“Okay that was fun… now what are you really going to do?” Since I’ve been home that’s the question I’m constantly faced with. Maybe not in those exact words but if you cut out the fat, that’s pretty much it. My friends and family definitely support what I’m doing, they get it to some extent,, … 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
I’m sitting here writing this from the most beautiful hostel I’ve ever stayed in. I’m in Tilcara, Argentina (North of Salta) and staying at the Malka Hostel. The hostel sits on the edge of a hill overlooking the quiet traditional village that is Tilcara. The Malka Hostel is designed like a Spanish summer camp with cabins … Continued
As I tucked myself into bed last night with a good book and some warm milk, one of my favorite movies of all times came on the tele – Green Street Hooligans. I sat up to watch Elijah Wood transform into a Green Street Elite and it got me thinking about the football Hooligans here … Continued
I think no matter what country you live in or are going to visit you should have at least some understanding of the recent history, events and people who have shaped the society into what it is today. I have been holding back for awhile now about writing anything political, economic or social about Argentina or Buenos … Continued
I’m a sucker for checking out new restaurants and nightspots here in Buenos Aires. I literally have a 3-page list of places on my fridge at home that I have been told to check out. The only problem with all this is that I have a never ending battle between desire and budget. The past … Continued
Gareth Leonard & Tourist2townie.com on BBC Blogworld – Thursday, 11 March 2010 A few weeks ago I was contacted by Paul Coletti of the BBC who explained they had a new feature at BBC called BBC Blogworld Superpower. Blogworld features different blogs and travel blogs from around the world. He asked If I would be interested in shooting a … Continued
For those reading this in the states and thinking about making the trip down to Buenos Aires I should let you know that as of January 1st the Argentine Government put into place a $131 US Dollar Entry Fee for all US Citizens at the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) [best flight tracker]. The Argentine Interior Department … Continued
H2oh! is an amazing beverage that is more than just water. It’s the Crystal of sparking flavored water. Lemon-lime is literally a Citrus Explosion in your mouth, while the Apple flavor is like running through an orchard while hundreds of beautiful models throw apples at you! So, drink some today and let’s all make … 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