Two people up for a good time

Getting into holiday mode

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July 16th 2010
Geo: -34.6118, -58.4173On my first proper day in Argentina, I thought I would try to get a feel for Palermo, the bit of Buenos Aires I am staying in. The place was fairly quiet for a Friday afternoon; I guess Palermo is quite residential.It was bloody cold for a walk. It is slowly sinking in that it is winter here, although the thought that "Blimey, this is some pretty freakish summery ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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