An afternoon in Tigre

View of Rio Tigre from the bridge

While you’re never going to run out of things to do in Buenos Aires, if you’re staying for more than a few days and the weather is good, Tigre is well worth a visit. It’s still within the province of Buenos Aires and is about 35km from the city. Located at one of the largest river deltas in the world, Tigre is a popular destination during warm weather for those...

Nine reasons why you should visit Montevideo

Playa Ramírez

A fellow passenger on the ferry from Buenos Aires thought I was crazy for planning to stay for almost a week in Montevideo. True, if you want heaps of sights to check off your list and crazy nightlife, it might not be the right choice for you. But I soon found that I would have been happy to stay longer. Below are my top nine reasons for visiting Montevideo....