What better way to ring in the new year than on a beach in Rio de Janeiro? While it was not completely part of our plans, we have decided that from Argentina we will be spending two weeks in Brazil. The only problem with planning a last minute trip to Brazil as an American citizen […]
Bucket List Win: Hiking to Fitz Roy in El Chalten– Argentina
I just experienced one of the ultimate highlights of traveling through Argentina and that would be finally knocking off Fitz Roy from my bucket list and it was a million times better than I could have ever imagined. Fitz Roy is on the Patagonian range in a very small town, El Chalten, which means “smokey.” […]
Q + A with Paul van Dyk: Life in East Berlin and Life on the Road
If you ever thought your dreams and ambitions are limited to the life you grew up in, you are utterly mistaken. Over 25 years ago, Grammy Award winning DJ, Paul van Dyk couldn’t even imagine what it would be like living outside the Berlin Wall in his home in East Germany. This is a guy […]
Hotel Review: Tupungato Divino in Mendoza, Argentina
The views of the Andes mountain range in Valle de Uco, Argentina offers a captivating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This is the Mendoza province, also known as wine country and it’s not to be missed, especially if you are looking for a unique Argentinean experience and an opportunity to indulge […]
6 Tips For Not Getting Scammed Exchanging Dollars at the Blue Dollar Rate
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 […]
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 […]
Traveling Through Argentina on the Blue Dollar Rate
When you’re budgeting for a trip to Argentina, there are a few things to understand and it’s much better to know about them before you come here. The country has been struggling economically for years, making it difficult for Argentinian’s to keep up with the inflation rate. The cost of food, entertainment, gas, etc keeps […]
Planning a Three Month Itinerary for Argentina
I’m in day 21 of my trip in Argentina! Can you believe it? I know I can’t because I’ve been planning to come to Argentina for so many years, but it was never really the appropriate time for me. Now that I am here, I’m effortlessly enjoying every bit of it. The last two weeks […]