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Argentina Wine, Travel, Culture & Food | The Real Argentina » The Real Argentina: Travel Visit The Real Argentina and experience a taste of true Argentina wine, travel, culture & food Bariloche and the Beautiful Patagonian Lake District Hugging the border with Chile, Argentina’s dramatic Lake District makes a suitably bellowing welcome to Patagonia. Banish all notions of the rolling hills of Cumbria – this is big landscape, and visitors must dress, eat, travel and plan accordingly. San Carlos de Bariloche – known universally as Bariloche – is the main hub of this great expanse of mountain-rutted wilderness, so all visitors to this part of the world will invariably lay their woolly hats here at some point. It’s a sprawling... An Insider’s Travel Guide to Argentina Argentina is a vast country where the main attractions are on a huge scale. Beyond the infinite skies, shimmering glaciers and horizon-bending pampas, this is the cradle of the tango and a country where life is lived large, from the indulgences of succulent steak and celebrated wines to the infamous Buenos Aires nightlife. In this brief guide we’ll offer travel advice... Foto Ruta’s Top Alternative Photography Locations in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is one of the world's top photography locations. The combination of open and friendly people, accessible locations and rich culture, makes the city a photographer's dream. However, its the wonderfully diverse neighbourhoods that Argentina's capital offers up, all within a tiny area, that make it that extra bit special. How to Act Like a Local in Buenos Aires In Buenos Aires, fitting in is a more complicated process than simply knowing your steak, wine and football, or becoming a pro at multiple-dog walking, staring and protesting. Here are some ways you can act, live and love like a local. If you follow them you might just avoid men on passing motorbikes hollering “Gringa!” (but probably not). Whether it’s their amigo, boss or total stranger, Argentines peck each other once on the right cheek to say hi and bye... Get on Your Bikes – Cycling in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires: a bike-friendly city? It’s early days, but the wheels are certainly in motion. Back in mid-2010, the city government launched its Mejor en Bici (Better by Bike) campaign to promote the advantages of cycling and improve facilities in the traffic-choked capital. Recently, bike lanes have been springing up across the city almost overnight. Weekend Breaks to Escape the Sweaty Buenos Aires Summer If you’re suffering from Bacon Syndrome - hot, crispy and well sizzled - then it’s time to take a break from the steamy summer in Buenos Aires, at least for a weekend trip. The Real Argentina offers up some cooling ideas such as kayaking activities, a working farm holiday, and where to find Argentina’s best surf - all to give you some respite from the sweaty city. |
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