Discovering Uruguay’s Charm
At first, Uruguay seemed like it would be a footnote to our South American journey, a country wedged between the two real stars of Argentina and Brazil. But Uruguay quickly proved to be a destination in its own right. Only one hour away from Buenos Aires by boat (or three hours if you’re a cheapskate like us and take the slow, and I mean slow, boat) sits Colonia del Sacramento, a historic jewel box of a town. Cobblestone streets amble up hills, wooden signs swing in the breeze,... Read More
San Antonio de Areco: A Gaucho Getaway
Travel can open you up to new experiences, find you doing things you never thought you’d do. And so it was that I was riding on horseback through the Pampas, accompanied by a real-deal Argentinian cowboy. Let me back up. Although we enjoyed Buenos Aires, it was time for a change of pace. We left the hustle of the city behind and boarded a bus to San Antonio de Areco, a small town 90-minutes from Buenos Aires known for gaucho tradition. The town, founded in 1730, was made... Read More
Finding Our Footing in Buenos Aires
Landing in Buenos Aires wasn’t as thrilling as I hoped it would be. Maybe it was the fact that we had been traveling — sleeping in assigned, single-serving upright positions on buses and planes — for 40 hours straight. Wearily, we made our way to Giramondo Hostel Suites, where we had booked one night, and immediately showered and slept for four solid hours. Upon waking, we wandered the streets as night began to fall. As we walked around, I knew I should feel... Read More
Word On The Street
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