Destination Review – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Often referred to as the Europe of South America, Argentina is one of those countries that draws you in and makes you feel right at home amongst its friendly people, beautiful scenery and relaxed way of life. A country I could easily call home, Argentina captured my heart upon arrival in the vibrant city of…

Escorted Tours to Exotic Travel Destinations in Demand

With the current economic situation, it is no surprise that the travel industry is facing a tough market.  With constant reminders that we are on the brink of yet another recession (I thought we were still in the last one?), the thought of investing our hard-earned cash into a well-earned holiday may be somewhat daunting….

Travel below the Equator

With over 40 countries under my belt, I am lucky enough to have visited some of the most beautiful places on planet earth, and while I would happily visit every single one of them again, those countries sitting beneath the equator such as Argentina, Brazil, South Africa and New Zealand remain high on my list…

Bespoke Travel – Is This The End of Package Holidays?

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I can hardly believe that after a long, cold winter in Austria – spring has finally sprung! One of my favourite times of year, spring is when we throw out the old, bring in the new, and start planning our summer holidays to those exotic destinations…

Cruising South America

As someone who loves South America and who loves cruising, I think I have found my dream holiday with the Regent Seven Seas – Grand South America! A 72-night (yes 72!) cruise tour departing from and returning to Miami, it stops at no less than 38 ports along the way, taking in the highlights of…

Connoisseur Travel – Discovering New World Wines

If you are a follower of our blogs, you will have realised by now that we are quite partial to a glass of fine wine.   A taste we acquired while living in Spain for almost 10 years, wine has become a passion of ours, and while we do our best to collect fine vintages wherever…

Our Top 10 Cities – Part VIII – Buenos Aires

Compiling our list of favourite cities has given us a wonderful opportunity to revisit the photo albums and relive some of our most cherished memories.  With just three spots left on our list, we head back to South America and Our Number 3 Top City goes to the vibrant and beautiful city of Buenos Aires,…

Escape this Easter

“The years go faster as you get older” is a saying I have heard many times, and as this year is already flying by – I ‘m afraid I must be getting old!  But with Valentine’s day just around the corner and supermarket shelves full of Easter Eggs we can be in no doubt that…

Argentina – heading north

When you think about Argentina what is the first thing that comes in to your mind? Well, whether it be the passionate Tango danced in the streets of Buenos Aires, a journey to Ushuaia at the southern tip of land, or the stunning waterfalls of Iguacu, Argentina has it all so you certainly will not…