P1020022

Vino-ed up in wine-making country

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June 15th 2010
We arrived in Mendoza and immediately had guys vying for our business at the terminal. And once again it seemed we’d made a good decision as they sighed heavy-heartedly when we told them that Hostal Lao was where we were staying. And it didn’t disappoint as we entered a cool, chilled out place with lovely staff offering us free wine. Our kind of place! It’s run by a couple - an Argentine ... read more

South America » Argentina » Mendoza » Mendoza

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more