Archive for the ‘lifestyle’ Category

Bariloche Garden Colors in Fall

Monday, May 10th, 2010 Posted in flora, lifestyle | 2 Comments »

Written by Shanie This summer has been unusual...we have been graced with an abundance of flower life extending beyond its normal blooming period. As a flora lover, this has been a cherished aspect to our fourth summer living in Bariloche. But it ...

Il Gabbianno: Italian Fine Dining in Bariloche

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in entertainment, lifestyle, travel | 9 Comments »

Written by Shanie As we have discussed before, one of the fabulous aspects to living in Bariloche is the amazing quality of dining options that exist. Il Gabbiano is one of those palate-impressive specialty restaurants. Possibly one of the tastiest Italian restaurants ...

Discovering Patagonia via Motorcycle

Friday, March 19th, 2010 Posted in day to day, lifestyle, travel | 27 Comments »

Written by Shanie Pictures by Dare Motorcycle Tours Imagine cruising the endless roads of Patagonia by motorcycle. There is nothing but open space, incredible views and a support team ready to be there for your every whimsical wish. Dare Motorcycle Tours is ...

15th Birthday Celebration for “Bergen The Super Dog” Deep in the Patagonian Forest

Monday, March 15th, 2010 Posted in day to day, lifestyle, sports | 7 Comments »

Written by Shanie Although he can't --- technically speaking --- read this, I want to wish our canine son, Bergen, a happy happy 15th Birthday. Today is the big day. But it really has been a week long celebration of extra ...

Bariloche Parapenting Flies with the Condors

Friday, March 5th, 2010 Posted in lifestyle | 3 Comments »

Written by Shanie Have you ever dreamed of flying like a bird? How about a bird with a ten foot wingspan? Would flying with the giants of the sky suffice? Well, that is exactly what Ernesto Gutierrez is doing in the ...

Gourmet Dining in Bariloche

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in culture, day to day, entertainment, lifestyle, travel | 2 Comments »

Written by Shanie What creates paradise for you? How about an unforgettable landscape that has picturesque mountains springing out of turquoise-blue lakes? Or giant Andean condors with a wingspan over ten feet soaring the lofty winds, sending airplane size shadows to cover ...

Interview with Pro Snowboarder Jeremy Jones

Friday, December 11th, 2009 Posted in business, lifestyle, politics, resources, sports, travel, weather | No Comments »

Written by Shanie As I wrote about before, pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones is not only one of the best snowboarders in the world, the creator of a much-needed non-profit, Protect Our Winters (POW), that supports the environment, and the designer of ...

Shanie and Bergen are Famous (Again)

Monday, November 30th, 2009 Posted in business, day to day, lifestyle | No Comments »

Written by Jamie I am proud to announce that Shanie has been published in her first book. I am even more proud to say it is a piece on our wonder dog Bergen, his second dose of global exposure in as many weeks. The ...

Interview with Patagonian Founding Father Descendant, Carol Jones

Monday, May 4th, 2009 Posted in cosas lindas, culture, lifestyle, sports, travel | 21 Comments »

Written by Shanie If learning about the culture and history of your travel destination is important to you, then partaking in a guided horseback trip with Carol Jones is going to be an unforgettable experience. A person that exudes a warm ...

What’s it like to live in paradise? Owner of Peuma Hue, Evelyn, tells us…

Monday, March 23rd, 2009 Posted in business, cosas lindas, lifestyle | 4 Comments »

Written by Shanie As we mentioned before in a post we did about the eco-friendly resort, Peuma Hue, we were lucky enough to get some interview one-on-one time with owner, Evelyn Hoter. Peuma Hue is a land of magic, connection and tranquility. ...