The juice was worth the squeeze. That’s really all I can say to justify the 18+ hour micro (bus) ride from Buenos Aires to Salta. Despite the terrible food and awkward choice of man-eating-crocodile flicks, the bus ride itself might have been the most efficient and organized service I’ve experienced here in Argentina. Unlike an airplane … Continued
Last month my Argentine friend Rocio and I decided to escape the city and head up north to get a taste of life in Argentina’s northern provinces of Salta and Jujuy. To be honest, before I made the trip to Salta & Jujuy I felt like there had been something missing from this adventure, like … Continued
The World Cup ended a last week and everything is finally back to “normal” here in the city. I figured I’d throw a little video together to give you a glimpse at what the chaos was like in Buenos Aires for a few weeks. Here is some footage of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in … Continued
Marrakech is a dazzling, chaotic city, set at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. A holiday to Marrakech is like nothing you’ll have ever experienced before – as you step into its winding streets full of market stalls, musicians, street performers and donkeys. Just being here and absorbing the heady atmosphere is an … Continued
Hawaii certainly makes sense for traveling beach goers, extreme athletes, hikers, families and scuba divers–but history buffs? You bet. From the earliest Polynesian inhabitants to earning statehood in 1959, this Pacific island chain celebrates a long and rich cultural tradition that spans centuries. Museums, memorials, and relics of the past dot the islands, and popping … Continued
“Money isn’t everything, but not having it is.” It’s been almost 6-months since my last ‘money update’ so I figured I’d take some time today to organize my finances and explain how I have kept this dream alive for 9+ months with less than 5k in the original T2T bank account. If you missed the first Let’s Talk … Continued
Tequila comes from the fermented juices of the blue agave plant. The agave is not a cactus as many people believe, but actually a member of the lily family. By Mexican law, authentic Tequila is only that which is produced in certain regions, such as the western state of Jalisco. It is not to be … Continued
Stansted, Luton, Birmingham, Heathrow, Glasgow, Manchester, East Midlands… the list goes on. Yes, I’m taking airports. Love them or hate them, it’s these rather large, sprawling buildings that get us on our annual summer holidays, so really, they’re a necessary evil. I used to detest airports, however I’ve come around to the positives in the … Continued
It may not have even crossed most of your minds to stay in an airport hotel before you fly off on holiday. However, look at these 3 reasons why you should and maybe it will in the future. 1. The benefits of staying in an airport hotel and having the entire day out exploring a … Continued
I figure instead of telling you about my great week, I might as well show you. Here’s how it played out… MONDAY: Buenos Aires contemporary artist shmorgishborg @ ArteBA ’10 Monday afternoon I went down to La Rural in Plaza Italia to soak up some much needed culture. The coolest thing about Buenos Aires is that it’s … Continued