The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Buenos Aires – Argentina’s chic capital – is a place like no other! The neoclassical architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere give the city a European feel that blends perfectly with its Latino spirit. Buenos Aires is divided into 48 neighborhoods (‘barrios‘), each with its own distinctive look, flavor and character.
The Most Interesting Neighborhoods to Visit in Buenos AiresRead More
Located in Argentinian Patagonia, in northern sector of Los Glaciares National Park, the mountain town of El Chalten was founded in the early 1980s as an outpost of Argentina, to anticipate Chile’s claim for that area. Although it started as a frontier town, El Chalten soon became the “trekking capital of the world.”
5 Incredibly Exciting Things to Do in El Chalten, ArgentinaRead More
If you were to do just one hike in Patagonia, it should be the one to Laguna de Los Tres, at the base of Mt. Fitz Roy. This iconic trek which is every hiker’s dream and one of the world’s most amazing destinations. The hike will take you to the base of the majestic mountain complex – the …
Laguna de Los Tres – How to Hike to the Base of Mt. Fitz RoyRead More
Hiking in Patagonia is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting! This vast, wild region at the tip of South America is a place like no other, and once you see it you’ll understand why. Massive glaciers, jagged granite peaks, azure lakes, roaring waterfalls, and sublime flower fields. Tall mountain peaks and huge swatches of scrubland, dotted with …
Essential Guide for Planning a Hiking Trip in PatagoniaRead More
Packing for Patagonia requires more careful planning than packing for your other trips. My main concern after deciding to visit Patagonia was packing the right items for this trip. I knew the weather in this region was quite unpredictable and can go from one extreme to the other in a matter of hours, so my Patagonia …
Patagonia Packing List – Essential Items to Pack for a Patagonia TripRead More
Ah, Buenos Aires! The seductive and cosmopolitan capital of an Argentina a city of contrasting scenery, rich culture and diverse neighborhoods which so throughly preserve their characteristics and idiosyncrasies. There are three things that are so deeply embedded in Buenos Aires’s culture, that they become almost defining for the city: tango, soccer and Malbec.
Tango, Soccer and Malbec – the Amazing Culture of Buenos Aires, ArgentinaRead More
It’s hard to run out of things to see and do in Buenos Aires, but if you really want experience Argentina’s diverse landscape and rich rural culture, you need to go beyond the city limits. There are quite a few exciting day trips that you can take from Buenos Aires, so in this post I’ll …
If you are lucky to visit La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires on a rare day when tourists don’t crowd its narrow alleys, you will get a sense sadness. Without the camera clicks and the visitors’ giggles, this places looks strange and unnerving, yet peaceful and fascinating. Cemeteries always trigger emotions. They are a perpetual reminder of our ephemeral existence. And yet …
La Recoleta Cemetery – the Resting Place of the Rich and FamousRead More
Visiting the Iguazú Falls is one of the most powerful encounters with nature that you will ever have. You may have seen photos of this waterfall before, but coming face to face with it is like facing a dragon! It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Iguazu Falls – a 2 Day ItineraryRead More
