Ana Travels
Travel notes
An impromptu walking tour in San Francisco
Achy feet. Time to sit down and rest. Sean had been waiting for me in this quaint coffee shop in the Mission District while I visited Mission Dolores. We had a window seat and I people-watched while eating my slice of delicious vegan lemon and poppy seed pound cake. Although I’m not a vegan, it … Continue reading
My A to Z of travel
(Or rather, an A to M of travel, since the alphabet is rather too long for one post) These are some of my favourite places and travel-related things in alphabetical order. Argentina is my country and I love it, warts and all. I’ve seen quite a bit of it but there’s so much more for … Continue reading
Lisbon, warts and all
We met with a bunch of friends in Lisbon to celebrate the New Year. Here are some of my impressions on this city. What I absolutely adored: Pastéis de nata! These custard tarts are the most delicious pastries I’ve eaten in a long time. They can be found in pastelarias (pastry shops), cafes and restaurants. … Continue reading
Buenos Aires street art
Lately, I’ve noticed there’s a lot more street art in Buenos Aires than before. Or maybe I didn’t pay attention when I was a resident and now that I’m a tourist of sorts, I see the city through different eyes and notice things. There’s the traditional murals and sculptures at Caminito/La Boca, created by local … Continue reading
A colourful corner of Buenos Aires: La Boca
Every city has an area that is so touristy that is generally avoided by locals. La Boca is one such place. La Boca (Spanish for “mouth”) is situated at the mouth of the Riachuelo, a (polluted) navigable river that flows into the River Plate. Until the first half of the 19th century, the area was … Continue reading
Recoleta Cemetery: the City of the Dead
Recoleta Cemetery truly feels like a city within a city with its grid street plan and mausoleums that resemble small houses and churches. It was opened in November, 1822 as the first public necropolis in the city of Buenos Aires on land that belonged to the Franciscan monks. What I find interesting is that a … Continue reading
The English pub
A bit of history The pub is a time-honoured English institution. The word pub derives from the phrase public house, a drinking establishment. Its origins an be traced back to the times of the Roman occupation of Britain. The Romans established a network of tabernae, or inns. After the Romans left, the Anglo-Saxons took up … Continue reading
Trip to England: highlights
Here are some of the highlights of our recent trip to England. Although it was family-centred, we managed to visit some interesting places. I’ve always wanted to see the Temple Church. My first attempt was a few years ago when I had a few hours to kill in London before my flight back home, I … Continue reading
Day trip to Chichester
I left the train station and followed a few people who looked like they were going to the town centre. I had no choice because I didn’t have a map or guide. Then I followed the signs to the Tourist Information Centre, a shop on South Street. I bought a guide in the form of … Continue reading
Carlos Keen: snapshots of the countryside
Carlos Keen is a small country town located less than 90 kilometres west of the city of Buenos Aires (see map here). The nearest big town is Luján. Carlos Keen is known for its restaurants and is an ideal place to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon ambling about, checking out the goods at the arts … Continue reading
