescents…
- Hometown
Penobscot, Maine USA
- Location now
Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Work published
Viva Travel Guides, The Miami Herald, Platts International, Contour Magazine, The Catalyst, The Cipher
- Travel philosophy
"perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try to understand each other, we may become friends." (m. angelou)
- Craziest place
a poppy field near the golden triangle in southeast asia
- Bizarre experience
i've been spat on by shamans and peed on by surfers
- Advice
go!
- Dream destination
Mongolia, Africa, Antarctica and Alaska
- Traveled before
US, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, a random scattering of South Pacific and Caribbean islands, Central and Western Europe, Southeast Asia, Cuba
- Going next
home!
Caroline Bennett's Guide Book Entries
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Highlights
Feb 20, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaSome of the region’s (if not the continent’s) prettiest drives loop through the area, including the popular winding Circuito Chico; ......
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Feb 20, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaWith so many outdoorsy winter activities, gorgeous summer days and a pleasant climate between seasons, there’s really no bad time ......
Read MoreGetting To and Away
Feb 20, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaDirect buses leave from Buenos Aires’ Retiro Station for the overnight trip to Bariloche seven times per day (22 hours). ......
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Destinations
Ruta de los Siete Lagos
Feb 21, 2008 - ArgentinaRuta de los Siete Lagos (Seven Lakes Route) is the more common name given to the famous Provincial Route 234 ......
Read MoreThe Ciruito Grande
Feb 14, 2008 - Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, ArgentinaThis is the big brother to the Circuito Chico. The Circuito Grande is a scenic 250 km loop that heads ......
Read MoreTigua
May 11, 2007 - Tigua, EcuadorAltitude: 3,396 meters (11,140 ft) Phone Code: 03Climbing up from Pujilí, the rolling hillsides ascend towards the jagged peaks of ......
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Hotels
Hotel Carlos V
Feb 07, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaA classy three-star hotel with 25 years in the business, Carlos V is two blocks from Bariloche center and three ......
Read MoreSlalom Hotel
Feb 07, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaThe recently remodeled Slalom hotel, a few blocks up the hill from town, claims to cater to an outdoorsy crowd ......
Read MorePeriko’s Hostel
Feb 07, 2008 - Bariloche, ArgentinaOne of the most popular hostel spots in town, with super buena onda (friendly atmosphere, good vibes!) that you can ......
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Restaurants
Todo Mundo
Jan 15, 2008 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaA chill spot on the corner of Plaza Dorrego with live music nightly, rustic décor and fantastic house wine. Tables ......
Read MoreXocoa
Jun 13, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorA sweets lover’s dream, nestled in the corner of the ever happening Foch Plaza, but secluded enough to enjoy a ......
Read MoreCoffee Tam Plaza Foch
Jun 13, 2007 - La Mariscal, Quito, EcuadorWith four branches in the Mariscal, Coffee Tam has become a neighborhood institution. Coffee Tam Plaza Foch is THE spot ......
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Activities
Lago Nahuel Huapi
Feb 19, 2008 - Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, ArgentinaThe sparkly waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi stretch over 100 kilometers at 765 meters above sea level. The lake is ......
Read MorePuerto Blest
Feb 14, 2008 - Circuito Chico, Bariloche, ArgentinaBoats head west from Puerto Pañuelo for Puerto Blest on a scenic excursion along Brazo Blest, the main arm of ......
Read MoreIsla Victoria
Feb 14, 2008 - Circuito Chico, Bariloche, ArgentinaTake the popular and scenic boat trip that will land you on Isla Victoria, on Lago Huapi. On the Isla, ......
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Schools
Andean Integration Spanish Café
Apr 19, 2007 - Arequipa, PeruLaidback and a little different from the rest, the Spanish Language Café is a good choice for those looking to ......
Read MoreROCIO Spanish Language Program
Apr 19, 2007 - Arequipa, PeruROCIO Language program has Spanish, Quechua, Aymara and other language courses, as well as a host of slightly different courses, ......
Read MoreEDEAQ Escuela de Español Ari Quipay Arequipa
Apr 19, 2007 - Arequipa, PeruEDEAQ, located in a quiet, bright building just a half-block from the Plaza de Armas, is one of Arequipa’s most ......
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