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Post Tagged with: "Argentina"

  • Iguazu Falls, Argentina
     

    My scariest travel story

    19th June 2015 / Solo travel, Stories / 13 comments

    I wasn’t raped, kidnapped, or robbed. What happened to me on February 13, 2005, was both more mundane and more unexpected. I was in the small town of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, and three weeks into […]

     
     
  • 5 countries where you won’t lose any weight
     

    5 countries where you won’t lose any weight

    21st April 2015 / My picks, Plan / 2 comments

    The countries below offer delicious and rich foods. You won’t lose any weight there. Even just trying to maintain your weight is a challenge that you’re not likely to win. Cross the border into these […]

     
     
  • Samaria Gorge, Crete
     

    7 great spring destinations

    7th April 2015 / My picks, Plan / 2 comments

    Spring arrives in Europe at least a month before it does in Canada, so by the time April comes, my thoughts turn to the old continent. Pretty much any part of Europe is great to […]

     
     
  • Coimbra, Portugal
     

    My 10 best destinations for solo travel

    13th July 2014 / My picks, Plan, Solo tips, Solo travel / 16 comments

    What makes a destination great for solo travel? First of all it should be safe. Secondly, it should be affordable. Solo travellers do not have a companion to share accommodation expenses and car rental. Consequently, […]

     
     
  • Mendoza square
     

    An independent itinerary in South America

    27th April 2014 / Destinations, South America / 1 comment

    If you’re dreaming of going to exotic Southeast Asia, or down-to-earth South America, you may be wondering where to start. Perhaps you feel intimidated by the thoughts of chaotic cities and strange languages. Or maybe […]

     
     
  • Chocolate offerings, Bariloche
     

    5 great destinations for chocoholics

    26th September 2013 / My picks, Plan / 4 comments

    Chocolate is good for you. At least if you chose the dark kind, with at least 70% cocoa content. The following places offer a lot more than chocolate. But if you have a sweet tooth […]

     
     
  • Near Christchurch, New Zealand
     

    My favourite country

    25th August 2013 / My picks, Plan / 12 comments

    When I tell people I have visited over 50 countries, they often ask me: “So, which one is your favourite?” Sorry to disappoint you. There isn’t just one. In fact, I would re-visit most countries without […]

     
     
 
 

Hi, I’m Marie! Welcome to BigTravelNut.
Since 2013, my mission is to give YOU, the 40+ solo traveller, the means and inspiration to travel safely on your own, stray off the beaten path, and have unusual adventures, all without breaking the bank!

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