Destination: Argentina

I scream, you scream, we all scream for (argentinian) icecream

Sat, 23 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [1683] | Comments [3]

Ok so another food story. I seem to be giving the impression that I am only eating here! Easy to do though, as the food is fantastic. I even tried a steak (their beef is widely agreed to be the best in the world). I havén´t eaten a steak in about 8 years, ... Read more >

Gallery: Buenos Aires

Sat, 23 May 2009 | By thebigtrip | Photo Gallery

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Thu, 21 May 2009 | By doreen-b | Views [557]

I started teaching English the second week of May.  On Wednesdays, I have a group of 3 men gettig their Ph.D's at the University of Cordoba who are learning English to have better job opportunties. Then on Thursdays, I have another group of 3 students.... Read more >

Boozing in Buenos Aires

Wed, 20 May 2009 | By thebigtrip | Views [1546]

Saturday May tenth we left Iguazu and headed twenty two hours south to Buenos Aires (BA). After a quick nap and some showers we went in search of some famous Argentinian steak. After tasty t-bones in a pirate themed restaurant we moved next door to ... Read more >

Tags: argentina, buenos aires

Gallery: Argentina

Tue, 19 May 2009 | By treezy | Photo Gallery

Getting used to the culture...and starting to love it.

Tue, 19 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [507] | Comments [5]

So since my last blubbering entry, things are looking up for the intrepid traveller! She went to a Salsa lesson (which was HEAPS of fun), went to a live music bar (which was HEAPS of fun), caught up with some wondeful friends that she had met in Christchurch ... Read more >

Enjoying a Saturday Night

Sat, 16 May 2009 | By doreen-b | Views [550]

My friend Eugenia invited me to see her dance on Saturday night.  She has a regular dancing assignment at a place named Cantina Don Carlos in Cordoba.  Eugenia has been dancing Arabe (belly dancing) for more than 10 years.  She owns a dance studio that ... Read more >

Mi primer dia aqui

Sat, 16 May 2009 | By pilgrim192 | Views [591] | Comments [2]

Off I go!  I'm on my own!  It's time for the next chapter of my life titled:  "Living my Dreams!"  Danielle the Adventurer is on the loose.  I set off early in the morning on Thursday from my home in Iowa (United States of America).  I ... Read more >

I´m turning into a blubbering mess!

Fri, 15 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [523] | Comments [3]

I don´t know what´s wrong with me. I have cried twice in the past two days. More than I´ve cried in the past two years! I just don´t cry. I don´t cry at girlie movies. And generally if I do cry, I have the good grace to do it in the comfort of my own ... Read more >

Flights, boredom and culture shock

Wed, 13 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [508] | Comments [2]

So I got on the plane to Buenos Aires no problem, chatted to a lovely Italian woman on the plane, and then the shock began. Not culture shock per say, but shock as realisation hit that the service of Emirates and Singapore Airlines is NOT the norm. ... Read more >

Gallery: May 2009

Tue, 12 May 2009 | By doreen-b | Photo Gallery

Dude! I finally wrote something

Sun, 10 May 2009 | By netsy19 | Views [732]

So I think everyone would agree that I’m pretty much sucking at this whole blog thing…. Basically, I’ve been really busy… and really sick… all at the same time. Horrible combination. But, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been enjoying my self. We’ve made ... Read more >

"Monkey Chatters"

Sun, 10 May 2009 | By doreen-b | Views [395]

I have been busy getting back into the swing of things here in Cordoba.  I will start teaching English at the Fredrick Institute on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and also I'll be looking for private tutoring opportunities too.  I went out with some friends ... Read more >

Iguazu Falls

Sat, 9 May 2009 | By thebigtrip | Views [939] | Comments [1]

We arrived to Foz du Iguacu Sunday afternoon after a twenty three hour bus journey from Rio. After a bite to eat near our Pousada we headed to a bar in the city. We were quietly having a drink outside when fireworks went off from a nearby apartment ... Read more >

Tags: argentina, brazil, foz du iguacu, iguazu falls, puerto iguacu

Gallery: Iguacu falls, Brazil and Argentina

Sat, 9 May 2009 | By thebigtrip | Photo Gallery