Save Money on Lipstick, Drink Malbec: The Beautiful Wine Country of Mendoza

Our first day on our Mendoza tour has been nothing short of perfect – we cooked a meal in a busy Argentine kitchen, toured the largest family winery in the country, mailed 3 cases of wine back to the US and ate more meat than I feel comfortable admitting. There is a surprising abundance of trees, flowering bushes, tall grasses and expansive lush laws covering the city and roadways. But [...]

 

Off to Argentina!

Today’s the day! South America adventure take 2. There are five flights between Missoula and our first destination – Mendoza, Argentina. This is the second time my Mom and I have attempted this Argentina & Uruguay trip. Last year, we made it as far as Los Angeles, where I burst an eardrum on the final domestic flight. But never fear! We’re back at it with enough decongestants to fill a [...]