The past two weeks have flown by in a whirlwind of tourist activity, thanks to a lovely 12-day visit from my boyfriend, Andy. It was a great excuse to shirk my academic responsibilities and finally do all of the “you’ve gotta see it” tourist attractions that Buenos Aires has to offer. Some met my expectations, [...]
Entries from 05/31/2012
A Weekend in Wine Country
05/17/2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
After two straight weeks of school that included both my first exam and my first paper, I was more than ready to jump back on the vacation train. Mendoza lies at the Western edge of Argentina, nestled at the base of the Andes mountains, whose clear mountain streams run down into the valley and irrigate [...]
Solo Trip to Iguazu Falls
05/04/2012 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
This past weekend (yet another feriado, with Monday and Tuesday off) I traveled to Iguazu Falls with a travel agency called Buenas Vibras, which is specifically designed for young Argentines. When I signed up for it, I was under the impression that it would be a mix of foreigners and Argentines, but upon arriving to [...]