Category: South America

Palermo Dining Guide, Part One

1/15/2018

As a lifelong resident of California, I must profess that my standard for food is pretty high (as are those of my VoyJoie clients). I spent a lot of time researching the food scene of Buenos Aires and really wanted to hit the current highlights, which I am happy to report are many! The Palermo neighborhood, in particular, has a huge array of choice and is known to be where the best restaurants in the city are housed. Below is the first half of my TOP TEN guide to Palermo Dining...trust me, it is worth going to Buenos Aires even if you do nothing other than eat! Buen Provecho!

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The Art of Graffiti

1/12/2018

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I have always been a fan of street art and found Buenos Aires to have some of the most creative expressions of any city I have traveled to. I stumbled across these masterpieces in every neighborhood - from San Telmo to Palermo and each discovery was more exciting than the previous.

In a city filled with gorgeous architecture and lush parks, the graffiti seemed to only enhance the beauty all around. As the infamous quote by E.A. Bucchianeri reads...Art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation. For those of you looking for some instagood backdrops, I highly recommend you head to Buenos Aires, it will not disappoint!

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A Terrace in Buenos Aires

1/11/2018

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I am a firm believer that where you stay during your vacation sets the tone for the trip. A great place in the right neighborhood is equivalent to a dozen good meals in my book. And as I always tell my clients, "If it ends up raining all day, you want to be staying somewhere that makes being indoors special."

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Ultimate Argentina Packing Guide: Carry-On Only

1/4/2018

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Many people (especially my family) think I am crazy that I insist on traveling only with a carry-on bag. To be perfectly honest, I have no 'cons' to report, only a solid 'pros' list. Let me point out the obvious (maybe not so obvious to you) benefits:

You never have to worry if your bag will arrive at your destination - huge! Though I have never had my bag lost, I am constantly paranoid that my luck will soon run out and I will be saying sayonara to my favorite pair of Greek sandals.
Packing light means you are carrying light. I find it especially convenient when I am going to multiple destinations and getting in and out of various cars and planes...so nice to have something easy to carry and lift.
You are forced to be really mindful of your packing choices. There is nothing worse than packing a bunch of 'options' and then not even using those clothes or shoes during your vacation. It is far better to really think through everything you are packing as you literally have no room to waste.

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Mapping Out Argentina

1/2/2018

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As the second largest country in South America (and the 8th largest in the world), Argentina has a lot of ground to cover - literally. When planning my trip, it was really important to me that I get a mix of city and nature, to hit a few must-have destinations while still leaving room for things a bit off the beaten path. Loaded up on tons of visual inspiration (thanks to my VoyJoie Pinterest Boards), my first round of editing allowed me to narrow down my choices to 5 key destinations: Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza & Patagonia.

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Destination Argentina

1/1/2018

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Over the past year, a few of my clients have expressed an interest in exploring Argentina, a country that coincidentally/conveniently has been sitting on my personal list of ‘top 5 places to travel’. Since December is the start of their peak season, it seemed like the ideal time to embark on a VoyJoie sourcing trip to explore what Argentina had to offer!