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February 4th, 2008 Posted in South America | No Comments »

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Marvelous Night for a Moondance

So there I was—a more-or-less intermediate level tango dancer, with all the bravura that a lifetime of other dance techniques has given me, which means the tendency to show off when I don’t know what I’m doing. I was in a very popular class of what is conveniently called “tango nuevo.” signifying that everyone is young and experimental and in this case, pretty good. We were learning some complicated steps and finding new possibilities with each different partner and I was trying to hold my own along with everybody else.
The Weekend Buzz: Night Owl Edition
Going out at night is more than just a fun hobby in BA, it's a way of life. Much like southern Europe, it's common to eat dinner as late as 11 or 12, and even families with small children can be seen munching into the wee hours of the night. Not that you're small children, but if you're in BA, you're out late as well. This means that if you're looking to paint the town red, you're going late, hard, and fast. Here's some great suggestions on what to do this weekend that will surely appease the nightlife junkie in you. Get ready for the late-night Weekend Buzz. Also, check out our in-depth nightlife guide for more on what to do and where to go.
Teenage Street Performer Wows Tourists With Flamenco Talent
Street performances are all too common in downtown Buenos Aires. Tango dancers, vendors, singers, and jugglers litter the crowded streets of microcentro. Travel blogger Mangaloray recently wrote about a young Flamenco guitarist who stole the show while playing to a full crowd on calle Florida. The boy, whose name is Lucas Alvanaz, is only 15 [...]
Great New Video Shows Killer Whale Hunting Sea Lions Up Close
A travel blogger from Blue Water Video has just posted a great video of a killer whale hunting a sea lion on Argentina’s southern coast of Patagonia. The whales are known to do this every year around this time, and the event has become a tourist attraction due to its strange nature. The whales basically [...]
Airline Announces Increased Flight Schedule to BA
TAM Airlines has announced that they will be offering more flights in and out of Buenos Aires, beginning June and continuing through August. The airline currently flies out of the big northeast cities in Brazil, and plans on boosting their flight schedule to 56 weekly departures. Buenos Aires is a popular destination for Brazilians, and [...]
Argentine Farmers to Resume Strike for Eight-Day Period
Argentine farmers announced yesterday that they will resume striking for eight days, after negotiations with the Kirchner-led government broke down. The strike previously lasted 3 weeks, effectively choking the capital off from meat, wheat, and soy deliveries, and blocking roads throughout the nation. The strike had been on a 30-day suspension in order to negotiate, [...]
Pangea Day to Celebrate Diversity through Film in BA
Pangea Day is a worldwide event that uses film to strengthen tolerance and understanding between peoples of the world. This weekend, the event will be celebrated in Buenos Aires at the Ciudad Cultural Konex in Abasto. There will be film screenings, guest speakers, and live music, all with the theme of cultural integration and understanding. [...]
Study Shows 90% of Visitors to Argentina Will Come Back
A new study by the Centro de Estudios de Opinión Pública, or CEOP, shows that nine out of ten visitors to Argentina say they will return to the South American nation again. The study reports that most return to see natural wonders like the Perito Moreno Glacier, Iguazu Falls, and big city sights like tango [...]
Flaunt Your Canine Couture at the San Isidro Dog Show
Looking to get out of the city this weekend to do something fun? Well, look no further, as the San Isidro dog show will be in town this Saturday and Sunday. The event, sponsored by Purina Dog Chow, will take place at the San Isidro Hippodrome, about 20 minutes outside of downtown Buenos Aires. The [...]
Argentina Ranked #1 Globally in Soccer
Argentina has received the number one ranking for the second consecutive month in international soccer, according to FIFA, the world’s soccer regulatory commission. This is yet another big achievement for the South American squad, who narrowly beat out rival Brazil for the top honors. Argentina is considered to be one of the biggest hotbeds of [...]

Mexico City, Taxco and Cuernavaca

January 1st, 2008 Posted in Central America & Caribbean | No Comments »

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Really Dirt Cheap Airline Tickets

November 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

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Only Birds Fly Cheaper

November 21st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

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Lisa and Eric’s Journey through Asia

May 28th, 2007 Posted in Asia | No Comments »

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

April 16th, 2007 Posted in Europe | No Comments »

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

March 27th, 2007 Posted in North America | No Comments »

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

March 8th, 2007 Posted in Mexico, North America | No Comments »

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.

Los Angeles, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

March 6th, 2007 Posted in North America | No Comments »

One of many interesting things to do while in LA is to visit the La Brea Tar Pits. They are a famous cluster of tar pits located in Hancock Park. Tar has seeped up from the ground in this area for tens of thousands of years, forming hundreds of sticky pools that trapped animals and plants which happened to enter. Over time, the tar fossilized the remains, which has resulted into a rich collection of fossils dating back to the last ice age!

Paris - Hotel

March 6th, 2007 Posted in Europe | No Comments »

My husband and I spent Christmas 2006 in Paris and stayed at the Splendid Hotel (29, av Tourville). We absolutely loved it! The hotel is situated in a great location. It’s about 200 meters from Ecole Militaire metro stop which will easily take you to all the famous sites of Paris. There is supermarket across the street from the hotel where you can stock up on snacks and buy some of the best champagne!

The hotel was clean, fresh and had all the amenities you would expect from a modern hotel. The staff is AWESOME and the views of the Eiffel Tower are spectacular. The Eiffel Tower is only about 10 minute walk from this hotel.