Nov 12, 2009 - Day 2 - Buenos Aires

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. ... Whatever you do, Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories. ... The capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the ultimate cosmopolitan city. ... Nearly 40 per cent of Argentina’s 33 million citizens live in Greater Buenos Aires, and the Porteños are justifiably proud of their home. ... During colonial days, Buenos Aires was the seat of the Viceroy of La Plata. ...

Nov 11, 2009 - Cusco, Peru

Hi everybody hope everyone is well at home.Hi everybody hope everyone is well at home....

Nov 11, 2009 - Day 1 - Arriving in Buenos Aires

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Known as the ‘Paris of the Americas,’ Buenos Aires is a vibrant city full of life. ... Whatever you do, Buenos Aires is sure to leave lasting memories. ... The capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the ultimate cosmopolitan city. ... Nearly 40 per cent of Argentina’s 33 million citizens live in Greater Buenos Aires, and the Porteños are justifiably proud of their home. ... During colonial days, Buenos Aires was the seat of the Viceroy of La Plata. ...

Nov 9, 2009 - Bck in Buenos Aires

Hi everyone, back in B.Hi everyone, back in B....

Nov 7, 2009 - Another day in Iguassu

Hi Yáll another day in the spectacular iguassu area.Hi Yáll another day in the spectacular iguassu area....

Nov 6, 2009 - ARRIVED!!

We´re here, and safe.We´re here, and safe....

Oct 31, 2009 - Day 3 - Buenos Aires

Nothing happened today.Nothing happened today....

Oct 30, 2009 - Day 2 - Buenos Aires

Today is our second day in Buenos Aires and it has been quite eventful. ... As it’s not recommended to go during the night we decided to head there first thing in the morning to ensure that we were safe… The bus trip was all-right except that we found out that it’s not possible to pay bus fares using bills on the Buenos Aires buses - if you want to go by bus you need a good supply of coins. ... We had withdrawn the money from an ATM at the bus station - and as we needed to buy tickers for leaving Buenos Aires - we decided to go to the bank at the station and complain. ... It is located in the posh neighborhood of Recoleta in Buenos Aires where the rich and famous live. ... We had decided not to eat there as the prices were ridiculously high - three course dinner for 600 pesos… Iris has read on the BBC news that many of the tango shows in Buenos Aires are faring very badly due to the current economic crisis. ...

Oct 29, 2009 - A review of the Bolivia trip

We spent about three weeks in Bolivia although we only planned to spend two.We spent about three weeks in Bolivia although we only planned to spend two....

Oct 29, 2009 - A review of the Brazil trip

We have only been traveling in Brazil for less than a week so we don’t think we can give a good complete overview of the country, however, here’s my impression of the days we are there… Traveling around as a foreigner It has been harder than expected to travel around Brazil using Spanish and English.We have only been traveling in Brazil for less than a week so we don’t think we can give a good complete overview of the country, however, here’s my impression of the days we are there… Traveling around as a foreigner It has been harder than expected to travel around Brazil using Spanish and English....

Oct 29, 2009 - Buenos Aires!!!

We arrived Buenos Aires at around 8. ... It was located pretty close to the commuter train stations and the airport in the Buenos Aires docks. ... It’s a great location, right at the crossing of the two major boulevards running through Buenos Aires. ... Hence, there’s really everything that we need - especially as we’re not planning to spend too much time in the hostel and instead spend our time touring Buenos Aires. ... It felt really lovely walking around in Buenos Aires. ...

Oct 29, 2009 - A review of the Peru trip

We spent about two weeks traveling in Peru in a very fast pace.We spent about two weeks traveling in Peru in a very fast pace....