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The Best Day Trips From Buenos Aires by Travel Experts

From enjoying quaint Uruguayan cities to experiencing authentic “gaucho” culture to boating along the Paraná Delta and more – there is no shortage of cool day trips to take from Buenos Aires. When I lived in Argentina (in Rosario), I was able to spend my weekends in and around Buenos Aires. While I was able…

Mount Fitz Roy
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20 Amazing Places to Visit in Argentina by a Resident

I was fortunate to have lived in Rosario, Argentina, for nearly two years so I can share from personal experience what the best places to visit in Argentina are. Honestly, even two years didn’t feel like enough time to see and experience all this magnificent country has to offer, though.  From the sizzling tango performances…

Ushuaia Argentina the Southernmost city in the world
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4 Days in Ushuaia, Argentina – The Ultimate Itinerary

When I was planning my trip around Argentina, it worked out that we would be spending a total of 4 days in Ushuaia (a.k.a. The Southernmost City in the World). It’s located between the Beagle Channel, magnificent glaciers, and eternally snow-capped peaks. Now, spending 4 days in Ushuaia is not necessarily what most people do…

how to spend 10 days in Argentina
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10 Days in Argentina – The Ultimate Itinerary by a Resident

I was fortunate to have lived in Argentina for nearly 2 years and could explore the country at leisure on my holidays. However, for most people coming to visit this beautiful country, that simply isn’t possible. I think a 10-day itinerary is the perfect amount of time to see the highlights of Argentina.  This itinerary…

One of my favorite dresses to wear in Argentina -VIPme dress
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What to Wear in Argentina for Both Women & Men by a Resident

Wondering what to wear on your trip to Argentina? This post has you covered and includes detailed tips written by a local for both men and women! My husband and I lived in Argentina for nearly 2 years. While we were based in Rosario, Argentina, we spent many weekends in Buenos Aires and also explored…

sailing the Beagle Channel
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What It’s Like To Sail On The Beagle Channel (Ushuaia, Argentina)

If you’re heading to Ushuaia, Argentina, spending at least a half day on the Beagle Channel is a must. There are many species of birds as well as sea lions to be seen and some outstanding views of Ushuaia. And there are many different companies offering boat tours of the Beagle Channel. However, there is…

Hito XXIV Trail
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Why I Hiked The Hito XXIV Trail in Tierra del Fuego (And Loved It!)

When it comes to hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park, you have quite the variety of experiences to choose from. For our trip to Ushuaia, Argentina, we only had enough time to do a day hike. So, for this post, I’ll only be talking about the different day hikes (but you can spend much…

Penguins Martillo Island
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What to Expect When Walking With the Penguins on Martillo Island, Argentina

Awesomeness! That’s what you can expect when walking with the penguins on Martillo Island in Argentina. I mean they’re adorable, little penguins! Haha. In all seriousness, though, I wasn’t entirely sure myself what to expect when I booked this adventure. I knew I was going to be close enough to see penguins, but that was…

Perito Moreno Glacier hiking
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14 Things To Know Before Hiking Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina

Yep, you read that right! You can actually hike Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. And it is an absolute must-do if you’re considering a Patagonian adventure. This was hands down my favorite part of Patagonia (at least in Argentina… Chile is to be determined). There are a few key things you should know about Perito…

I really wanted to see Mount Fitz Roy!
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Patagonia – How to Take a Day Trip to El Chaltén from El Calafate

Patagonia – How to Take a Day Trip to El Chaltén from El Calafate This will be my first travel post from Patagonia! I’m really excited to kick off this series as our Patagonian adventure has been one of my favorites to date! Our first day we arrived in El Calafate from Puerto Iguazu and…

Iguazu Falls
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Iguazu Falls – How to Visit the Argentine Side Without a Guide

As I mentioned in my previous travel post, Iguazu Falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. Now, I would highly recommend going to both sides of Iguazu Falls, as they are two totally different experiences. However, I must say, we really loved the Argentine side! It was an incredible rush to see…

View of Iguazu Falls from above
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10 Things To Know Before Visiting Iguazu Falls

“Poor Niagara.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt famously said that upon seeing Iguazu Falls. And it’s hard to not have that reaction when you see them in person! Iguazu Falls are made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, with the exact number depending on the season. It spans an area 2.7 kilometers wide, and…

tribal print cardigan - black skinnies - black booties
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What I Wore for “The End of the World”

Cardigan (Similar here, here & here) | Booties (Similar) | Jeans | Scarf (Similar) | Earrings | Sunglasses c/o* Why hello! Long time no see! I’m finally back to blogging as usual, and thank you, again, to all of my lovely guest posters for picking up the slack while I was moving/traveling. And my travels…

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5 Affordable Things To Do In Buenos Aires

Guest post by Rebecca Hoffmann Oh, Buenos Aires… This name which embeds mysterious elegant women in tango dresses with handsome men by their side, buildings with astonishing architecture, and the stories and rumors of the famous Evita Peron who grew from poverty to become Argentina’s First Lady. Yes, Buenos Aires… But wait, wait, when you…