Archive for the ‘lifestyle’ Category

Bariloche Named by BBC as Top Ski Town

Thursday, January 27th, 2011 Posted in entertainment, lifestyle, travel | No Comments »

Written by Shanie It's no joke when we say that Bariloche is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Combine that with being home to South America's famed ski resort, Catedral, and having a lively community full of fun things ...

Mountain Rider’s Alliance, A Grassroots Movement Changing the Way Ski Areas are Run

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 Posted in business, day to day, lifestyle | 1 Comment »

Written by Shanie It is hard to believe we are three weeks away from leaving this beautiful country that has helped us learn so much in the last five years. Currently in San Rafael, we have been reminiscing about the days ...

Pictures of the Week-¡Hasta Luego!

Saturday, July 10th, 2010 Posted in day to day, lifestyle, picture of the week | 8 Comments »

Written by Shanie and Jamie Today is our last day in Patagonia. In fact, after we publish this post, the computer is being turned off and off we go. It was a no-brainer to wake up for sunrise and sit on the ...

Our Top 5 Moments of Living Abroad in Argentina

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in culture, day to day, lifestyle | 7 Comments »

Written by Shanie Although there have been thousands of moments in our five years of living in Argentina that we will fondly remember forever, there are a few that sparkle more than others. Here are our top five experiences, in no ...

How We Came to Live In Bariloche on Our Living Abroad Adventure

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 Posted in culture, day to day, lifestyle | 14 Comments »

Written by Shanie As you may know, or not, Jamie and I moved to Argentina five years ago, moving to Bariloche two years into living abroad. Being mountain lovers and outdoor adventurists, we first came to Bariloche on a four month ...

Complimentary Bariloche Restaurant Guide

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in entertainment, lifestyle | No Comments »

Written by Jamie We are happy to announce that our Bariloche Restaurant Guide is now free to download. Please go to our Bariloche Vacation Rental main page, and page to the bottom, click on the link to download. ¡Buen Provecho!

Patagonia Animals in Action

Monday, June 28th, 2010 Posted in culture, day to day, fauna, lifestyle | 6 Comments »

Written by Shanie Most definitely, one of my favorite aspects about Patagonia is the up-close-and-personal sitings of animals in their natural habitat. Here are some pictures of creatures cruising that we never got around to posting. Hope you enjoy... Grey tailed fox on ...

Protect Our Winters Expands Into Argentina

Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Posted in business, lifestyle, politics, sports, travel, weather | 8 Comments »

Written by Shanie For pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones, his mission of helping Mother Nature began on the slopes outside of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Returning to his favorite place to ride sweet powder, he found it void of snow. Rock and grass ...

Catedral Opens for 2010 Season

Sunday, June 20th, 2010 Posted in lifestyle, sports, travel | 1 Comment »

Written by Jamie Thanks to the recent snow, Cerro Catedral is now open for the 2010 season. The ski area currently has beginner and intermediate terrain open. With more snow in the forecast this week, the season is shaping up nicely.

Vacationing in Mendoza Argentina

Thursday, June 17th, 2010 Posted in culture, lifestyle, travel | 5 Comments »

Imagine a landscape framed by towering, granite mountains that rival the peaks of Everest and K2. Throw into the picture easy access to some of the world’s best mountaineering, snow skiing and white water adventure. Now include a bustling city decorated by ...