Argentina

Touring one of Argentina’s top wine regions really is a must-do. It was just after 9am, and all I could think about was wine. It may sound like I’m bordering on alcoholism but no, I was in Mendoza, Argentina – an area known specifically for its production of Malbec. Today,…

Lush gardens, ancient vines, bright blue sky with pool to match, a gourmet restaurant and views of the snow-capped Andes… Villa Mansa is a secret hideaway in the heart of Mendoza’s wine country. After escaping the traffic of downtown Mendoza, we found ourselves in the  picturesque countryside, passing several upmarket hotels, wineries and mansions…

Brave or stupid, it was time to try ziplining over a lake just outside Mendoza, Argentina. As I was handed a large blue hard hat, I knew straight away it wouldn’t fit. “I have a weirdly small head,” I said. They handed me another, and again it wobbled around. “Hmmmm…”…

Today’s the day I leave for South America! Over the next 24 hours I’ll be flying from London – Atlanta – Santiago, Chile. While most of my trips happen reasonably last-minute, this is different. A few months ago, the idea was floated of visiting Chile for a month. I’ll admit, Chile…

Contiki‘s South American Adventure is the perfect introduction to Argentina and Brazil. It’s been almost two years since my Mexican Adventure. Needless to say I’m getting seriously itchy feet. Where next? It just has to be Argentina and Brazil. I’ve dreamed of going to Brazil for years, and heard that Argentina…