Bariloche
A 24-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires takes you to San Carlos de Bariloche, the northernmost tip of the stunning Patagonia region of Argentina & Chile. This city is the gateway to awesome nature and outdoor activities year round - mountains, lakes, skiing, hiking trails, biking trails, rock climbing, kayaking, white water rafting..not to mention the abundance of craft beer and artisinal chocolate thanks to the influence of German and Swiss immigrants. I spent every day of August 2014 exploring the area, happy as could be with the easy access to the outdoors and incredible scenery that proved I was truly living in what what looked like a postcard. Working and living at Hostel Achalay was a key part of my experience in Bariloche, and now a place that I would call home any time.