The honeymoon is over and it’s time to start bearing down. I’ve been able to penetrate some Argentine social circles and now its time to actually build relationships. I’m decent with salutations (Hellos, goodbyes, etc.) but where the conversation goes from there is anyones guess. I’m also okay with the “where are you from?” and “what … Continued
Let me begin this post by saying I’m never one to talk about money. However, in this situation and with this experiment I think it’s vital and helpful. I want tourist2townie.com to be the How and the Who of travel not just the What and the Where like you see everywhere else. I don’t see a lot of blogs … Continued
Striking a pose on my rented moto during my day trip to Colonia, Uruguay. Greco and I hopped on the Buquebus from Puerto Madero in downtown Buenos Aires for a wild adventure in the sleepy Uruguayan village. Read all about our Day Trip to Colonia, Uruguay Checkout all the travel photos from our Day Trip … Continued
When you have the best friends and family in the world it’s tough not seeing them for such a long time. I’ve been doing well with work and travel and about being gone… until today. I didn’t have an x-mas stocking at the end of my bed this morning or a sister to wake up or … Continued
Tuesday was the Private Christmas Party for friends and family at Buller. It was a long crazy night filled with great music, drunk employees and crowd surfing bosses. With the bar packed with locals my spanish skills were really put to the test. Usually everyone who comes in sits down and orders a beer or … Continued
Lots of big news in the Football world over the last few weeks and Argentina was in the middle of it all. 1. Banfield won the Argentine Apertura 2009. In their final match of the Apertura 2009 tournament Banfield faced off against the most popular club in Argentina Boca Juniors, at Boca. A friend and I actually went … Continued
Holidays to Vietnam are popular at this time of year as everyone seeks some winter sun and from October to January, it’s the perfect time to visit this wonderful destination. Vietnam literally has everything you would want in a holiday, providing the time to relax in a beautiful, tropical haven whilst allowing you to explore … Continued
National Parks around the world have become an all-in-one vacation destination for everyone from families and couples to adventure travelers and thrill seekers. They are a great alternative to the typical tourist destinations and provide an incredible look into the natural beauty on this planet. So, with 2012 around the corner, you should make your … Continued
One of the most amazing experiences in my life. Here is Greco and I celebrating with the Argentine Polo Open Champions, La Dolfina, at the Palermo polo grounds in Buenos Aires. You can see the Argentine Polo Open Championship trophy right behind us as the La Dolfina players and team sprayed beers and rejoiced! Read … Continued
This travel photo was snapped from the famous La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires. The sometimes sketchy, but always colorful La Boca is a very popular tourist destination and home to the most popular football club in Argentina… Boca Juniors. Checkout more travel photos from La Boca barrio in Buenos Aires If you notice … Continued