Argentina Travel Blogs - Page 8

Week Two   Rushing to get off buses, ferries, to be in line for anything… it’s a race here.   I do not mean to sound ridiculous, but I cannot be the only one envisioning Rowan Atkinson saying “It’s a race! It’s a race!” nearly every other moment of the day in Buenos Aires…

Arrived in Foz de Iguacu early morning at about 0130hours.The tourist information counter was very helpful and help us with the confirmation of the hostel. Best part of it, they speak english and everything was very organise. We took a taxi to Pousada Evelina Hostel  which cost us about Rs60 p…

            The theme of today is PLAYED. I say this not with a bitter tone, but with an understanding heart that today clearly was a learning experience. We spent the entire day being PLAYED by the Porteños/residents of Buenos Aires.  &…

Merrily merrily merrily you will plunge too your ultimate death.... Well gang have left the bright lights of Rio and have stumbled upon the mesmerizing specticle that are the Iguazu Falls! This is like the end of the world people, where someone has pull the plug!  While big black birds …

First stop in Argentina was Salta and the one thing on everyones mind was..... steak for dinner.  Went to a place called Viaje Jacks I think.  Steaks were so massive we were ordering one between two and still had tonnes each.  We found a really nice wine too which I carefully wrote d…

As part of my business trip, I went to Buenos Aires. As soon as I got the confirmation about what cities I'd visit and the dates, I updated the info in my profile. Not even 2 days later, I got a message from Sammy. He's from Australia and was going to Buenos Aires too. He has been travelling around…

Day 15 of the trip was the realization of a trip long dream that I had – visiting the Buenos Aires Zoo.  I am still a big animal lover despite the continuous attempts of the dog population to ruin my shoes and my day.  Hannah and I went to the zoo ready to feel adventurous and get …

Well, I am back in the states now.  And although I was a little homesick in Buenos Aires, I am also a little homesick in Atlanta.  I was astonished by how few people spoke English in Buenos Aires.  I spoke with a manager at a shoe store (in Spanish of course) and he told me that …

The last couple days being anywhere make one reminisce on past times, good laughs and friends made.  I can compare it to the last couple pages in a book, which I make sure to read slow and soak up as much as I can.  These past 6 weeks have opened my eyes to a not entirely different part o…

            We learned this past Friday that traditionally, when dancing tango or milonga, men have a special way of asking women to dance.  Our professor informed us that when the man spots a woman who he wishes to dance with he looks…

What is the point of travelling abroad? What drives us (you know who you are) to yearn, so passionately, to see the world? Should we look at this strange desire from a scientific stand point, psychological, or is it something that is as invisible and embedded in our bodies as the religion someone t…

The most notable thing about this week's adventures in Argentina was the visit to the Congress. Yes, we visited a nuclear power plant this week too, but the legislative process is a bit more familiar to me than fusion. Or is it fission? I'm not an engineer... I digress: The visit to the Congress s…

I have been fortunate enough to get to see most of Argentina over my various travels. Since my ex-husband is from Buenos Aires we usually were able to stay for an extended time frame and stay with friends and families, which always provides a more authentic experience.

     Argentina suffers from a rough and violent history. When a president first comes to power, the country rejoices over the promises of the president. After a few years, it becomes obvious if the promises of the president are not fulfilled or his policies are actually destruct…

Its so good to be back in Buenos Aires. After spending 6 months here last semester, it almost feels like a second home. After a 20 hour bus ride from the Triple Frontera, I finally arrived in Buenos Aires at 7 in the morning. I get to my house and of course everyone is sleeping, or at lea…