Recent content by luddite

In 1990, I took the train from Buenos Aires to Bariloche. It took 45 hours. There were a lot of stops in the middle of nowhere. Worst of all, I assumed there would be a dining car (cut me some slack, my first trip to Argentina), but nothing. By the time I got to Bariloche I was starving and...

Hi Leonard. I have a 1 bedroom apartment in Barrio Norte/Recoleta; 1 block from Santa Fe/Subte.

Thanks. A lot of conflicting information out there. My travel partner based in BUE is telling potential travelers that unvaxxed can travel but must quarantine: "Adults who have not been vaccinated may also enter the country, but they must undergo a 7-day quarantine and take an additional PCR...

Question about unvaccinated travelers. It looks like it's possible to travel to Argentina as long as a negative covid test result is obtained 24 hours prior to travel and a 7-day quarantine is required upon arrival. Have any unvaxed travelers entered Argentina recently; what was the process like?

Hi I work in the travel industry and have been to Iguazu many times. Yes, there is a public bus from Puerto Iguazu to both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls. The bs leaves from the main bus station and you can purchase tickets at the station. Plan for 5-6 hours to visit the...

I am posting a job offer on behalf of my employer: Viventura is a tour operator with offices in South America and Germany. We specialize in private and small group tours to South America designed for travellers by travellers. We are one of the leading South American travel specialists in...

thanks for the replys guys. I just arrived back in BUE. I need a complete terma tanque replacement (gas tank) and some ceiling lights replaced. I live in Barrio Norte (my previous handyman is no longer available).

It's been a while since I posted. I am looking for a recommendation for a handyman who can replace a hot water tank in my flat.

i went by flying to Trelew, then renting a car. I highly recommend renting a car as it gives you the most flexibility to see the area. You can stay in Puerto Madryn, which is an ugly city, but has all the amenities you need. There are a few places to stay on the peninsula itself, such ac el...

here's the link to thursday's show. I'm sure Jello will bust out some old DK and Lard songs

here's the link. Yes, Dk and Lard...two of my fave bands http://www.bainsomnio.com/jello-biafra-4-de-mens155653.html

Jello biafra will be playing on thrusday; should be a good show. I'd like to go, but I'm down here solo; anyone else want to go?

A month ago, I was walking down Arenales near Ecuador and heard a scream. I turned and saw three purple (fill in your preferred colour) teens running from a woman. The teens had a backpack, which I quickly determined had been stolen from the girl giving chase. They were emptying the contents of...

I have 2 friends from Germany coming into town and was looking for recommendations for nightlife. They are not into dance, electronica or DJ style clubs/music. Are there any low key spots to hear live music? Other suggestions for places "off the standard tourist circuit?"

if the weather cooperates I will be there too.