Destination: Argentina

I´m here!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 | By escape_artist | Views [912] | Comments [11]

I´ve been in Argentina for 4 days and have already seen so many amazing things! I arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday evening after 23 hours of travel. I was hosted by the lovely Nick & Joanna who gave me an excellent introduction to the city and ... Read more >

Day trip to Uruguay and other happenings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 | By royandania | Views [1056] | Comments [1]

In order to renew our visas so that we can stay in Argentina a few more weeks, Roy and I took the ferry from Buenos Aires to Uruguay and the little port town Colonia. It was such a pleasant surprise to after only one hour on the ... Read more >

Gallery: Buenos Aires

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [822]

Cost pp: bus to Buenos Aires semi-cama 4 hours 51p, remember to take plenty of coins when you head to BA if you are planning to use the local buses. BA is very short of coins and it is almost impossible to get change by buying something small from a ... Read more >

Gallery: Rosario

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

Rosario, Argentina

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1270]

Costs pp: bus from San Luis overnight 9 hrs 90p, staying at the Hostal Rosario on the corner of San Luis and Laprida streets dorm bed 35 is new inside an old building and has free WI-FI internet & a kitchen. Rosario is on a huge river and has nightlife ... Read more >

Gallery: San Luis

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

San Luis, Argentina - for the day

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1768]

Costs pp: bus from San Juan 39p 5 hrs We got woken at 5am by another couple leaving so Carol got up then and Kent an hour later and we got to the San Juan terminal with only 10 minutes to spare to catch our 7am bus and still had yet to buy the tickets.... Read more >

Gallery: San Juan, Argentina

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

San Juan, Argentina

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [2122]

Costs pp: bus from La Serena to Santiago 7000 chil pesos, bus across the border to Mendoza, Argentina 10,000 chil pesos. Bus to San Juan 20 arg pesos. Dorm bed at San Juan Hostal in Avenida Cordoba 30p includes free internet and breakfast. www.sanjuanhostel.... Read more >

Small things in life...

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 | By royandania | Views [629] | Comments [1]

Yoga on the terrace this morning. In the sun. My body awaking and energy start flowing through it. My racing brain relaxes and I feel more like human being with a brain AND a body. Beautiful. Listening to The Great Freedom Teaching ... Read more >

Gallery: Painting studio in Buenos Aires

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 | By royandania | Photo Gallery

Roy is the king of negotiation and I have a new studio!

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 | By royandania | Views [564]

After we have returned back to Buenos Aires both me and Roy have been ill. For Roy we are talking one of these nasty stomach illnesses, with effects that are not worth mentioning here. I got it too, but my version of it was not so bad on ... Read more >

River Plate vs Boca Juniors

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 | By doherty1957 | Views [1322] | Comments [1]

I wanted to see this match which the Guardian, according to one tour video, described as the most exciting sporting spectacle on the planet. At 300 pesos (£50) for a ticket with a coach to the ground and a guide I couldn’t let the opportunity pass. ... Read more >

Rosario or bust

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 | By kevin_sanderson | Views [348]

A tearful goodbye to Bs As on an overcast Saturday afternoon and then it as onto the bus to the town of Rosario. Karen, another student from Expanish, is travelling with us and we´were looking forward to some chilled times as we travel into the country.... Read more >