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.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina Side
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Iguazu Falls, Argentina

I know TLC told us that we shouldn’t go chasing waterfalls, but I bet you anything Chilli, Left Eye and T-Boz have never seen the Iguazu Falls in Argentina. If so, they would never “stick to the rivers and the lakes that they were used to”. Instead they would be taking

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Adventure in Argentina - Paragliding in Mendoza Argentina
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Adventure Activities in Argentina

Few countries in the world offer such stunning natural and climatic diversity as Argentina, the second-largest country, after Brazil, in South America and the eighth largest in the world. With its dramatic glaciers in the south and subtropical jungles in the north, covering 2.8 million square kilometres through grassy pampas,

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Boat Ride at Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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FOTO FRIDAY: Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Dad locked and loaded for the speed boat tour under the Iguazu Falls in Argentina. The tour itself was an epic 15 minute ride under and around the incredible Iguazu Falls and ended with a soaking wet crew and some great photos. Check out all the photos from Iguazu Falls,

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Full Moon Tour of Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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Moon Walking on the Iguazu Falls

It was clear black night, a clear white moon, Dad and I were on the path, trying to consume (some waterfalls). Wait, let’s step back a second… Regulating like Nate Dogg and Warren G, Dad and I touched down in Iguazu Falls from a quick exhale in Buenos Aires after

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Hammock @ Malka Hostel in Tilcara, Argentina
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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

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is Here!

The Barra Bravas have been sent and TV sales are literally up 400%! It’s finally time! The FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa is only 2 days away and people are going crazy with anticipation here in Buenos Aires. I’m not going to lie to you and say I’ve been a

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Dad suiting up to go paragliding in Mendoza, Argentina
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Paragliding in Mendoza, Argentina

  Here is some quick footage of my father and I paragliding like ‘free birds’ around the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Eat your heart out Lynyrd Skynyrd. If you ever make it to Argentina I would definitely recommend putting the wine down for a few hours

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Paragliding in Mendoza, Argentina

My dad and I channeling our inner Free Bird as we fly through the friendly skies of Mendoza, Argentina at the foothills of the Andes Mountains! GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world

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Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile via the Andes Mountains
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Argentina to Chile through the Andes

From Mendoza, Argentina we took a 7 hour bus ride into Santiago, Chile via CATA International. The bus systems here in Argentina, like trains in Europe, are the more affordable alternative to airplane travel. There are tons of bus companies who run all over Argentina and South America that provide a

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Wine Cellar in Mendoza, Argentina
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FOTO FRIDAY: Mendoza Wine Cellar

This week’s photo was taken from deep inside the Chandon Winery in Mendoza, Argentina during our Mendoza Bicycle Wine Tour. Read all about our Bicycle Wine Tour in Mendoza Argentina Check out more photos from Mendoza, Argentina   GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with

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