We’re all trapped in our homes now, canceling vacations, wishing we were somewhere else, trying to stave off cabin fever. With Memorial Day weekend coming up soon, it seems even more weird to not have a quick trip planned or at least some local socializing on the books. Enter: staycation. Last year, long before COVID-19 […]
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Termas Cacheuta Spa: Hot Springs and Mud Baths in the Andes Mountains
Termas Cacheuta Spa is an idyllic hot springs hideaway in the Andes Mountains. It’s a little off the beaten track in Mendoza, Argentina but well worth it. If you’re the type of traveler that likes to experience new things, or appreciates natural wonders, loves history, or just wants to do something not many get to […]
Did COVID-19 Kill the Wanderlust Star?
Right now everyone is curled up in a (metaphorical?) fetal position waiting for this pandemic to blow over. A lot of us have had to cancel our best laid vacation plans or postpone weekend trips, birthday surprise trips (me), and even weddings. This is disappointing at best but also exciting because while we’re not traveling, […]
The Best Way to Explore Lujan de Cuyo? By Bicycle, of course
There is no better way to experience Lujan de Cuyo than by bicycle! The main town in this region is Chacras de Coria – a sleepy upscale suburb of Mendoza that is so quaint and fun to meander even without the added benefit of all the gorgeous wineries peppered throughout. We were there in the […]
Maipu, Mendoza: Biking and Wining
Before our trip to Mendoza, Argentina, I read a lot online about winery biking in Maipu. I learned there were a couple of places to rent bikes, a clearcut bike path, and several wineries in the area to visit. All of these things were true. I also read that Maipu was not so pretty, pseudo […]
Winery Biking in Mendoza, Argentina
If you want to couple some outdoor activity like biking with a cultural activity liking drinking (hehe), the area around Mendoza, Argentina is a good place to do it. There are three main wine regions around Mendoza: Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu, and the Uco Valley. The Uco Valley The Uco Valley is furthest away – […]
A Night at the Grocery
One of my favorite ways to pick up a little culture when I travel to a new place is to make a beeline for the grocery store. You’ll find all sorts of things that real people who really live there use in their day to day lives. You’ll see crazy soup mixes and vegetables you […]
4 Important Things to Know Before Traveling to Buenos Aires
These four tips will help you when visiting Buenos Aires for the first time. 1. Buenos Aires has TWO airports Be aware of which one you are flying into as they are in different directions and could potentially trip you up if you head to the wrong one. (Like we did in Venice on our […]
Renting a Car and Driving in Argentina
On our recent trip to Argentina, we rented a car to help us get around Mendoza and the Uco Valley, which is about an hour and a half from the city. Our goal was to visit a bunch of wineries and while we would rather have had a driver, we wanted the independence of a […]
Domaine Bousquet and the Best Meal of My Life
If you’re interested in visiting any Argentinian wineries in Mendoza and the Uco Valley, you may have read about the awesome, hours long, multi-course lunches with free flowing wine and gourmet food. When we were there we treated ourselves to two long lunches in the Uco Valley – one down-home and relaxed at Bodega la […]