Leaving somewhere you love is never easy and always has some emotion or sentiment naturally attached to it, at least in my life. As much as I had loved Uruguay and wanted to stay longer… Adios, Uruguay, Muchas Gracias! *
In December 2010 I made it across the border into Brazil. I went from Argentina to Brazil on a bus across the bridge between Puerto Iguazu and Foz Do Iguacu. There were two border points,… Backpacking in Brazil🇧🇷 : “Down The Waterfall…”🏞️🌊Foz Do Iguaçu
I arrived sometime after 6 am at Ezeiza Airport on the edge of Buenos Aires. I was meant to fly from the city’s other airport, Jorge Newberry, used for internal flights (which mine was) but… The Day I…Smuggled Drugs Through Argentina!!
It was time to say Buenos Noches (goodnight) to Buenos Aires exactly this time last year in order for me to fly south down to Ushuaia – the world’s most southern “city” which is located… Backpacking in Argentina: Buenos Noches Buenos Aires
Arrival into Montevideo was as sweet and delightful as I had imagined as a child. This was one of my dream cities to visit as a kid. Partly my fascination for football but also my… Morning Montevideo *
It’s a giant in terms of world cities and so I wanted to stroke it off my list – see Maradona’s home, sample the thriving night life and just see what all the fuss is… Chile🇨🇱To Argentina🇦🇷: Airways to Buenos Aires
Most people who travel in South America see the glorious waterfalls of Iguazu as a “must visit”, I didn’t. I’d seen waterfalls in Australia, Canada and Iceland already and for me to see Iguazu would… Backpacking in Argentina: Puerto Iguazu – The Town
I’ve been to a fair few Irish Pubs it would be fair to say. I like them – it’s probably the only part of my culture that is global and has a positive reputation. A… Thirsty Thursdays: Galway Irish Pub – The World’s Southern Most Irish Pub Number 1
Right then – Diego Maradona – easily my favourite ever non-British footballer. Fact. The Argentinian superstar, a small, arrogant kid from the streets of Buenos Aires who set the world alight with his amazing dribbles.… Diego Maradona, Hand of God: My Trip To La Bombonera, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Limehouse Hostel will be remembered, mainly because it was the first hostel I stayed in in South America. I booked it in advance, and knew that on my first night in South America (the joy… Backpacking in Argentina: Staying at Limehouse Hostel Buenos Aires