Country: Argentina

Argentina is a land of contrasts, blending vibrant city life with awe-inspiring natural beauty. In Buenos Aires, the passion of tango, lively street art, and charming neighborhoods like San Telmo and Palermo make every corner an experience to savor. Beyond the city, the vast plains of Patagonia, the towering Andes, and the thunderous Iguazú Falls showcase nature’s raw power. Whether sharing mate with locals, trekking glaciers in El Calafate, or indulging in world-class Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and embrace every moment of its rich culture and landscapes.

Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina

I started taking group Spanish classes this week at BASP. Here is a quick video from my first day of school… Check out: baspanish.com GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for

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Ready for Futbol in Argentina
Sports

Futbol Follies: A Blast from the Past

The guys from Buller organized a football match last Wednesday after work. Although it was 3am and I was dead tired from class and work I couldn’t turn down the invitation. This was the second time I’ve played soccer since I’ve been down here and my skills haven’t improved a

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Studying Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Learning Spanish

First Day of Group Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires

Last monday I started group Spanish classes at the Buenos Aires Spanish Center (BASP) near Congreso. BASP is a 2-week intensive Spanish program and classes are from 9:30am to 1:30pm (with a short break in between). The first 2 hours are spent on Spanish grammar and vocab while the second half of class

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Futbol in Argentina
How To

How to Survive a Futbol Match in Buenos Aires

I decided to take a page out of Kate Hudson’s book and create a “How To” guide for Argentina football fans who want to attend a match here in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is the first of many “T2T How To Guides” about traveling to Buenos Aires. Hopefully it will be

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Futbol in Argentina

How to Survive a Futbol Match in Buenos Aires

T2t Tutorial #1: How to Survive a Futbol Match in Buenos Aires, Argentina READ ABOUT THE ADVENTURE – “Velez vs River – Argentine Futbol Magic” CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS – Futbol Match in Buenos Aires, Argentina GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for

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People Who Inspire Me: The Buried Life on MTV
Inspiration

Inspiration: The Buried Life on MTV

I’m sure many of you have already seen this but it’s so amazing to me that I had to put it up. This show has nothing to do with Buenos Aires or Argentina but at the same time has everything to do with traveling deeper, living your dreams, work and

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Argentina Airport "Reciprocity Fee" at EZE in Buenos Aires
Tips & Tricks

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

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DAKAR: Argentina & Chile
Adventure Travel

DAKAR 2010: Argentina & Chile

Right before the New Years festivities I was running down towards the Parks of Palermo and I noticed a huge event going on. There were hundreds of people lined up along a blocked off street watching all these parked rally cars, trucks and motorcycles. Except for an annual trip to Charlotte,

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Boats in Tigre, Argentina outside Buenos Aires
Foto Friday

FOTO FRIDAY: Tigre, Argentina

Boats line the muddy waters of the Parana Delta in Tigre Argentina. It takes about an hour by bus to get to Tigre from downtown Buenos Aires and it’s a great place to spend a summer day. There are boat tours, fishing trips and tons of islands to camp or

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