Colonia del Sacramento is undoubtedly one of my favourite places. It is just so pretty, and you can really lose yourself, just wandering around the cobblestone streets, antique shops and plazas. If you are planning a trip to Uruguay, I highly recommend you make the time for a night in Colonia. If you are in [...]
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Cabo Polonio & Jorge Drexler – A short Video featuring two Uruguayan Legends
August 19th, 2010 
tamaragab Cabo Polonio is no doubt one of the most magical places in Uruguay. Off the beaten track, it is really like no other. This is a short video of some photos taken at Cabo Polonio in January 2009, to the music of Uruguayan singer, Jorge Drexler. Jorge Drexler is one of the most famous Uruguayan [...]
Saturday Night Fever Uruguay Style – it’s time for the Noche de la Nostalgia!
August 19th, 2010 tamaragab Maybe you are driving around Uruguay now, wondering whether the radio station is stuck in a time warp. What is this sudden infatuation with 70′s and 80′s music? Are they really that far “behind” here in Uruguay? Or are they simply preparing us for something….. If you are lucky enough to find yourself in Uruguay [...]
Punta del Diablo – Rocha
August 14th, 2010 tamaragab Punta del Diablo is one of the beautiful beach towns of the Rocha Department. It is around 180 miles from Montevideo, and is a quaint little village which attracts thousands of visitors throughout summer for its beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere, as well as people throughout the year who are attracted to the tranquility. You [...]
Relax in Montevideo – A guide to the best Day Spas
August 7th, 2010 tamaragab One of my favourite things to do while on vacation is to treat myself to a massage or facial (or both). There is nothing better after a couple of days of exploring a new country, than spending a couple of hours in a Day Spa to rejuvenate. Below are a few of the best Day [...]
Uruguay from the Sky
August 6th, 2010 tamaragab If you have a spare four minutes, this is a great clip of a mixture of photos and videos of Uruguay. Taken from above, this clip really captures the beauty of Uruguay. There are some great photos of Cabo Polonio, La Paloma, La Pedrera, Punta del Este, rural Uruguay, Colonia….really, I could go on, but [...]
A few Summer time pics of La Paloma
August 3rd, 2010 tamaragab La Paloma is one of the most popular beach suburbs in Uruguay. It is located in the natural department of Rocha, between Punta del Este and the Brazilian border. I just thought I would share some photos that I have from all around La Paloma, after all, sitting here on a winters day, it is [...]
Colonia del Sacramento Photos
July 30th, 2010 tamaragab We have been to Colonia a few times, so I thought I would share some of the photos from our trips. Hope you enjoyed the photos! Hasta pronto!
Is there more to Chuy than just Duty Free Shopping?
July 28th, 2010 tamaragab Chuy is a funny little town on the Brazilian border of Uruguay. Now, when I say it is on the border, literally I mean that there are two parts to Chuy, or Chui as it is spelt in Brazil. There is one main street, running along the Uruguayan side, named Avenida Brazil, and sure enough, [...]
Learn Spanish in Uruguay
July 26th, 2010 tamaragab If you are planning on spending some time in Uruguay, a great idea is to take some Spanish classes. I did an intense Spanish course when I first arrived, and it helped me greatly. Learning Spanish in Uruguay is so much easier than learning it from home. For a start, you need to use it [...]
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