Argentina
Taking Buses
This is a general review post about travelling by bus in South America. As you are well aware of, South America is a BIG place. Tip 1 – Generally buses are way cheaper than international flights. BUT In some countries including Bolivia and Colombia in particularly, a flight is very cost effective. For example a [...]
Salta Argentina
Argentina’s largest northernmost city is well known for amazing day trips to the desert and a lookout boasting views of the Andes and the City itself. The picture os of the stunning mountain highway on a day trip I took North of the city. I visited Salta after a loooong bus trip ex Buenos Aires. [...]
Travel Deals to (and in) South America
An exciting new announcement (well it’s pretty new at the time of writing this post…): We have just incorporated a BEST DEALS search engine into this website. So you don’t need to leave to search for cheap flights to South America – also within South America – also a range of holiday destinations. VISIT THE [...]
Recoleta Cemetery Buenos Aires
I’ve visited a few cemeteries in my time but none as opulent or as large as this one! It is the 14 acre final resting place of Argentina’s elite – including perhaps most notably to international visitors Eva Peron, the 33 year old wife of just one of the several presidents of Argentina buried here. [...]
Aconcagua
Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes and outside of the Himalaya Range. The mountain and its surroundings are in the Aconcagua Provincial Park, Argentina. The summit itself is about 15km from the border of Chile. It is very popular for climbing because it is one of the highest, but easiest to conquer in [...]
Chimmichurri Recipe
You will discover an array of tasty foods in South America. None better than an Argentine condiment called “Chimmichurri”. I first tasted this in Buenos Aires not long after first arriving to the continent. It is typically used as a condiment for grilled meat – for which Argentina is famous for, and prides itself on. [...]
Mendoza Argentina Video
This video gives an excellent overview of Mendoza and the surrounding areas. Mendoza is a great place to visit. A good base for winery tasting and tours. Make sure you hire a bicycle and ride through the vineyards. You can hire a bike yourself armed with a map or join a guided group. Mendoza is [...]
Wineries in Mendoza Ruca Malen
This is one of the more prestige wineries just outside of Mendoza on the main highway to the Andes and the border of Chile. Enjoy the service of the friendly staff, enjoy tasting their superb red wines (Malbec of course – but the Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit special too) and a truly amazing lunch. [...]
Poor Niagara!Eleanor Roosevelt (former US First Lady)
Iguazu Falls
“Iguazu” in the ancient local tongue means Great Water. A trip to South America is not complete without a visit to these spectacular falls. Located to the north east of Argentina’s border with Brazil, these falls are a freak of nature not to be missed. Don’t be drawn into the debate as to which side [...]
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