Winter is Coming.
Are you feeling it yet?
That dull feeling that creeps into your soul as the days get shorter and darker. That heaviness in your spirit as the sky gets heavier and the clouds grow thicker.
Although I …
My Top 5 Wow-Factor Destinations
According to the dictionary, spectacular is an adjective that means ‘beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way’; synonyms of which are striking, picturesque, breathtaking, arresting, glorious, and my two favourites, sublime, and awesome. Awesome as in the Romantic poets’ …
10 Awesome Movie Locations Around The World
When I travel I don’t deliberately seek out places that have been used as film locations, but every now and then I happen to stumble into one. Here is a round-up of the 10 best movie locations that I have …
5 Must-Sees: Argentina
Argentina is a vast and diverse country where you can experience mountainous grandeur, tropical jungles, spectacular waterfalls and cosmopolitan cities.
But the sprawling expanse of Argentina is difficult to cover without plenty of time on your side, so here is …
Five Amazing Argentinian Foods
In my last post I made the shocking confession that I prefer South American food over South East Asian food. Many people can’t understand why the thought of Pad Thai or Pho sends me into a cold sweat, as Thai …
Five Fabulous Natural Wonders (And three I’d Like To See)
There are so many different lists about the Seven Wonders of the World that it is pretty difficult to remember which ones are actually on the official lists, but this post is not about the official lists—it’s about my personal …
Hostel Cooking: Chicken Skewers and Garlic Potatoes
One of the most appealing things about travelling is the chance to try new food, eat in a different restaurant every night, and never have to do any washing-up, and for a few weeks it’s brilliant.
But then a funny …
Cooking Empanadas in Mendoza
Most people go to Mendoza for one thing: wine. And as Mendoza is the largest wine producing region in South America, there’s plenty of it to go around. But if you are looking for an exposition on the finer …
Perito Moreno – Argentina’s Incredible Glacier
What I have found most incredible about spending a month in Argentina is the discovery of how diverse – not to mention huge – this country is. I have seen maps of Argentina, of course, but it is only when …
Chocolate and Ash in Beautiful Bariloche
The Cerro Catedral resort is one of Argentina’s premier skiing attractions: the majestic peaks of the Andes attract thousands of avid snow enthusiasts every season, which is hardly surprising given its size. Boasting over 100km of ski runs alongside …
Iguazu Falls Video
If my last post ‘Into the Devil’s Throat‘ didn’t convince you that Iguazu Falls on the Argentine/Brazilian border is well worth a visit, then maybe this video will!
This montage of videos was taken by myself and Nicklas …
Airbnb Accommodation in Buenos Aires
After a chilly start in Uruguay, we headed across to Argentina in search of warmer climes. Buenos Aires is only one hour across the Rio de la Plata by boat from Colonia del Sacramento, but we had been …
Caminito: Buenos Aires’ Bohemian Barrio
The home of the Tango according to some, La Boca is one of Buenos Aires’ most fascinating neighbourhoods. It is unfortunate then that it is situated in the city’s most dangerous district. Most guidebooks advise tourists visit Caminito, …