La Boca selfie

A slighty chilly but pleasant Buenos Aires

June 9th 2016
Day 1 At the last minute I decide to decline staying with a Couchsurfing host as they're too far from the city centre of Buenos Aires. Luckily, I find a really good last minute deal for a 4 star hotel right in the heart of Buenos Aires at GBP 120 for three nights. The hotel is Park Silver Obelisco and very close to the Obelisco monument on the main road called Avenida 9 de Julio which translates ... read more

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Alan Atkinson

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I'm a passionate traveller and very content when exploring different places. I love to experience new cultures, as well as getting the opportunity to meet interesting people from all over the world. My life changed somewhat in 2019 when I became a daddy and my priority has changed but my desire to travel very much remains. I have a fascination with Latin America; this is because of the beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife, different types of cultures and history. I even learnt some Spanish to help when exploring these countries. TravelBlog has allowed me to share my stories with frien... full info

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28th December 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Buenos Aires
A city of past glories we found it..but what magnificent glories. There should always be moments that take you back to Buenos Aires, Alan. I hope you have heaps of those tucked in ready to emerge...ready to jump out and remind you of one of the great cities of the World.

30th December 2016

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Buenos Aires
Yes, so many moments that will take me back... maybe one day I'll be standing again in the middle of Plaza de Mayo looking at Casa Rosa. I hear it's beautiful there in spring time with the purple tree blossom.

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