Rachel’s travelogue

Salta Frente

Salta Frente

One of the many protesting groups I witnessed while snacking on media lunas and cafe con leche in the main plaza in Salta, Argentina.

Pink Blue Green

Pink Blue Green

This pink church is one of the oldest buildings in Salta, Argentina. The pink and white church looked beautiful glowing against the blue night sky. The tree in front is actually an orange tree. However, as you can see, the unripe oranges are actually green here -- but I guess that still makes them oranges...

Crates in San Telmo

Crates in San Telmo

I came across these piled up crates during a walk in San Telmo, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Turtle Living

Turtle Living

I came across this sea turtle on the way to a brackish pond in Kona, Hawaii. I thought it captured exactly how I felt at the time: relaxed, slow-moving, and content. This is how life should be.

Tree Branch in Kona

Tree Branch in Kona

A tree creates intricate lines above black lava rock and green plants in Kona, Hawaii.

Footprints in the Sand

Footprints in the Sand

View of an empty beach in Kona, Hawaii.

Brussels Church

Brussels Church

Church in Brussels, Belgium as the sun is setting...

View of Taxco

View of Taxco

Taxco (pronounced tahs-coe), known as the "Silver City," is located about 2.5 hrs outside of Mexico City. Its colonial charm and steep hills make it one picturesque town that is definitely worth a weekend trip.

Black and Blue in Kona

Black and Blue in Kona

Sea view from lava rock in Kona, Hawaii.

Mauna Kea Sunset

Mauna Kea Sunset

Sunset from the top of Mauna Kea, an inactive volcano on the Big Island, Hawaii.

Rachel Tavel

Rachel Tavel has been a member since 13 March 2008 and goes by rtavel.

Currently in NYC.

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I am a half-Argentinean New York City girl with an insatiable lust for travel. Inspired by foreign countries but in love with my hometown, I go through life daydreaming about future travel adventures, and how I will someday write a book/column called "Travels with Tavel." Catchy, isn't it? Just you wait!