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The ABC of Argentina: 26 Reasons To Pack Your Bags

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on February 16, 2019June 4, 2022

When moving to Argentina for a yearlong exchange, I expected a bustling city like Buenos Aires or Córdoba. Instead, I landed in a humid little town up North, separated from the nearest city by fifty miles of palm trees. Little did I know this would make my experience all the more special.

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Wine Tasting In Mendoza: A Guide To The Mecca Of Malbec

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on November 21, 2018August 2, 2022

Mendoza can be divided in three wine-making regions: Maipú, Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. The latter is said to produce the best wines on the most beautiful grounds, with snowcapped Andes peaks towering out over the vineyards. We visited four wineries in Mendoza and came to the same conclusion.

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Chasing Dinosaurs & Dakar: Valle De La Luna and Talampaya National Park

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on November 17, 2018June 4, 2022

Other than producing delicious wine, Argentinean provinces La Rioja and San Juan are known for two remarkable parks. Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Park contain a unique fossil record of the Triassic Period, often called the Age of the Dinosaurs. The desert area also hosts the annual Dakar Rally. 

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The Wild West Of Argentina: Spectacular Drives In Salta & Jujuy

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on November 11, 2018August 2, 2022

The provinces of Salta and Jujuy are home to some of the most scenic drives in Argentina. We started in colonial Salta and ended in Cafayate, a wine region praised for its Torrontés grapes.

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Argentina vs. Brazil: Taking Sides In Iguazú National Park

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on October 28, 2018February 25, 2022

Iguazú National Park comprises hundreds of waterfalls, right on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The views from both countries are equally spectacular yet entirely different. We picked our favorite after visiting both sides in one day.

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An Introduction To Argentina: Three Days In Buenos Aires

  • by klaratheexplorer
  • Posted on October 21, 2018February 25, 2022

Five years after my AFS exchange in Argentina, I showed my parents why I fell in love with this country. We started our trip with an eventful passage through Buenos Aires. Midnight fireworks, passionate tango and ingenious robbery were all part of Argentina 101.

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I am Klara, a Belgian native exploring the world one expat project at a time. My partner and I recently exchanged the hustle and bustle of Mexico City for the tranquil beauty of Virginia. We spend our free time camping along the East Coast or hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here I share my travel tales, tips and itineraries.

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