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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…