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My Favorite Things to Do in Ushuaia, Argentina, the Gateway to Antarctica

I discovered plenty of things to do in Ushuaia during the three days I spent there before an Antarctica cruise

Despite being at the “End of the World” in South America, the city of Ushuaia, Argentina, gets a lot of traffic during the warmer weather season. It’s the jumping-off point for cruises to Antarctica, arguably the more accurate end of the world.

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Discovering Things to Do in Puerto Natales, The Gateway to Torres del Paine in Chile’s Patagonia

We found a lot of different things to do in Puerto Natales, Chile during the week we stayed there.

Puerto Natales is the closest gateway town to the popular Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Southern Patagonia region. After our three days inside the Torres de Paine park, we stayed another week in Puerto Natales to explore more of the region and to give my husband time to do some fly fishing.

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Three Days in Torres del Paine From A Non-Hiker’s Perspective

With three days in Torres del Paine we had plenty of time to take in the sights at a leisurely pace

Chile’s Patagonia Region is known for its impressive mountain landscapes. It also draws the adventure-loving, trekking crowd. For me, those backpacking and hiking days are behind me. I like a bed and a warm shower at the end of the day. That did not stop me from exploring and enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park in luxurious comfort.

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Two days with the Punta Arenas Penguins

We went to Punta Arenas, Chile specifically to see the two penguin colonies nearby

On our three-week Patagonia trip, my husband and I side-tripped to Punta Arenas for the sole purpose of seeing penguins. For those who don’t want to go to Antarctica, this is a (relatively) easy way to see penguins up close and personal in their natural environment.

Two penguin colonies could be visited as day trips from Punta Arenas. The king penguin colony on Tierra del Fuego was a very, very long day trip. Somewhat closer on Magdalena Island was a colony of gentoo penguins.

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Two Days in Los Glacieres National Park – The Best of Argentina’s Patagonia Region

Our Patagonia adventures started with two days in Los Glacieres National Park in Argentina

Spanning the southern tips of Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is known for tall mountains, deep fjords, and numerous glaciers spreading their arms from the great Southern Patagonia Icefield. The Argentinian and Chilean sides of Patagonia are distinctly different, and it was worth seeing both sides.

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Be a Quilt Volunteer – Where to Donate Quilts for Charity in 2026

Sharing my comprehensive list of 50 organizations that are happy to receive quilts, fabric and other sewing supplies, as well as ideas for local organizations where quilts can be donated

Do you love to quilt or sew but don’t know what to do with everything you make? Is your fabric stash getting unmanageably large? Do you have too many UFO’s (unfinished objects)? Do you have fabrics you are no longer thrilled with? Do you have bins full of scraps? Do you have too many quilt patterns you want to try?

If you are asking yourself, “Where can I donate quilts?”, there are a large number of organizations that are thrilled to receive finished quilts or quilting supplies. I’ve put together this comprehensive list of places to donate quilts to charity to make it easy for you.

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Washington DC Monuments – Where are the Women?

I went on a pilgrimage in Washington D.C. to find the monuments, sculptures, and memorial dedicated to women

Washington, D.C. is well known for its many beautiful monuments and memorials dedicated to the great leaders who helped shape the US. There are architectural wonders designed to honor George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, among others. But what about the women?  With a little bit of effort and a lot of walking, I found the Washington, D.C. monuments, memorials, and statues dedicated to a few of the many ladies who helped shape this nation.

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Sailing Into the Sunset in the Med – A Detailed Star Clipper Review

Sailing on the Star Clipper from Athens to Malta was a unique cruise experience that took me to less visited ports in the Mediterranean

“On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open, and the world is full of beauty,” Rumi

I have always wished that I had learned to sail a boat. But since I never did, a Star Clipper cruise indulged my inner sailor without all the hard work that goes into sailing a masted ship.

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