Archive for the ‘Iguazu Falls’ Category
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
A creative exploration of culture--music, food, arts + Jewish community with Rabbi Adina/Shaar Communities.
Join new friends to explore Buenos Aires' barrios; meet a selection of some her talented artists, and enjoy sharing wonderful meals and performances
throughout your stay. e'll connect with local Jewish community leaders and members to gain understanding ...
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
We arrive at Iguassu stinking like polecats, ankles swollen with mosquito bites and somewhat loose in the bowels after a spell in the jungle. What a relief to be in a place where everything works and there is respite from the humidity and 104F (40C) temperatures. I'm not made for ...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Next Stop: 18 hour bus ride to the Iguazu waterfalls.
There are two ways to travel around Argentina - mammoth bus rides or short sweet aerial transport. Unfortunately the second way requires a bigger bank account so my friend and I braved the manic and massive bus station in Buenos Aires ...
Posted in Argentina, Argentina Meals Food, Argentine Northeast, Argentine Northwest, Buenos Aires Argentina, Iguazu Falls, Salta Argentina, South America | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
KNOCKING furtively on the door of a nondescript villa in the sprawling suburbs of Buenos Aires, I feel more like a man in search of a beer during the days of Prohibition than one in need of a decent meal. In a meat-obsessed country like Argentina, tracking down good vegetarian ...
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Day in photos
Health-care debate, climate change summit, scenes from South America and more.
Dec. 16, 2009
The sun rises over the Perito Moreno glacier near El Calafate, Argentina, in Patagonia.
Marcos Brindicci-Reuters
Dec. 15, 2009
In another region of Argentina, water rushes over Iguazu Falls at the border with Brazil.
Jorge Saenz-AP
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SOURCE:
"Day in photos"
The Washington Post
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/12/16/GA2009121602043.html
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
ITALY: Venice and Florence
Take advantage of an excellent deal to two of Italy's most dramatic cities. Adventure Vacations' "Treasures of Italy -- Venice and Florence" package covers the hotel, transportation and airfare. See canals, churches, museums and David for less than a grand, including the hop over the pond.
Itinerary: L.A. ...
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Waterfalls, even the big ones, never really did it for Will Hide. But Iguaçú left him mesmerised
I have a confession to make. Waterfalls, the Niagaras and Victorias of this world, have always left me a tad disappointed, and therefore racked with guilt. I mean, here are some of Mother Nature’s ...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
(Jenkintown, Pennsylvania) - Argentina is known as a wonderland of beauty, tango, food, wine, and (of course) soccer. Once an exotic playground for backpackers, adventure seekers, and high-rolling wine connoisseurs, Argentina seemed out of limits for the average traveler.
But now, thanks to Pennsylvania-based tour company Friendly Planet Travel, more vacationers ...
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Airlines, tour operators and hoteliers faced huge challenges this year with a "perfect storm" of recession and a slump in sterling making holidays more expensive at a time when people could least afford them. Despite this, however, many companies not only survived but thrived. Holidays are still regarded as top ...
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
Hilton Hotels Corp. joins industry peers and hotel investment community at SAHIC 2009 – 2nd South America Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by HVS Argentina. As conference patrons, Hilton is committed to cementing its focus on South America as a target market for the company’s ...
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