When people ask us to describe our favorite part of our 6-week Chilean/Argentinian road trip, my husband's answer never falters - it has to be Route 1. In Northern Chile, Route 1 follows the coastline from Iquique to Antofagasta, and further down to Taltal. The road itself seems to have been decommissioned, as the newer... Continue Reading →
The second stop in our Chilean camper van adventure, after leaving San Pedro de Atacama, was the seaside town of Antofagasta. Like the rest of Northern Chile, the town is steeped in history of struggle with Bolivia, of the mining industry and of the construction of railroads, and is surrounded by the Atacama desert and... Continue Reading →
When visiting the Atacama Desert, the one area that you absolutely must make the journey to is Piedras Rojas. I'll warn you - it's far and quite the trek from San Pedro de Atacama - but it is absolutely 1 million % worth it. First, take a look at the journey on the way out.... Continue Reading →
In Northern Chile, closest to the small touristy town of San Pedro de Atacama, you will find the breathtaking Salar de Atacama salt flat -- the third largest salt flat in the world. And within this salt flat, you'll find a number of salt lakes (lagunas) that are the most incredible colors! The first one... Continue Reading →
For our next "Afternoon Tea" adventure, Arnie & I headed to our good friend Phileas Fogg's Residence. Mr. Fogg has a few establishments dotted around London - his residence (where we came for tea this time), his Tavern, and his Gin Parlour. In case you aren't yet acquainted with our dear friend, Phileas is the... Continue Reading →
As part of our London Countdown, Arnie & I are tackling all the things Afternoon Tea -- embarking on both the fancy and the eccentric pinky-up fanfare. At the Sanderson Hotel in Mayfair, you can fall down the rabbit hole and get tucked into herbal teas and sugary confections, with a side of animation and... Continue Reading →
That's right, folks! We have completed another day trip from London 🙂 So what brought us to Canterbury, you might ask? Well, I'm not really sure, to be totally honest! It was one of those towns where I recognised the name and it came up on lists of day trips from London, so I figured,... Continue Reading →
In our search for fun London things to do, we came across a company that shows films in major London parks, and yesterday we set out to see La La Land in one of our favorites green spaces close to home - Battersea Park. There was so much promise, so much potential for a truly... Continue Reading →
Carnaby Street, along with the collection of streets surrounding, gives off a feeling of proper (borderline "posh") coolness - almost the hipster antidote - where true pioneers of the good vibes flourished. What do I mean? I mean Jimmy Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Famous 60s Fashionistas, Mods, Punks, and all of their faithful retailers selling... Continue Reading →
For my first museum post, I take you to the museum that I have visited most frequently over the 5 years living in London. As a nature lover / dork, and a wishful student of photography, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year is something I always try to get to. This exhibit is what... Continue Reading →
Arnie & Amanda's Grand Adventure 