Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Buenos Aires St. Patty’s Day Celebration 2012

March 15, 2012 by  
Filed under Annual Events

The British in Argentina may not be too popular these days, but Argentines are happy to help the 500,000+ strong Irish descendants in the country party every March 17th. The Irish community‘s yearly St. Patrick’s Day celebration falls on a Saturday this year, which means the party in Buenos Aires promises to be huge — [...]

Rosario – Cheap, pleasant, and a short trip from Buenos Aires

April 29, 2010 by  
Filed under budget travel, Rosario

Rosario, in the province of Sante Fe, may not be a big-name tourist destination in Argentina, but it’s worth having a look at if you’re sick of the Buenos Aires grind, and don’t feel like spending big on a trip away.  Rosario isn’t as gorgeous as Mendoza, nor will it take your breath away like [...]

V&S Hostel

September 23, 2009 by  
Filed under budget travel, Places to Stay

V&S is a hostel that ticks all the boxes. It’s reasonably priced, clean, and offers a wide range of activities to guests. It is also located in the thick of the action downtown — this could be either a plus or a minus, depending on what you’re after. Most hostels are gathered around the Tango [...]