My Last Day in South America
August 22, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
On my last day in South America, I wake up to the calm sound of rain falling atop the metal roof. Two days before I was tanning on a cushioned lounge chair along the water of Mancora Beach, Peru my mind dizzied, almost drunk, on sun and relaxation. But now I am in Quito, Ecuador on a rainy morning and my mind is dizzying from the prospect of leaving this great continent.
As the rain taps, I work to fall back asleep,... [Read more]
Argentina: More Than Meats the Eye
July 31, 2008 | Written by Geneviève D. Sapir
When she announced her plans to move to Argentina, vegetarian Sophie Weber’s friends told her she was crazy. You’ll starve, they told her. Haven’t you heard? Argentina is all beef, all the time.
Sophie, a 21-year-old student from Munich, Germany, wasn’t worried. Having been a vegetarian for all but brief period of carnivorous rebellion, her vegetarian survival skills were finely tuned.
As it turns... [Read more]
Crossing the Andes
July 17, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
I was in Mendoza, a desert in the west of Argentina that is now wine country, taking tours of vineyards and wineries and tasting the local Malbecs (Argentine wine). I was having a lovely time, but all I could do was stare off into the distance to the jagged Andes that ran to the west.
There they were, the second highest mountain range in the world and so close. And to think just west of the mountains was Chile.... [Read more]
Drum Circles and Accordions in Buenos Aires
July 14, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
The Music of Buenos Aires
The bands of Buenos Aires don’t seem to play in typical venues or in typical numbers. A band in the US may consist of 4-6 members, 6 being on the larger size. But here in BA I have found the bands to be well into the double digits and playing in places I would not suspect.
Thursday night, I was directed by locals to the Uniclub in Abasto. I did not think much of the three tiered... [Read more]
Searching for Che in Argentina
July 12, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
On my third day in BA, having seen some of the major districts, I thought it time for an off the beaten track adventure (city style that is). In the guide book map a friend found a marker signifying a Che Guevara Museum out at the end of the green line, but further digging into the book did not produce any more information. Just a small museum symbol and a number on a black and white map and nothing more.
Upon... [Read more]
The LA to BA Evening Difference
July 11, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
Friday night in Los Angeles consists of 8PM dinner followed by an hour or two of meandering: self-maintenance like eyebrows or nail polish while watching bad television, getting ready around 10PM, pre-club time by 10:30/11PM, which leads to a 10:30-12 club arrival. By 2AM you are heading home or to late night meal.
Every night in Buenos Aires consists of 10PM dinner, meandering until 1 or 2AM, and then partying... [Read more]
Understanding the Buenos Aires Schedule
July 10, 2008 | Written by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
Before arriving in Buenos Aires, I was warned about the late dinners and long nights of partying that go on in the city, but I am not sure a warning makes for proper preparation. Days before leaving on this trip I had been taking it easy, not drinking or staying out late to conserve energy and money, but I should have been doing the opposite as a training.
The first night I arrived at our accommodations at about... [Read more]
Gutsy Woman Culinary Tour
July 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
This release from Gutsy Women Travelers is one for my Aunt that keeps threatening to travel more. This would be perfect the foodie of the fairer persuasion.
-Editor ITKT-
Fort Washington, PA - July 1, 2008 — Gutsy Women Travel, a leading operator of experiential tours for women, believes that one of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its cuisine and wines and therefore culinary explorations... [Read more]
Argentine Wine Route
April 26, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Argentine Wine Route : A Taste of the Good Life
On the horizon, the Andes mountains. A shorter distance away, an arid valley seared with furrows where grapevines grow. On a roadside, the minimalist building of an ultra-modern winery or the colonial mansion of a traditional winemaker. This is a postcard of Argentina , a country whose reputation as a world-class wine producer continues to grow. And... [Read more]
Argentina ‘08 (video podcast)
April 3, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
After I returned from Rio de Janiero I remember thinking, how have I missed Buenos Ares. If only time and money weren’t a factor. Fortunately, I caught up with the beguiling Evangelina of Argentina at the recent Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel Expo. So I can hear about Buenos Ares and get something about the more cultural elements of the Andes.
Like all of our videos, quicktime 7.0 or better is required... [Read more]
Chicago’s Route to Argentina
January 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Argentinean Tourism Officials Celebrate New Flight between Chicago and Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, January 2nd, 2008.- The success met by the American Airlines daily route between Chicago’s O’Hare and Buenos Aires’Ezeiza airports – inaugurated on December 13th this year – represents another great step towards increasing the traffic of tourism between the United... [Read more]
New Moons: Peru and Argentina
January 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Moon Peru
Authors: Ross Wehner, Renée del Gaudio, and Kazia Jankowski
ISBN: 1-56691-983-5 • Price: $21.95 • Pub date: October 2007 • Second edition
Once, this Southern American region dripped with gold, but now, Peru drips with different kinds of gold: culture, tradition, history, and breathtaking backdrops. Experienced travel... [Read more]
New Hotel Hits Argentina
December 26, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Leading Latin American Hotelier Unveils Latest Argentinean Property
Having already witnessed great success with its Caesar Park Buenos Aires property, which was recently recognized as one of the “Top 15 Hotels in South America” by Conde Nast Traveler readers, Grupo Posadas eagerly anticipates the debut of its newest development in this rich and vibrant destination, Caesar Park Silver... [Read more]
Vacation meets Tango in Argentina
December 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Vacation / Holiday and Tango come together in Buenos Aires Argentina.
“Discover the majesty of Argentina, learn the Tango, enjoy the spectacular scenery and stay in our world class accommodations”, says Carlos Fola of www.argentinatango.com.
“Planning a trip to... [Read more]
Iguazu Falls Honeymoon Package
December 10, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Iguazú Grand Hotel Launches a “Legendary” Honeymoon Package
According to Guarani legend, Iguazú Falls was once just an ordinary river that God, in a furious rage, sliced into hundreds of waterfalls (today there are over 275 falls). He was condemning the forbidden love of the young girl Naipi and her lover Taroba and ultimately sacrificed them both to the river.
God must have... [Read more]
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