Destination: Argentina

Vagabonds Too

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 | By vagabonds | Views [2913]

To paraphrase the Car Guys on National Pubic Radio, "Well, you've frittered away another year" following our exploits.  World Nomads says we have exceeded our photo limit (Quelle surprise!) so we have had to create a new site; journals.worldnomads.... Read more >

the day after - few days at the end of the world.

Wed, 21 May 2014 | By margitpirsch | Views [1994]

The friendly/funny young men who carried our bikes to the basement last night were no where to be seen the next morning and the person behind the desk gave us a look like: "you are kidding me, right?" when we ask for help to get our bikes out of there.... Read more >

Beef a La bus

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1443]

The British transport system is shocking.  If it was a child, the parents would be imprisoned for neglect.  Our trains are dirty, crammed and rarely on time and its been proven that cattle in transit for slaughter have more favourable conditions than ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

I´m afraid to paint my fingernails

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 | By pilgrim192 | Views [1004]

Time moves by slower here.  Sometimes I like it, sometimes I dont. They don´t use a lot of electricity here.  In my home, I have to light a match to start the gas stove, oven, and heater.  Sometimes I let too much gas go and then it puffs up and scares ... Read more >

Captivating Buenos Aires

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 | By charline_thomasson | Views [918]

I have been in Buenos Aires for a week now and I am moving on later today although I somehow felt like I could have stayed much longer here. Somehow all my Argentinian friends and other foreigners had been bragging about Buenos Aires so I was keeping ... Read more >

...And Now It's Time to Get Back to Work

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 | By doreen-b | Views [861] | Comments [2]

It has been challenging but the "salon de ingles" the classroom is now ready.  The bricklayer who I hired to fix the ceiling, the walls, and to paint, one day just decided to not show up!! So both Roly and I got on ladders and finished painting.... Read more >

Moving to Recoleta

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By gringura | Views [805]

I moved to Recoleta a week ago. I basically ran away from the other house because they kept talking to me like I couln´t understand them and it got really annoying. I didn´t tell anyone I was leaving until I was about to go to the taxi. I love my new ... Read more >

Patagonia

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 | By lthom | Views [601]

  We landed in El Calafate Argentina in the morning and got a bus to our hostel. Its huge, probably 100 rooms. I've never seen a hostel so big. This is a big tourist place now so there are lots of accommodations.  We decided to book some ... Read more >

Tags: boat trip, glaciers, icebergs, lakes, mountains, salt lakes

robe de mariée rouge pas cher_Michelle Obama danse sur

Thu, 2 Apr 2015 | By robemarierouge | Views [575]

robe de mariée rouge pas cher . Alors que Barack Obama recevait les chefs d'Etat africains à Washington pour le sommet Etats-Unis/Afrique, Michelle Obama organisait elle une réception à la Maison Blanche pour ... Read more >

Language is good

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 | By treezy | Views [533] | Comments [1]

So no news from me for a while. That´s because I have been in Bariloche doing a Spanish school. It was fab! The staff and people that I met there were so nice, and my Spanish really has improved. I won´t say that I am fluent but at least I can get ... Read more >

Argentina and Chile

Wed, 1 Jun 2011 | By ag | Views [477]

With all the farewell parties still fresh in the memory, we spent a final emotional night in 77 Irving Place apt 5A, with only our backpacks and a sleeping bag for company. It was a little sad to see our cosy little apartment, ... Read more >

Day 45 (8-18): Chile Santiago - Mendoza

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 | By cee_402 | Views [444]

- One thing I hated about crossing Argentina border (from Chile) was that despite the long trip, there are no overnight buses which means I would be wasting a full day on commute. I heard the scenery was stunning, but I couldn´t help but fall asleep ... Read more >

Buenos Aires

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 | By kathygepp | Views [433]

Darrell & I left Adelaide on Friday 26th September at 12.25 and flew to Sydney. On arrival we walked to where we were told we could catch the shuttle to the Mecure Hotel.  There were many shuttle buses coming and going and no signs on any that ... Read more >

Unexpected Encounters & the Comfort of Discomfort

Mon, 18 May 2015 | By | Views [281] | Scholarship Entry

“This is a bad idea. I have two left feet and no rhythm,” I whispered to my friend as we descended the steps of the Armenian culture center to the basement, where a sign read “La Viruta Tango.” “It will be fine. Besides, we’re in Buenos Aires – a tango ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Photos: 2010-03-01 a 14 - SF, Paso Los Libertadores (CL), Mendoza (AR)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 | By mandybr | Photo Gallery