Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires, is not only about steak, asado, empanadas, and pizza covered in cheese. The capital city is multicultural, with migrants and ex-pats mostly from Southamerica, but also from the US and Europe. For those who want to escape from red meat and have a break of the traditional Argentinean food, Buenos […]
Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy
El Chalten is a popular -but still offbeat- destination in Patagonia. In particular, it is known for having a few World-class trekking trails. Laguna de los Tres is the longest, most popular, most difficult and most beautiful trail. It takes you to the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, and it is the closest natural viewpoint […]
Mini trekking in Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate, in the heart of Argentina’s Patagonia, is one of the most impressive natural attractions I ever visited. Together with Iguazu Falls, are by far the most beautiful and stunning places to visit in Argentina. Both of them are simply breathtaking, you just need some time to stay on your own […]
El Chalten Travel Guide. Trails, food and hotels
El Chalten is a tiny village (an offbeat one) in the heart of Argentinean Patagonia. It has a quite hippie and relaxing vibe, with plenty of adventurers travellers and trekkers exploring the world-class trails that start right in the town. This is all you need to know before visiting El Chalten: How to get El […]
Where to stay in El Calafate
Calafate is one of the most visited cities in Argentina, mostly because of its proximity to the stunning Perito Moreno glacier. It is also one of the most expensive ones as well, as it is known for receiving foreign tourists all year long. This is our selection of accommodations in Calafate: Posada Larsen Posada Larsen […]
Best affordable red wines from Argentina
In our “Best value Malbec wines from Argentina“, we presented some of the best value wines of the country, Malbec in particular. But we focused on the low price range. In this post, we want to recommend a set of wines of higher quality and price, ranging from USD 20 to USD 35. Almanegra – […]
Best pubs around London Victoria Park
Victoria (aka “Vicky”) Park is the largest in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets at 86.18 hectares and has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the London parks with around 9 million visits per year. It is a key link in a green corridor that stretches from the River Thames at Limehouse, along the Regents […]
Why République is the best area to stay in Paris
République is our favourite area to stay in Paris. I’ve been in the French capital a few times, and my partner lived there a couple of years, and we still choose it every time. Here are the reasons why. Location and Connectivity The Place de la République (formerly known as the Place du Château d’Eau) is a square located on […]
Where to stay in Geneva. Best Hotels and Resorts
Geneva is one of Switzerland’s premier tourist destinations. That’s due to Geneva’s many attractions, from the iconic Jet d’Eau to the Old Town. You can relax at Parc de La Perle du Lac, learn about the universe at CERN, and even climb the Salève. In other words, there are plenty of reasons to plan a […]