Blog Posts for Argentina

  • Get packing for South America

    By Marissa Cooke on Wed, 11/04/2012 - 4:05am , 0 comments

    From high-alt trekking in Machu Picchu to pumping, party town Rio de Janeiro, in a region as diverse as South America the key to packing is versatility and covering your bases. In a nutshell it should be: versatile, lightweight clothing, essential first aid and medical supplies, trekking/high altitude basics plus lots of stuff to keep you entertained on those long-distance bus trips.

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  • Wander the wine trail in South America

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 23/02/2012 - 3:30am , 2 comments

    Sure, we all know France, Italy and Spain make some fantastic wines. But what about South America? It's not always the first thing you think of, but one sip of those luscious reds and crip whites and you'll be thinking "Europe who?"

    South America, winemakers have been using European stock since the Jesuits arrived in the new world, to produce wines that are uncorked, poured, swirled, tasted, drunk, exported and lauded all over the planet.

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  • 4 experiences for horse lovers

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 16/02/2012 - 3:02am , 0 comments

    Giddy up cowboys! There's a lot of horse lovers out there, and it's a great way to get out and see the world from a different perspective. Horses are a big part of many cultures around the world, some even have their very own horse festivals!

    If you like to saddle up and take the reigns, why not check out some great destinations for horse lovers:

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  • 6 movies that will inspire you to travel

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 09/02/2012 - 1:48am , 3 comments

    A good movie makes you forget that you're sitting in the loungeroom surrounded by popcorn crumbs, and takes you away to another place. However, a great movie can make you leap off the couch and book a holiday.

    Here are six movies that will inspire you to travel, or rekindle the longing to return to somewhere you have been before. 

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  • 3 fun ways to burn off those Christmas calories

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 05/01/2012 - 11:17am , 0 comments

    How good is Christmas pudding? And what about that leftover ham, devoured on Boxing Day between two slabs of fresh white bread? And who could forget the obligatory cheese platter to help wash down all that white wine.

    If (like me) you’ve over-indulged a little over the silly season, why not work it off in style. Here’s five unique ways to get the legs moving, set your heart racing and help work off that extra serving of pavlova:

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  • Who said Argentina is not exotic?

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 27/10/2011 - 11:10am , 0 comments

    Few countries beckon a long-term stay that will allow you to explore the diversity of its exotic landscapes. Stretching close to 3,700 kilometres (more than half the length of South America!), Argentina is that country!

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  • Awesome street art in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 25/10/2011 - 1:47am , 0 comments

    If you're into street art, check out these pics taken by Leigh, our Community and Digital Campaign Manager on a recent trip to Argentina.

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  • Top 5 unusual things to do in Buenos Aires

    By Leigh on Thu, 11/08/2011 - 4:31am , 2 comments

    Preparing for a visit to Buenos Aires? Here are five of the more unusual things to do: 

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  • The Beats of Latin America

    By Leigh on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 4:26am , 0 comments

    Brendan is a travel writer and photographer from Alberta, Canada. You can read about his travels at Brendan's Adventures or check him out on Facebook.

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  • How to Eat like a Porteño in Buenos Aires

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 18/07/2011 - 9:22am , 1 comments

    At 29, Stephanie quit her job to travel solo through Latin America in an attempt to live simpler, consume less and experience more.  So far so good! 

    Stephanie shares her travel experiences and photography at The Travel Chica. You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • Going it alone - tips for the solo female traveller

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 23/06/2011 - 12:26pm , 19 comments

    Kristina Wegscheider is a world traveller who has visited all seven continents and over 50 countries, many with Gecko’s Adventures.

    She is also the co-founder of Do It While You’re Young, a travel website for young women interested in travelling, working, studying and volunteering abroad:

    I have been travelling extensively since I was 19 years old and I’ve taken most of those journeys by myself.

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  • Notes from the road: choosing to draw outside the lines

    By Leigh on Mon, 20/06/2011 - 12:31pm , 1 comments

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  • Top 5 things to see in Argentina

    By Leigh on Tue, 14/06/2011 - 11:06am , 0 comments

    Argentina is one of those countries in the world that has everything to offer to any kind of tourist… the art aficionado, wine enthusiast, animal lover, outdoor-addicted and even last minute tours to Antarctica for those with a flexible itinerary!

    Here are the top five things to see in Argentina:

    Admire the wildlife

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  • Notes from the Road: Friendships

    By Leigh on Wed, 08/06/2011 - 9:29am , 1 comments

    I quite often go through my old photos. My thoughts as I look down on them are pretty fairly spaced between ‘what in the world was I trying to photograph here?’ to ‘yup, that place was pretty fantastic’. One sentiment that never changes, however, is the smile that appears on my face when I see pictures of people I befriended along the way. It's amazing how simply looking down at a picture of someone you met so long ago can bring back such memories not only of them, but the things that you did together.

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  • Travel Chat: Keith Savage - The Breakaway Traveller

    By Leigh on Tue, 07/06/2011 - 10:20am , 1 comments

    Keith is one of the most respected travel bloggers out there. His website is home to some of the most honestly written articles which seem to encapsulate the philosophical aspect of travel to a tee. Beyond his website, Keith is known for being voted as the world's hottest blogging hunk, although I'll never give up the claim that he beat me by three votes because of the obvious plastic surgery he used to become so darn attractive.

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