Comments on: Road Trip Northwest Argentina: Where Gauchos Go To Party

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:30:45 +0000

@Chuck: These moments — the ones unexpected, unplanned — are by far the most memorable. And yes, these moments also teach us a little something about mutual respect, ourselves and the rest of the world.

By: Chuck Clayton

Chuck Clayton — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:32:21 +0000

Great post the highlights that adventures can happen anywhere if you are willing. These types of stops can be some of the most memorable time on a vacation.

The more we learn about others, the more we accept and respect.

Best,

Chuck

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:30:03 +0000

@Elisa: It was incredible. We couldn't have scripted it better even if we tried. I agree that locals-only sorts of places hold great potential for stories, experiences, and genuine human connections. Regarding finding and having the sorts of travel experiences we have, we try to put together our thoughts on that very issue from time to time. Two articles that we wrote come to mind, in case you have not seen them: 1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Travelers 2. How to Travel Outside Your Comfort Zone Sorry we didn't connect with you before (we were in Mendoza for a spell earlier this year). Anyhow, great to see you here.

By: Elisa

Elisa — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:31:15 +0000

That is truly incredible! Exactly the kind of travel experience I’ve always wanted to have. I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and trying to learn from it, because this is the type of travel I like to do too (but I’m not as good at it as you are :). I lived in Argentina (Mendoza) for six months, and some of my favorite memories are from the locals-only type of places where you’re the only foreigner around. But this gaucho festival sounds incredible … good for you for finding it just at the right time!

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:01:51 +0000

@Ivo: The people in and around Salta are terrific — if the experiences of our road trip there were any measure. The various regions of Argentina are similar to one another and still quite different in their own way. But Salta, the Cafayate Valley and the quebradas really stand out for us.

@Theresa: Apt description, like winning the travel and culture lottery. The festival was by far the most coincidental of our finds, but as we are about to write, good people graced our entire road trip in the region.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:48:46 +0000

We adored Salta and the Cafayate region. Beautiful in so many ways beyond just the amazing landscape. We were fortunate to get to interact with many locals there, but you guys really won the lottery. How awesome.

By: Ivo Stoichev

Ivo Stoichev — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:18:50 +0000

I just can’t believe how adventurous you people are, taking a turn on the road like that. Still it seams the gauchos are kind people, taking visitors like that, they seem to be more than happy to have guests like you. I wonder if the rest of Argentina is like that …

By: Andi

Andi — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:43:10 +0000

What a great lesson!!! Such a cool experience! I so want to drive around Argentina one day…

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:52:01 +0000

@Andi: Driving around Argentina might just take a lifetime. If however, you choose to bite off a chunk, the area around Salta, Cachi and Cafayate is most definitely worth it.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:04:37 +0000

@Michael: In truth, we’d had much better asado in our travels throughout Argentina (particularly with Audrey’s family). But for this particular meal, you sure couldn’t beat the backdrop.