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Day trip across the bay to Uruguay to visit a beautiful historic town, Colonia. An hour ferry ride also gives us access to ATM’s that dispense US$. Gotta love the greenback in Argentina.

Nobbies on a day off. Well we call this our task day researching what, how, where to go next week after BA. Looks like more long bus trips ahead to Iguazu Falls & Brazil. Thought you’d like a change of … Continue reading →

Exploring the barrio of Recoleta with its parks and art museums. But there is one art we are trying to master and that is crossing a 15 lane main road!

On our way to San Telmo we ran into a memorial rally of tens of thousands on the streets for the 37th anniversary of the end of the dictatorship 1976-83 and social justice for the disappearance of 30,000 people during … Continue reading →

Nobbies hanging out in another area for the week in an inner neighbourhood called Villa Crespo on the border of Palermo. Feels a little bit like Alexandria/Surry Hills with so many fabulous boutique outlets, cafes, bakeries and wine bars. Now … Continue reading →

An opulent mix of European architecture in BA reminds us of the passionate culture and history in the arts, religion and politics. The yellow and white Vatican flag is flown proudly in the city, especially at the cathedral where Pope … Continue reading →

Our senses are overloaded in this fabulous city. It truly is the Paris of South America and everything we imagined BA to be. Tango, Evita, Cafe Tortoni plus 6km of walking absorbing the buzz is a great start to our … Continue reading →

After 22 hours of traveling on 2 buses Nobbies finally make it to the big city – Buenos Aires!! We are in our absolute element after finding the best deal ever – $65usd for a beautiful studio apartment downtown on … Continue reading →

Nobbies at crossroads where to go next. Cordoba, Buenos Aires or make an extreme effort to get to Valle de Luna in San Agustin. We chose the latter. 6 hours on, more buses as not a direct route & off … Continue reading →

Now this is what Mendoza is about. Nobbies break the budget and partake in serious fun. Wine tasting tour to Lujan de Cuyo region for a full day including 5 course lunch with matching wines. 4 wineries with 4 generous … Continue reading →