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The New Argentina Reciprocity Tax for Tourists
If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, then the Argentine government has decided to treat you the same way your respective countries treat its citizens. By charging you money for the privilege of visiting.
Traveling Beyond Buenos Aires
When traveling to Buenos Aires, tourists often look for getaways outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. Katie Hammel, a tourist returning from her Buenos Aires vacation highlights her experiences in a lovely article she wrote for The Expeditioner. She writes about her experiences traveling beyond Buenos Aires. From wine tasting in Mendoza [...]
Casual Dining in Palermo Soho
The California Burrito Company, or CBC most people call it, recently opened their 2nd restaurant in Buenos Aires, taking their downtown concept to a whole new level in one of the city’s hippest, booming barrios.
La Menesunda: Travel Off the Beaten Track to a Premier Buenos Aires Hostel
If you are looking for a friendly, cozy place to stay that is away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist barrios of Recoletta and Palermo, La Menesunda is the place for you!
Facturas: A Traveler’s Guide to Argentine Pastries
Factura is not only the Spanish word for “bill” it is also the generic name given to a delicious collection of Argentinean sweet pastries.
La Puerta Roja Serves up the Chilli Bomb- It Will Kill You All
An invention of La Puerta Roja this lethal concotion consists of a shot of vodka that has been mixed with chopped chillis and Speed, an energy drink. A full shot glass is plunged into a large glass of Speed and then expected to be downed in one foul swig.
The New Cost of Living in Argentina
Before the collapse Buenos Aires was one of the most expensive cities in the world, but today you can take a taxi across town or eat a fantastic steak dinner for about U.S. $10.
Sublime Submarinos
Winter frost got you down? Cozy up with a submarino at Las Violetas!
What the Fernet??
If you've been out to a club, a bar, or an asado in Argentina, there was probably something brown, suspicious and bitter in everyone else's cup. It's called "Fernet" and you just might like it.
Arteclásica 2009 – Contemporary and Modern Art Fair
Arteclásica is the classic Art Fair in Buenos Aires for experts and amateurs alike, which offers a plural space for our visual arts of international renown. The Fair will also hold many of its already traditional institutional programs such as Meeting Cultures, Landmark Instalation and the Ñ Space for Great Contemporary Masters. Grupo Clarin, through its [...]

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Aksana, sister Dasha, friends Masha and Anna in Galveston

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Mexico City, Taxco and Cuernavaca

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Lisa and Eric’s Journey through Asia

One couples' journey through the land of smiles...

Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
The next day we got a bus to Kuala Lumpur and were pleased to find that the bus station is right in town. We quickly found lodging and headed out for the markets. We wandered through the streets of China Town, the old market, and Little India. It was really amazing to see so many [...]
Kota Bahru and Cameron Highlands
From the islands, we got a bus back to Kota Bahru. We went to a cultural center where we saw traditional Malaysian games, music, and martial arts dance. Then we went to the night market where we had a Malaysian feast. We enjoyed listening to the evening prayer broadcast from the nearby [...]
Perhentian Islands
We walked across the border to Malaysia and flagged down a bus to Kota Bahru.  We went to the central market where vendors were selling produce, household goods, and women’s clothing.  This town is predominantly Muslim so women wear loose dresses and headcoverings.  Periodically throughout the day, prayers are broadcast over loudspeakers all over town [...]
Heading South
We got the ferry back from Phi Phi to Krabi and a bus to Hat Yai.  Hat Yai is a big city but we found it very accessible for travelers.  We easily found transportation, lodging, food, shopping, and cheap internet.  Today we got a bus down to Sungai Kolok on the border with Malaysia.  The [...]
Island hopping
The next day we took a cruise to Phi Phi Ley, an island of steep cliffs protecting a large inner lagoon called Maya Bay. This island is a national forest and is uninhabited. We went by a cave with beautiful blue water lapping at its edges. Then we stopped at Loh Sama [...]
Exploring Phi Phi Don
We bought some freshly made doughnuts and walked to Long Beach, admiring the lovely aqua water and wispy white clouds. We found a trail which led to an undeveloped beach named Lo Mu Dee. After some sunbathing, we followed another trail which meandered up into the hills. We cut back down to another beach, following [...]
Phi Phi Island
From Phang Nga, we got a bus down to Krabi and a ferry out to the island of Ko Phi Phi Don. Sitting on the top deck of the ferry, we met some Thai hippies, born and raised on the island. They complained of the dangers of their trip to the mainland, with cars [...]
In search of beaches
We’ve been on Phi Phi Island (Thailand) for a few days, exploring the steep hills and cliffs, sandy beaches, and green waters.  The island was hit hard by the tsunami a few years ago but it’s recovering well.  We’ll update more when we get back to the mainland.
Ko Samui to Phang Nga
In the morning, the rains ushered us on our way. We got a ferry and bus ride back to Surat Thani and onward to Phang Nga on the Andaman Coast. The friendly bus driver delivered us straight to the doorstep of our hotel. This morning, we went to the market to pick up some [...]
Ko Samui
  We got up early and saw a beautiful sunrise while walking down the coast from Bang Por toward Mae Nam.  We had to climb up over a rocky headland and through some deserted rock-strewn beaches before we made it around to the long stretch of nice sand.  We went for a swim in the crystal [...]

PARIS - Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon, shortly after his victory at Austerlitz, it was not finished until 1836. There are four huge relief sculptures at the bases of the four pillars. These commemorate The Triumph of 1810 (Cortot); Resistance , and Peace (both by Etex); and The Departure of the Volunteers, more commonly known by the name La Marseillaise (Rude).

The Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées. The arch at night looks spectacular!

San Francisco - Lombard Street

Lombard Street in San Francisco is considered the Worlds Crookedest Street. This crooked street is one block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets. The street has 8 sharp turns

Mexico - Angangueo Michoacan Hotel

The best hotel in the small picturesque town of Angangueo, Michoacan is Hotel Albergue Don Bruno (Morelos 92. Tel. 156-0026). This hotel is located just downslope from El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.

At the hotel, you can request a guide to drive you to the Sanctuary. Be sure to take cash as no one seems to take credit cards here. Also, request a room with a Chimney since it gets pretty cold at night.