Buenos Aires... City that caught my heart! If there was one city in South America that I would like to call home, it would be BA. The city combines European style with Latino passion, it's sexy while elegant, beautiful and alive, it just has to get under your skin. From certain angles, it might look... Continue Reading →
Craving some Argentinian delights? Head to Gour Meat! A nice casual and comfortable restaurant where you'll find delicious Argentinian dishes such as parrilla or provoleta cheese. Good quality and a nice place to spend a Sunday lunch, makes to travel right back to Buenos Aires! You can also buy incredible meat cuts to cook at... Continue Reading →
If you want your mind blow away in a nikkei style, this is the place! Nikkei food, which combines Japanese and Peruvian flavours and cooking techniques, is one of the biggest influences, and it has recently taken the world by storm. Copyright picture LivinginPeru Osaka is the the perfect combination of incredible food, faultless service... Continue Reading →
Mancora is not a place where you have to get up early and do 100 activities a minute. You’re here to chill! Take a nap on the beach, go surfing, share a pisco sour on a terrasse while looking at the beautiful sunset. Just relax and enjoy the year-round, sun-drenched skies. If you do want... Continue Reading →
Cuenca is one of Ecuador’s most important and beautiful colonial city. Dating from the 16th century, Cuenca’s historic center, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is a peaceful place to visit. Many people say that Cuenca looks a lot like a European city because of the Spanish colonial architecture. Enjoy a walk through beautiful Calderon Park,... Continue Reading →
Baños may not appear to be anything special at first, but looks can be deceiving. This little town is actually one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ecuador. According to the locals, there were a number of miracles performed in town by Santa Mari, and so they named the waterfall in her honor, Cascada de... Continue Reading →
People say Ecuadorian food is underrated but I’ve only seen mostly potatoes and bananas.. it’s not bad food but it didn't blow my mind. Caldo de Gallina: chicken soup Ceviche: Fish and seafood are cooked before they are marinated in the acid of the lime juice. I prefer the Peruvian one though Hornado: spit roasted... Continue Reading →
The closest capital to zero latitude, Quito has increasingly become a point of interest. Centro Historico Centro Histórico (Old Town) is not only the largest and best-preserved colonial center in Latin America, it's also the world's very first UNESCO World Heritage city. Amazingly, there are more than 200 churches, convents, and monasteries clustered together in... Continue Reading →
Chilean gastronomy comes mainly from the combination of traditional Spanish cuisine, Indigenous Mapuche culture and local ingredients, with later important influences from other European cuisines, particularly Germany, France and Italy. Carmenere: emblematic wine of Chile, much like Malbec is to Argentina Completo: a huge hotdog with various toppings. The Italiano version includes avocado! Empanadas: yes,... Continue Reading →
Clean and orderly Viña del Mar, commonly called Viña, is a huge contrast to Valparaíso. Manicured boulevards lined with palm trees, stately palaces, a sprawling public beach and beautiful expansive parks have earned it the nickname of Ciudad Jardín (Garden City). Not many foreign travelers stay here, opting instead for a day trip from Valparaíso.... Continue Reading →
Known as Valpo, Valparaíso is Chile’s second largest city, located 1.5 hours north of Santiago on the Pacific coast. Bohemian and colorful, Valparaiso’s maze of its 45 hills and crazy architecture has long inspired poets and writers, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. It also has some of the best street... Continue Reading →
So many people come to Santiago on their way to somewhere else in Chile or South America, but it actually is a destination in its own right and its location between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean gives you endless alternatives of day trips. Each neighborhood has its unique flavor and tone, but some are... Continue Reading →
Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island, Rapa Nui to its native Polynesian inhabitants, is one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth. Officially a territory of Chile, it lies roughly halfway to Tahiti, which is why you’ll also find products from Tahiti on te island. It should go without saying... Continue Reading →
Coyhaique, Coyhaique.. what to say? I had to come here as it was the only tour I could find to the marble caves in this season but it got cancelled because of the rain. So I decided to make the best out of the situation and discovered the city. It was quick! You can walk... Continue Reading →
But of course, the number one attraction of El Calafate is the Perito Moreno Glaciar! You can either go directly there and walk along the terrasses. You’ll enjoy the panoramic view from afar for hours, trust me. You have different paths, easy and less. Or you can go a bit crazy and book a mini... Continue Reading →
El Calafate’s name comes from the calafate fruit. Typical from Patagonia, it’s found on both the Argentinian and Chilean side. It ressembles a blueberry and is a super nutriment, amazing for different health issues and digestive purposes. It’s also a good beauty allie! It’s a very strong fruit, as it has to survive such cold... Continue Reading →
Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the world, as the Argentinians say. I need to point out that there is a small village even lower, called Puerto Williams, but it’s in Chile and it’s very small. So we can still consider Ushuaia as fin del mundo (end of the world). The weather can be very unstable... Continue Reading →
Colonia del Sacramento, only one ferry ride away from Buenos Aires, is an irresistibly picturesque town. You can take 3 different boat companies, I used Buquebus which was good and had an express ferry that took us to Colonia in 1,5 hours. The best way to visit Colonia is to go to the Barrio Historico... Continue Reading →
Tigre is a popular day trip from Buenos Aires because of its peacefulness and cute little streets. It’s also known for its delta with hundreds of tiny islands and canals. Take a train from Retiro for about 40-50 min, for a ride with the Sube card (about 9 pesos). You can easily start a day... Continue Reading →
Puerto Madryn is a small city on the Atlantic coast. It's the closest city to the Peninsula Valdes (except Piramides but that's more a tourist trap hole than a city!). The city itself doesn't have much to offer in terms of activities or entertainment. But you can walk on the beach or watch the beautiful... Continue Reading →
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