Destination: Argentina

Iguazu Falls

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 | By jackiestapp | Views [1105]

IGUAZU FALLS... what a beautiful place! After a week in the big city, we were more than ready to get out of town, and into the jungle. Puerto Iguaza, a cute little town 20 km from the falls, was such a welcome change from Buenos Aires. Everything is ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The Chic and Hip in Recoleta

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1969]

The wealthy upper class in Buenos Aires resides in Recoleta, both living and deceased. This Barrio is noted for it's beautiful old mansions, French architecture and leafy green parks. We're told that it costs an enormous amount to live in this area, ... Read more >

Patagonien!

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By rayen | Views [779]

Immer geradeaus, durch die patagonische Steppe, die Ruta 40 entlang, die einzige Strasse, Schotterstrasse durch die Steppe. Irgendwo schneidet ein Tal tief ein, an deren Wänden und in Felsvorsprüngen tausende Jahre alte Höhlenmalereien zu sehen sind.... Read more >

Gallery: cruise

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By petkat | Photo Gallery

The Buenos Aires Experience

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2318]

We are living like locals here in Buenos Aires, and comfortably fitting in.  Our friend Ana helped us score an apartment in a new complex just outside the city microcenter, near a main subway "Subte" line on Avenida Corrientes.  At first we ... Read more >

Recoleta, San Telmo, and the nightlife

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By alpiner84 | Views [1588] | Comments [2]

Mood: Lazy Environment: An air-conditioned internet cafe in San Telmo, with traffic rushing by in the heat outside. Most recent meal: Fresh bread with dulce de leche Greetings everyone! I have uploaded some pictures of BA into a new gallery.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By alpiner84 | Photo Gallery

Me and me Gaucho

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By entertainers | Views [1448] | Comments [8]

Tempted by Vino tasting, we decided the next stop had to be Mendoza...... Treated ourselves to a nice hostel with a pool, to get away from the party scene and party hostels, Chimba´s was not exactly quiet though, Well the hostel was quiet but the people ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Electricity Shortages & Door to Door Lightbulbs

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2146]

We've had the pleasure of learning about politics, policy and the state of the Union from friends and other local residents that we meet here in Buenos Aires.  The jury's still out on Argentina's new female President, Christina Fernandez de Kirchmer, ... Read more >

Brazilian Visa Troubles: Reciprocity Sucks

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By laurelmarshall | Views [5187] | Comments [1]

We gave ourselves plenty of time in Buenos Aires to organize our Brazilian visas, which notoriously take a long time to process.  The Brazilian embassy in Argentina is only open from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. for application submission.  We arrived at 11:... Read more >

"I want to be a part of BA, Buenos Aires, Big Apple"

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By alpiner84 | Views [2229]

Mood: Radiant Environment: From a computer in my hostel, with the sounds of traffic outside and the smell of exhaust in the air. It is night. Most recent meal: Ravioli and wine, bought at a store and prepared at the hostel ($3 for the food, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: Iguazu

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By jackiestapp | Photo Gallery

Female Cabbies Rule

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2068]

Argentina seems to be land of opportunity for women.... a female President, and female cabbies!  There are only three female cabbies who do the Buenos Aires Airport to Downtown City run, specially enlisted with the airport pool of registered vehicles.... Read more >

Vom Reisen - im Allgemeinen, im Besondern und in Argentinien

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By rayen | Views [1354]

Reisen sind kein Urlaub. Eine kleine wichtige Wahrheit. Neben tollen Bildern und Geschichten ist es anstrengend sich um alles selbst zu kümmern, zu suchen, zu organisieren und herauszufunden, wie Dinge funktionieren und sich damit anzufreunden, dass ... Read more >

BA part 2

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 | By jackiestapp | Views [1422] | Comments [3]

After six days of exploring Buenos Aires, we`ve decided to move on to Puerto Iguazu, a 15 hour bus ride northeast, where the beautiful Iguazu waterfalls are. Buenos Aires is a huge city and we visited several different barrios. Palermo is definately ... Read more >

Tags: Airports