Argentina

Riding horses through the Andes
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Argentina Must-Do: Riding Horses Through the Andes with Don Daniel Ranch

Horseback riding through the Andes with Don Daniel Ranch is hands down my most favorite experience in Argentina so far. Heck, I’d say it’s one of my favorite experiences of my life! (Tied only with our adventures up Rainbow Mountain and Mount Fuji.) This is a one-of-a-kind, authentic experience I can’t recommend enough if you…

Mendoza, Argentina vineyard
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Wine Tasting & Biking in Mendoza, Argentina – Is It a Good Idea?

If you liked this post, it is now available as a self-guided tour via GPSmyCITY. Click here to download it. Mendoza, Argentina is world-famous for its amazing wineries. There are many different ways to visit these delicious wineries, and a bus tour is generally the most popular. However, if you’ve been following my travel posts…

A summer home on the Tigre Delta that can only be reached by boat.
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Tigre Delta – What to Know Before Taking a Day Trip From Buenos Aires, Argentina

I’m sharing my thoughts on taking a day trip to Tigre Delta from Buenos Aires and some tips for visiting – such as how to get to Tigre Delta, how long to stay and where to spend the night. If you missed my day trip post about Colonia del Sacramento, click here. Tigre Delta –…

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
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Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay – How to Do the Best Day Trip From Buenos Aires

For anyone planning a trip to Buenos Aires, I can’t recommend a day trip to Colonia del Sacramento enough! It’s very easy to get to (only an hour ferry ride away). And the Barrio Histórico (historic quarter) section of Colonia del Sacramento is a designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is SO beautiful and…

The only time I wore heels in Argentina was to Rojo Tango in Buenos Aires. Tobi black dress + Asian Eye silk scarf
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Silk Scarf+ Little Black Dress for Rojo Tango Show

Just to be clear, I was watching Rojo Tango, not actually dancing. Haha. I do have plans to at least try the tango once before we leave Argentina, but this night was not that night! More on that in a moment, though… let’s first talk about this here outfit! The Outfit – Silk Scarf +…

Mate gourd and bombilla
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Preparing & Drinking Mate – Argentina’s Beverage of Choice

Seeing someone drinking mate for the first time can be particularly confusing for someone not from Argentina or the surrounding area. To get the obvious out of the way, it can bear a striking resemblance to a far less legal substance. But, mate is a tea-like beverage (not drug-related beyond caffeine)! However, it’s not something…

Rosario, Argentina at sunset
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We Made it to Rosario, Argentina (a.k.a Our New Home)!

We made it! It was one heck of a journey from Sydney to Queenstown, NZ to Rotorua, NZ to Auckland, NZ and then Buenos Aires, but we’re finally moved into our new place in Rosario. I just wanted to give a little update on how everything went, as I’ve been getting some questions that I…