i had barely unpacked from the Bali trip and was already trying to figure out where i was going to visit next. i always like to have a trip plan in the works, it gives me something fun to look forward to.

the more time i spent thinking about my next trip, the more i thought about going for longer than the usual 10-14 days. i’ve never been away for more than two weeks at a time, even summer camp as a kid was only two weeks. i am currently gainfully employed, i have vacation time saved, and the company i work for allows you to take three months off and still retain your job. if i’m going to take an extended vacation, i’m pretty sure this is the time to do it!

i came to the conclusion that i could take five weeks off. i really wish it could be more, but alas, even though you’re on vacation, rent & bills still need to be paid. ok, five weeks, where to go and when?

i opted for Argentina in September. there is something about South America i really like. i had a blast in Peru last year, and i really liked what little i saw of Argentina and Chile when i went on my cruise, so i opted for Argentina because i didn’t get to see a lot when i was there before, and i’ve always wanted to go back. spend some time and get to know the country. i picked September simply based when i could manage five weeks off and when the weather would be decent.

i had wanted to go in July, but since the seasons are reversed from ours, it would still be a little cool there, and potentially rainy. i decided September would be ok, as it’s still an affordable time to travel and the weather would be better. it’s always a drag when half your luggage is made up of parkas and boots.

destination picked, time-frame determined…..let the planning begin!

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