Please note that this article was originally written in 2014. In the last few years, Argentina has gone through an economic turmoil and while the dolar blue still exists, the exchange rate is drastically different so your USD will stretch even further. With the intense inflation in Argentina, and instability of the Argentine Peso from […]
Archives for November 2014
Hiking the Andes in Mendoza, Argentina
For outdoor enthusiasts looking to get off the beaten path and explore the natural environment of Argentina there is much to do and see. Argentina has so much geographic diversity it makes for a great country to go on some of the best outdoor excursions. One highlight of my adventure outings here has to be […]
Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
The day that I landed in Buenos Aires I couldn’t be any happier to finally make it to what people call the Paris of South America, however I do believe that Buenos Aires completely has its own personality. With a few minor setbacks, like my luggage not making it onto my flight, I was anxious to start […]
Ride and Wine: Biking to Vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina
Wine is one of the greatest exports from Argentina and as the number one exporter of malbec wine there is absolutely no shortage of them here. Mendoza, Argentina is the capital of wine making in Argentina with hundreds of vineyards in the lush valley alongside the foothills of the Andes. One thing you have to […]
La Cumbrecita: Argentina’s German Pioneer Town
If you know me well, you know that I’m a big city girl, with a small town heart so whenever I find myself in a small quaint village or town, it’s likely that I will fall in love and that’s exactly what happened when we arrived in La Cumbrecita. La Cumbrecita is a small mountain […]
Armenian Community in Southeast Asia: Singapore
Before I visit any new country, I always run a quick Google search of Armenian restaurants or other establishments that may be in the region. You see, there is a huge population of Armenians that are in the diaspora, meaning that they are living outside Armenia due to several reasons, most consequently of the Armenian […]
My Picks for Travel Photography Camera Gear
Photography while traveling is one of the best aspects for me as a journalist and just as someone who wants to bring back pieces of my travels that wowed me while keeping my carbon footprint at a minimum. That said, deciding which camera to bring while traveling differs depending on the activities you plan to […]