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…
Attention all US Passport Holders: You no longer need to pay a reciprocity fee to enter Argentina! Reciprocity fees need to be paid for, period. Not by everyone and not for every country, but if you need to pay it you better be well aware of it and prepared before you try to embark. The…
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…
There is something quite uniquely special about boutique hotels from design elements which creates personality for the hotel to the personality of the staff. Boutique hotels tend to also stray away from typical styles most of big named hotels have and tend to blend in with the environment that they are in which can really…
Being able to say that your debt free could be one of the best feelings of relief. Owing money to various institutions or people is such an oppressive feeling, especially if you are working hard to earn a living so that you could enjoy yourself and do things like take a week off from work,…
The Miles & More Premier World MasterCard is back with a 50,000 mile sign up bonus, but only for a limited time! The sign up bonus is usually 20,000 miles, so an increase of 30,000 miles is a really great deal that you may want to consider. The 50,000 miles are earned after meeting the…
The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® is currently offering a signup bonus of 40,000 miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months. While the Arrival is not a travel card per se, as in it doesn’t earn miles towards a specific airline or hotel, the 40,000 miles can be redeem for $440 in free travel. Using…
My Southeast Asia backpacking trip has come to an end and while I’m back home recuperating before heading to Argentina next week, now is a great time to tally up my free hotel stays in September. If you missed my last article about free hotel stays in Southeast Asia, you can learn how to book free…