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…
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…
Before coming to Argentina, I made a huge bucket list of things I wanted to do and see and while I accomplished many of them specific to Buenos Aires, I can’t wait to check more off my list as I travel through Argentina for almost 3 more months. Buenos Aires is an amazing city with…
Mate, pronounced mah-tey is the curious tea drink that made its way to mainstream America by way of social entrepreneurship is a huge industry in Argentina.The industry took off 200 years ago by Europeans, but for 2,000 years mate has been a popular drink for those living in the rainforest region where the plant is…
In the short time that I’ve been in Buenos Aires, I’ve probably gained about 15 lbs eating so much amazing food! To offset some of that weight I’ve been running at the nearby parks, but the important thing here is the food! From empanadas to parillas, I am floored by the delicious food my taste…
One of my favorite types of accommodations when traveling is booking stays through Airbnb. Airbnb is a website that helps you find apartment or room rentals for short-term stays during your travels. They can be cheap rentals, mid-ranged or more higher end depending on the neighborhood, but regardless you’re most likely going to be able…
Buenos Aires in the spring time is a great place to be outdoors and to take part in community activities as a local or a visitor. One thing that I love to do when I am at home is spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the farmers market, so I was excited when I…
Garen Gulmez is a guest contributor to Adrift Anyway from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I met Garen while he was visiting a mutual friend in Los Angeles before heading back to Buenos, Aires and we’ve kept in touch ever since. In the following piece, he shares his experience and the value of traveling. He first came…
Argentina is one of the most popular countries to visit in South America and for good reason. Being the world’s eighth largest country, it offers limitless opportunities for exploration–from trekking in the Patagonian Andes, sipping coffee on a sidewalk cafe in Buenos Aires, whale watching on the coast, indulging in Argentine beef and wine, to…