by Jonathan Evans | Sep 28, 2010 | Argentina, Food, South America, Uruguay
As wonderful as Buenos Aires is, at some point you will want to escape for a few hours, if only for a change of scenery. Thankfully getting away from it is not difficult (or expensive) and there are some lovely spots worth a visit within in easy reach. 1. Tigre...
by Jonathan Evans | Sep 15, 2010 | Argentina, South America
With the impending arrival of Mummy and Daddy Gringo, I’ve been planning a couple of excursions. Until now, my travelling around Argentina and South America has involved very little planning, but on this occasion I’m making an exception and booking stuff...
by Jonathan Evans | Jul 6, 2010 | Argentina, South America
The driving in Buenos Aires is not the worst in South America, but that’s not saying much. When I first came here from Europe travelling in a bus or taxi was one of the most terrifying (or exhilarating if you’ve had a bit to drink) experiences of my life....
by Jonathan Evans | Apr 20, 2010 | Argentina, South America
If there’s one way of impressing somebody who has never been to South America before, it’s by saying, “Oh I’m going to such and such tomorrow, it’s a 20 hour bus ride”. To someone who has been here before then all you’ll get...
by Jonathan Evans | Apr 14, 2010 | Colombia, South America
South Americans are not quiet people. The streets are filled with a mixture of shouting, traffic, the thud of a reggaeton track booming from a passing car, sirens and of course, the incessant beeping of car horns. When I lived in Europe and drove regularly, I have...
