The world is filled with wonderful places to go as a family, but a few really stand out some for their cultural offerings, some for their activities, some for their wildlife, and some for a combination of the above. 1. Argentina This trip really had it all lots of outdoor activities, a taste o[...]
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Luxury adventures in Patagonia
When it comes to truly dramatic landscapes, unhinged wilderness experiences and exploration through stunningly remote scenery, Patagonia trumps the lot. From the jagged peaks of Torres del Paine to the beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park, travelling to South Americas final frontier is a must [...]
November 21st, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Argentina, Destinations
Tango and Trek Your Way Through Argentina
By Isabel Eva Bohrer Special to The Lost Girls With its varied landscapes, Argentina offers something to do for all different tastes. If you’re a city girl, make sure to visit Buenos Aires. Not wrongly called the Paris of South America, it’s here that you can revel in South American cul[...]
The ultimate luxury vacation in Buenos Aires
Luxury is always the perfect touch to add to any vacation. Whether youre on your honeymoon or simply like to splurge and enjoy stress-free, exclusive holidays, you can only bet on the best; the best hotels, best restaurants, best shopping, and more. Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the ideal destinatio[...]
September 16th, 2011 - 2:48 am § in Argentina, Destinations
Recipe of the week: King Crab Risotto
Ingredients: Crab shredded pulp 200 gr. Arborio Rice 130 gr. Minced garlic 20 gr. Chopped onion 80 gr. Olive oil 20 cc Butter 20 gr. White Wine 60 cc Zest of one lime Vegetable Broth (Amount Needed) Emulsifield: Cubed Butter 50 gr Mascapone Cheese 50 gr. To decorate: Crab Legs 40 gr. Slice[...]
Tango Heats Up in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: At the Tango Festival and Dance World Cup, held for the past 12 years in Buenos Aires, visitors are treated to seminars on the dance, tango-related films, and beginning or intermediate dance classes. At night, put those steps to work at a steamy electro-tango dance party. Bu[...]
Interview with Mery Calderon, President of Kuoda Travel
Mery Calderon is the founder and President of Kuoda Travel, a tour operator that pioneered private luxury travel in Peru. Born and educated in Cusco, she is an expert in the Andean region and has shown countless guests the majesty of Machu Picchu and the warmth of Peruvian culture. After growing up [...]
June 24th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Argentina, Destinations
Patagonia Without Plans: Letting Curiosity Lead the Way
By Taylor Dolven LG Correspondent Sprained ankles, volcanoes, and canceled flights…can you imagine anything else going wrong on a single trip? When LG correspondent Taylor Dolven set out from her base in Buenos Aires for a weekend trip to Patagonia a couple of weeks ago, she had little idea wh[...]
May 17th, 2011 - 7:18 am § in Argentina, Australia, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, India, Indonesia
Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings
Philip has worked at Cox & Kings since 1993. Having travelled extensively in South America, Africa and Europe, both before and after University (Edinburgh), he had caught a severe case of the travel bug and he joined the company as a Latin America tour consultant. He was only supposed to be ther[...]