Background: 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 and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
February 9th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú Elaborate costumes. Sensual dancing. Colorful floats. Exuberent music. Body glitter. Plastic breasts covered with bejewelled pasties.
Carnaval. The biggest, craziest celebration in South Amer ... 51 photos[full story]
March 3rd 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos Esteros del Ibera jest najwiekszym Parkiem Narodowym w Argentynie. Jednak niewielka czesc jest udostepniona dla turystow. Tuz obok parku lezy malenka wioska, Pellegrini, ktora jest baza wypadowa do pa ... [full story]
February 29th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos ENG V B
(fotki pozniej, jak znajde kafejke w kt ladowanie zdjecia zajmuje mniej niz 20min).
Colon nie jest najciekawszym miastem dla turysty, ale calkiem przyjemnym. Jest to raczej miejsce letnieg ... [full story]
February 25th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú This is one for the story books. Planning for this trip got a little out of hand. We all live pretty far from each other and this group was half FSD and half Argentine friends of one of the girls. Co ... 7 photos[full story]
February 24th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú Carnaval? In Argentina? Yes. Apparently, there is a big carnaval just 3 hours from Buenos Aires, every week during Januaray, February and March. Anyway I went to this carnaval with a tour, so we got t ... 7 photos[full story]
February 18th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Concepción del Uruguay
I traveled this weekend with my host parents to Natalia´s home town! It’s this charming little town on the edge of Río Uruguay. It’s extremely peaceful and everyone sits outside at nig ... 5 photos[full story]
February 1st 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos
I wanted to write a few things that I´ve got in the works because i´m very excited about my time here!
1. My Host mom has a friend who might get me onto one of the local field hockey teams!! Ar ... [full story]
January 6th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Concepcion del Uruguay We left Puerto Iguazu on the Expreso Singer overnight bus, leaving about 90 minutes late. Explanation was that the guys had been fixing the air conditioning - so probably worth the wait given the temp ... 3 photos[full story]
December 20th 2007South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos ...becaue it' really hot!
I finally made it to Argentina. Some unforseen circumstances put off the trip for a year, but I'm here, and I'm spending Christmas sweating my brains out. And having a b ... [full story]
December 3rd 2007South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos Howdy Ya´ll
Got a couple photos - although not many. I keep forgetting to take my camera out. Hmmmm
Anyway - friday night I went to my first club night in buenos aires - what a blast!
There ... 3 photos[full story]
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