LET’S TALK MONEY – PART II
“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 […]
How do I Balance this Life?
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 […]
Futbol Hooligans vs Barra Bravas
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 in […]
Must Read Information About Argentina
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 […]
Discount Cards in Buenos Aires
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 […]
Tourist 2 Townie Featured on BBC Blogworld
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 […]
Argentina Airport Reciprocity Fee at Ezeiza (EZE)
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 […]
January is Sponsored by H2oh!
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 […]
LET’S TALK MONEY – PART I
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 traveldeeper.co 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 […]
Protests Heat Up in Buenos Aires
Today, I went down to Plaza de Mayo & 9 de Julio (downtown Buenos Aires) to check out what all the commotion was about on the news over the last few days. Turns out protestors have setup camp right in the middle of a very busy street downtown (Av de Mayo) and are at a […]