We had a relaxed morning, packing our bags, then drinking coffees and eating Alfajores until it was time to leave for our bus. We navigated the bus terminal pretty well between us and found the office for our bus operator, only to be told that our bus had been cancelled and we had to wait […]

When in Argentina it would be rude not to go to a football match. River Plate were playing Atletico Tucuman so we arranged through our hostel to go – cue the dodgiest tour we’ve ever booked! We were picked up on an old school bus with a whistling suspension three hours before the match to […]

Buenos Aires isn’t a city that we immediately fell in love with, but once we started exploring it and looked beneath its surface we realised it’s actually got a lot to offer. Here are some of our highlights.. La Boca – this area did not disappoint. We were first hit by the football stadium and […]

After checking in on Thursday, the Hostel worker recommended we headed to Casa Rosada – we were apparently lucky because every Thursday at 3.30pm there is a “presidential march” in the square. As duly advised, we headed to the square expecting to see a military march but instead were met with what seemed to be […]

I had an overwhelming feeling of liberation as I walked out of the office – free from my laptop, my mobile, my security pass – ready for the next chapter in my life to start and this time it was on my terms. Three years earlier I turned up in my boss’ office in London, […]

My last day at work…I had my leaving presentation but didn’t prepare a speech. I haven’t been elected as the next prime minister but I do like to be prepared. Either way my manager gave me a great leaving speech and so did the client, which made me happy that my work hasn’t gone unnoticed. […]

It’s a serious condition and one we have yet to get under control! I’m shamed to admit but we are the kind of couple who go away for three nights but pack for ten. Now, however, as we set off for the airport with our ‘his and hers’ matching backpacks (not even joking!), I’m afraid […]