Author: lotuseaters.travel
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Dining at Don Julio Restaurant Buenos Aires: All you need to know
DINING AT DON JULIO RESTAURANT BUENOS AIRES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. There are very few people who haven’t heard of the Don Julio restaurant and Pablo Rivero, the owner-chef at one of the world’s best “parrillas”. Michelin Guide on Don Julio On our recent visit to Argentina, we made…
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Hiking to Playa Muñoz Bariloche: A secret beach paradise
HIKING TO PLAYA MUÑOZ BARILOCHE: A SECRET BEACH PARADISE. On our recent exploration of Patagonia, we spent some time in San Carlos Bariloche trying to find the best hikes (and the best beers – more on that in a separate post!) There are many fantastic hikes to choose from, but…
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Taking the bus from Mendoza to Bariloche: What to expect
TAKING THE BUS FROM MENDOZA TO BARILOCHE: A SHORT GUIDE ABOUT HOW TO BOOK AND WHAT TO EXPECT. Mendoza and Bariloche are two of our favourite places in Argentina. We think the best way to get between them is to take a bus. But you may be wondering what to…
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Refugio Lopez hike from Bariloche: The one with the epic views
REFUGIO LOPEZ HIKE FROM BARILOCHE: THE ONE WITH THE EPIC VIEWS. In our quest to find the best hikes in and around the San Carlos de Bariloche (Bariloche) area, we recently hiked Cerro Lopez to Refugio Lopez. After hiking to Refugio Frey, we didn’t think we would find a better…
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The ultimate day hike from Bariloche: Refugio Frey Bariloche + Laguna Toncek
THE ULTIMATE DAY HIKE FROM BARILOCHE: REFUGIO FREY BARILOCHE + LAGUNA TONCEK. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. Bariloche, often called the prettiest town in Patagonia, is a hikers dream. It offers the perfect base from which to explore mountains, lakes and more. There are plenty of multi-day treks in Bariloche,…
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Can you stay at a vineyard in Mendoza?
CAN YOU STAY AT A VINEYARD IN MENDOZA? WE DID AND IT WAS INCREDIBLE. HERE’S HOW AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT TOO. A visit to Mendoza is fantastic, wherever you stay. But, the chance to stay at a vineyard or winery hotel in Mendoza could be the jewel in…
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Wine Bike Tour Mendoza Review: Cycling amongst the vines
WINE BIKE TOUR MENDOZA: OUR DAY OF CYCLING AMONGST THE VINES. We love nothing more than visiting wineries and the opportunity to cycle and enjoy some wine was something we could not pass up on our recent visit to Mendoza. If you’re visiting Mendoza, we can’t recommend booking a wine…
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10 Best Places to stay in Fuerteventura in 2024
10 BEST PLACES TO STAY IN FUERTEVENTURA FOR 2024. Fuerteventura is hard to beat when it comes to year round sunshine and glorious sandy beaches. It is one of our favourite islands in the sun! There are many amazing places to stay in Fuerteventura, it can be hard to choose.…
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The Canary Islands – beyond the “fly and flop”
AFTER WALKING ACROSS THE CANARY ISLANDS RECENTLY, I’VE DECIDED THAT IT’S TIME TO STOP BEING SNOBBY ABOUT THEM. There’s a common misconception surrounding the Canary Islands – a preconceived notion that they’re merely sun-soaked tourist traps, where package holidaymakers flock for a week of sunbathing and poolside cocktails. I’ll admit,…
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17 best things to do in Fuerteventura
17 BEST THINGS TO DO IN FUERTEVENTURA: ALL THE UNMISSABLE ISLAND EXPERIENCES. Fuerteventura, with its mesmerizing golden sandy beaches, pristine crystal-clear waters, and dramatic rugged landscapes, is a true paradise for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Offering a wide range of unforgettable experiences, from exhilarating water sports to tranquil…