- Notes from the favourite city of my trip: Buenos Aires
Every guidebook says it, and everyone who has been will tell you that Buenos Aires is a city that feels very European – Parisian architecture everywhere, a relatively cosmopolitan mix of (sometimes quite astoundingly beautiful) people, every type of shop, Posted by markp in Pulsford in Parentheses | Aug 31, 2009
- What I learnt in… Mendoza
It takes 19 hours by bus to get to Mendoza from Salta.
Argentinean men love a mullet, and love to greet each other with a big wet kiss on the cheek.
July 9th is Argentinean Independence Day, when everything closes and no-one Posted by markp in Pulsford in Parentheses | Aug 31, 2009
- Things I learnt around Salta, northern Argentina
It takes 11 bus-riding hours to get to Salta in northern Argentina from San Pedro in Chile, past big ravines in gaping valleys and multi-coloured mountains.
Understanding a Brazilian speaking Spanish is easier than understanding the Argentineans speak Posted by markp in Pulsford in Parentheses | Aug 31, 2009
- South America Argentina
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- South America Argentina
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- South America Argentina
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- South America Argentina
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- South America Argentina
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- South America Argentina
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- La Villa General Belgrano
I finally embarked on my first non-academic expedition into the Argentine countryside this past weekend of August 7-9th. My travel companions consisted of four other international students and three Argentine amigos. And if you do the math...
5 Inter Posted by rudy.pett in Argentina 2009 | Aug 11, 2009
- Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza, Miles traveled
“Medoza….Mendoza….segundo hogar de mi corazon.”
Mike’s quote about Mendoza….”The second home of my heart”.
“Mendoza….a donde mi alma se calento abajo de su hogar.”
Sara’s quote about Mendoza…”where my soul was warmed Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Aug 10, 2009
- My Adventure To Argentina
¡Hola y bienvenidos!
Well, this is the first blog entry that I have been able to post since I arrived here in Argentina on July 8, 2009. A number of things have happened within that time and I will do Posted by rudy.pett in Argentina 2009 | Aug 10, 2009
- Primos! A visit with my cousin...
As we entered, Argentina my dad told me that we had some cousins in Argentina. Who knew? It turns out my second cousin, Maria Elena, lives most of the time now in Buenos Aires. We had Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Aug 6, 2009
- Backtracking to Iguazu Falls
Well, it looks like we forgot an entry! So, let's take a break from Buenos Aires and take a look back at one of the great natural wonders.......Iguazu Falls! Thanks, Mike Shawver! Way to keep us on Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Aug 6, 2009
- Pictures of Buenos Aires
enjoy the photos courtesy of our buddy Regina
Casa Rosada
Plaza de Mayo
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- Buenos Aires, Big Apple
BA...miles traveled 669.
As we left Iguazu, a dense fog settled in over the forest. When we arrived at the airport, they told us the airport was closed because of the fog. The flight that was meant to Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Aug 3, 2009
- A night at the movies
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- My first days in Buenos Aires
So far Im having the BEST time. This city is crazy amazing!!! I arrived Thursday morning and all the study abroad students went to check into the Hotel Lyon for the evening and then had a free day all day Posted by scbecker in Argentina Adventure | Jul 25, 2009
- Corrientes and San Ignacio Mission
Corrientes, miles traveled……448.
Followed by San Ignacio Missions, miles traveled……326.
From Salta, we took the 4 hour bus trek to Corrieintes, the Hotel Gran Turismo. This was just an overnight stay before heading to the missions. We stayed in a Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Jul 22, 2009
- Salta
Salta, Argentina. Miles traveled……597.
We left the road behind, and flew from La Paz to Salta, Argentina with a layover in Santa Cruz. It was a luxury to fly in lieu of bouncing along the winding highways. Arriving Posted by tourdeflor in Tour de Floret | Jul 20, 2009
- I Have A Cunning Plan
So
Buenos Aires.
Today we had a plan!!!!!!! Finally, after five nights in the city we actually knew what we were going to do!
So first thing on our list. Buy some tickets to get to Uruguay for the day tomorrow!
Off we trotted Posted by mancmiller in Around the world in 187 days | Jul 14, 2009
- The Gurus
During breakfast this morning, we started chatting to the two ladies from St Louis that we’d met the previous night. Having found out a bit about their home town, one area of the United States that we haven’t yet ventured Posted by mancmiller in Around the world in 187 days | Jul 13, 2009
- The Secret Garden
Having a quick breakfast and packing the rest of our belongings away, we checked out of our hostel for now (we’re coming back in two days) and caught a taxi to Jorge Newberry airport in Buenos Aires for our flight Posted by mancmiller in Around the world in 187 days | Jul 11, 2009
- A Walk In The Park
So.
Buenos Aires.
We really haven’t got the hang of planning this city have we!
Third full day in. Had we planned anything? Had we f**k!
It was our last full day here before heading to Puerto Iguazu tomorrow (we are coming back two Posted by mancmiller in Around the world in 187 days | Jul 10, 2009
- South America highlights: Argentina
At the start of our 1.5 month in South America, our feelings were bittersweet. On one hand, it's a whole new continent to explore. On the other hand, it also meant the beginning of the end (of our Posted by jhongny in While We Are Out... | May 30, 2009