Tag Archives: Mendoza

AirBnB: 750 nights and counting

Posted on August 6, 2017 by simpletravelourway

One of the worst AirBnBs we stayed in was our first. We had just started our nomadic traveling life on the road, and clearly we had a lot to learn. Four and a half years have passed, and we can … Continue reading →

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Trapped on a bus inspired creativity

Posted on October 28, 2016 by simpletravelourway

The airline informed us that our flights to and from Mendoza, Argentina would be diverted to San Juan’s airport – over 2 hours drive away. We couldn’t believe it, but a quick search confirmed that the Mendoza airport would be … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine

Posted on October 24, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Mendoza’s appeal as a travel destination hinges on its wine and food. We searched for good foods at Mercado Central to take home and make our own meals. The fish market carried excellent (frozen) shrimp; asparagus was newly picked and … Continue reading →

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See, Smell, Sip

Posted on October 20, 2016 by simpletravelourway

Where to go in Argentina? That was the question. Ahh! Mendoza! Of course, we should spend a few weeks in Mendoza, one of the nine great wine capitals of the world. Tasting wine followed three steps, “see, smell, sip”: visual: looking … Continue reading →

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