We’re coming to the close of our Argentina roadtrip during which I've written about Twitter tips for visiting beautiful Cordoba, my first skiing adventure and a bizarre Walmart sighting in Nuequen.
Coming up, more information on Nuequen, Argentina's so-called Portal to Patagonia as well as traveling Argentina by bus. I’ll also cover a visit to San Martin de los Andes, including details of how to navigate Chapelco family ski resort and local advice for where to stay and rent your ski or snowboard equipment.
Right now, though, I’m in Buenos Aires, staying at Hostel Colonial.
It’s tagged as a youth hostel specifically for backpackers, but we decided to
try it out as a family. So far, it’s been lovely. We arrived early this morning
after the long bus ride from Nuequen, relaxed over breakfast while our room was
prepared and now we’re taking our own sweet time getting ready to go out. But
this is Buenos Aires, Argentina. Even for a big city, life is tranquilo here,
especially on a Sunday. There’s no need to rush.
If you're nearby, please join me for Buenos Aires Tweet up! Details are still to be determined, but right now, it’s looking like tomorrow night, Monday, July 20 at 9pm, somewhere in Palermo. I’ll post more here soon, but if you’d like, you can also contact my through @thefutureisred, my Twitter account.
As for my fellow roadtrip-bloggers, Kelly, Peter and Pam of TbexRoadtrip, they’re on day four of their trip. I’ve been reading along with them as they make their way from Seattle to Chicago for the Travel Blog Exchange Convention. Today, it appears they’re just leaving Yellowstone National Park.
One feature of the TbexRoadtrip I wanted to share. They’ve developed an amazing Interactive Roadtrip Map that allows you to follow along with them through Twitter as well as see their photos from Flickr. I mention this not only because it’s a wonderful way to interact with their trip but it’s also a wonderful use of the technology. They’ve incorporated Google Maps, GPS tracking, Flicker and Twitter to create fantastically detailed updates through a wonderfully user friendly blog interface.
Perfect for those of us who want to stay connected to their trip, suggest places to visit and eat or perhaps offer them a place to stay. It’s also an excellent use of the myriad technologies and gadgets available for bloggers.
Photo courtesy of MishiMoshiMoshi's Flickrstream
Next time we see each other, I may have to hit you up for a tutorial in all this technology. I can't keep up anymore. It's starting to make me feel old and stodgy!
Posted by: Lisa B | July 19, 2009 at 11:05 PM
I'd be happy to share anything I can with you. I'll tell you, though, the way technology moves today, it takes daily updates to keep up. Then it's all about choosing which technologies, websites and social media venues will actually become useful tools.
Posted by: Leigh Shulman | July 20, 2009 at 10:55 AM
I just love following you & the family on your travels. I was just wondering though, after the convention & other things you are going to do in the U.S., will you be going back to your place in Salta? It seemed like such a warm & peaceful place to be. Keep having fun!
Love ya, Collette
Posted by: Collette | July 20, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Hey Collette,
It's been a pleasure getting to know you through my blog and yours as well. I always appreciate your comments and input.
We are planning to return to Salta after the summer. This July flight back to the US is the return part of our original ticket. We decided to take it, visit with family and since we'd already bought tickets to Burning Man, we figured we go.
Afterwards, though, we go back to Salta, will immediately look for a place to rent for a couple years and begin the process of living there full time, which will include getting to know the areas around Salta.
Posted by: Leigh Shulman | July 22, 2009 at 04:31 PM