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- 25 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Buenos Aires, The Capital of Tango
The Congress hall ©Hernán Piñera/flickr
Buenos Aires has the largest boulevards in the world and gives you the rhythm of tango
Los Portenos, or also known as the people born and raised in Buenos Aires, claim that Avenida 9 de Julio, the main boulevard, is the largest in the world yet probably also the most trafficked. Numerous “colectivos”, the public transport buses are also at the same time symbols of the city.
- 03 Decerato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
LAN Airlines Cheap Flights to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires at night !
South America is an exciting continent full of amazing places to discover, it is relatively check and close to the US, so why not choose your next vacation destination from there? With this LAN Airlines flight we have just found you can fly from New York to Buenos Aires for $952 r/t with taxes included. …
- 10 Octandra88 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie travel experience to have before you die
Kuala Lumpur street food, photo by flydime on flickr
Most people travel because they want to see interesting places, they like the feeling of being somewhere they’ve never been before, or because they want to experience things that they don’t get to do or see in their day to day life.
And surprising you palate with unusual flavors if often a huge part of the travel experience for many tourists, especially those who consider themselves gourmets.
Foodies sure love sights and attractions just like any other traveler, but they also actively search out the best (and sometimes the worst) of the world’s cuisines, authentic dishes spiced up with local cuisine-savvy that you can’t find in a neighborhood ethnic restaurant. If you’re a dedicated food-lover, then here are top 5 foodie travel experiences to have before you die. …
- 13 Mayitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world
Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson
A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.
Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …
- 05 Maritachan in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 vegetarian restaurants in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, the city of contrasts, of tango, of romance, adventure, but also culture and history. Anyone should visit the Argentine capital at least once in their lifetimes, because you’re sure to find something to catch your eye there. While this can happen in any unknown city, one problem that vegetarians can experience in Buenos Aires is the question of where to eat out.Eating in a regular restaurant might make for less than a satisfying meal, if all you can eat is the salad…so for the veggie traveler, here are the top 5 vegetarian restaurants in Buenos Aires. …
- 15 Febandra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
A short guide to slum tourism
Slum tourism is one of the new trends in the world of traveling, although it’s not really clear whether it is a good one. If you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s slum tourism in a nutshell: it supposes guided tours in the slums of big cities. It is popular in places like New Delhi, Buenos Aires, Johannesburg or Nairobi, where poverty is already a big issue.The favelas in South America and slums in India, despite their economic misfortunes, seem to be genuine tourist magnets lately. So here’s a short guide to slum tourism, and its pros and cons. …
- 15 Jan
Where to dance tango in Buenos Aires
Tango is not one of the oldest dances in the world, but it is old enough to have become traditional in more than just Argentina. Tango was invented at the turn of the century by Italian immigrants to Argentina, believe it or not, in brothels. But after only 20 years or so, tango in Buenos Aires had already left its brothel beginnings far behind, and it entered the mainstream.To this day, tango is immensely popular in Argentina, and the best place to dance it is in its hometown, Buenos Aires. So brush up on your tango moves before your trip to the hot South America, and check out some of these places where you can dance tango in Buenos Aires. …
- 17 Octpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 places to see in South America
Bolivia
Unless you have a lot of time and money on your hands, there’s no way you can visit South America all at once. It’s large, it’s beautiful, and there are so many places to see that a few years are probably not enough. But what if you want to get the gist of it first, and then explore it more leisurely and in detail?
Well, if you’re traveling to South America for the first time and you’re not sure where to go, we’ve compiled a list of the ten most amazing places in South America. No hidden, secluded destinations, just the mainstream tourist attractions that are easy to reach. Visit these spots, and then you’ll be ready for more risky adventures! …
- 04 Aug
Famous cemeteries that you should visit BEFORE you die
As morbid as it sounds, cemeteries can be really interesting places to visit. Even if you don’t have an inclination towards the macabre, you can admire cemeteries from an aesthetic point of view. Old cemeteries usually have some interesting monuments, crypts and statues, and they will also have one or two famous or historical figures buried within. And then there are graveyards which are famous because they are purportedly haunted, usually by the spirit of some murderer or other buried within. In any case, a walk through a famous cemetery is worth a couple of hours if you want a bit of peace and quiet, and if you aren’t lucky enough to see a ghost, at least you can boast that you’ve see the grave of someone famous. … - 17 MarTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Famous Cemeteries around the World
Visiting a city’s cemetery might not be one’s main priority while traveling. However, there are numerous cemeteries in this world that are considered to be priceless monuments: some are praised for their artistic value (like for their statues and mausoleums), some are priced for their historical relevance (being centuries, maybe even millennia old), and some are best known for the famous people who were buried there. …
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