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For as long as us humans have wandered through dark woods and looming mountains, we’ve been sharing spooky stories ‘round a campfire at night.

6 Terrifying Campfire Tales from Patagonia

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Spread across 30,000 square miles, 14 counties, and two time zones, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is as wonderfully backwoods as one can still get in America.

One of the Best American Road Trips Is Hiding Out in Michigan

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When you imagine summertime in Michigan, you may think of picturesque lighthouses on the coast of Lake Michigan and $1000-a-night rentals for any cottage even remotely “up north.”

This Midwest State Has All the Summer Island Vibes You’ll Ever Need

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I moved from the suburbs of Michigan to Argentine Patagonia in 2009, and haven’t regretted it a single day since.

This Beautiful Region of Patagonia Was Devastated By Wildfires This Month

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I used to think Patagonia was the best place for adventure travel in Argentina.

South America’s Most Overlooked Region Is A Wine-Soaked Psychedelic Paradise

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My first attempt to celebrate an American holiday, shortly after moving to Argentina, left the new neighbors questioning my mental stability.

For Americans Abroad, Celebrating the Holidays Means Bucking Tradition 

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Some road trips are lazy, meandering weekend jaunts—past scenic overlooks and quirky roadside attractions, through precious small towns and full of spontaneous little pit stops for donuts and antiques and pictures with giant dinosaurs...

This Legendary Road Trip Might Be The Most Beautiful Drive on Earth

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In 2008, I was secretly cringing at my life in suburban Michigan.

Argentina Is a Soul-Reviving Eden Waiting to Welcome You Home

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Bariloche, Argentina, two hours by plane from vibrant Buenos Aires, is the epicenter of the Lakes Region of Patagonia, a magical fairy-tale land of the green, snow-capped Andes, hikes with epic views of crystalline lakes and rivers, and a wild and free gaucho lifestyle.

A Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen in the Most Beautiful Place on Earth This Year

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To call the Chilean wilderness bucket list-worthy for adventurers is the epitome of an understatement.

This Mind-Blowing South American Park Route Is 3x Bigger Than Switzerland

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A mere 30 miles long and an average of 6 miles wide, Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula -- the pinkie of the mitten, jutting out between Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay -- packs an obscene wealth of nature into a tiny space.

Cathy’s Recent Articles

6 Terrifying Campfire Tales from Patagonia

Inexplicable mysteries linger at the southern tip of the world.

One of the Best American Road Trips Is Hiding Out in Michigan

They don’t call ‘em the Great Lakes for nothing!

This Midwest State Has All the Summer Island Vibes You’ll Ever Need

Camp, kayak, eat some fudge, and explore century-old shipwrecks.

This Beautiful Region of Patagonia Was Devastated By Wildfires This Month

Here’s how you can help.

South America’s Most Overlooked Region Is A Wine-Soaked Psychedelic Paradise

Rainbow mountains and pink flamingos await.

For Americans Abroad, Celebrating the Holidays Means Bucking Tradition

This year, take a page from the expat holiday handbook: do whatever the hell you want.

This Legendary Road Trip Might Be The Most Beautiful Drive on Earth

Drive from the sky to the bottom of the world.

Argentina Is a Soul-Reviving Eden Waiting to Welcome You Home

Surreal nature, kindness, and incredible food await.

A Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen in the Most Beautiful Place on Earth This Year

In 2020, a total solar eclipse comes to the most magical place on Earth.

This Mind-Blowing South American Park Route Is 3x Bigger Than Switzerland

Glaciers, fjords, mountain lakes, and all the deer.

This Spectacular Lakeshore Is Hiding One of the Country's Best Wine Regions

Incredible beaches and dozens of wineries await.