Category: Stories & Inspiration

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour

Swoop’s own Sally finished off her most recent trip to Chile and Argentina with a few days to see what was hot, new and happening in the the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. She checked out new hotels, enjoyed some wine tasting and here she tells us about her experience of doing a city […]

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Guest posts Travel Tips

The history of Patagonian wine

Swoop Guest Blog: Richard Power @thewineoceros My good friend and wine-lover Rich Power has kindly shared some background on Patagonian wine. The main region he refers to lies about 5 hours to the north east of Bariloche and a visit to the vineyards here could be integrated into a visit to the north Patagonian Andes. […]

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Buenos Aires Hotels

Hotel Review: Hotel Babel, San Telmo

Swoop’s own Harriet stayed came back from a Patagonia trip recently where stayed at the Hotel Babel in San Telmo, Buenos Aires. Here she reviews the facilities and general feel of the place. Located in a 200 year old building in the San Telmo district a stone’s throw from Plaza Dorega. A combination of old […]

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Aysen Reviews

Hen & Paddy’s Horse Riding Trip in Aysen

Hen and Paddy returned in February from a three week adventure in Patagonia, that included a Horse Riding trip in Aysen. Hen kindly shared with us an extract from her travel diary that gives a fascinating insight into her experiences on the trip, along with some incredible photos!

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