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After Montevideo, Uruguay, the second stop on our South American trip was Cordoba, Argentina. While we were looking forward to seeing Buenos Aires, I often find that I enjoy the medium-sized, less touristy cities most of all. And it was true once again — Cordoba’s mix of history, colonial architecture, and vibrant student life made this my favorite city overall. However, as we’ll see, it wasn’t the easiest place to find a book. After exploring the charming streets of Cordoba, Argentina, my wanderlust led me to dream of a completely different kind of adventure in Hawaii. Just like the allure [...]

It’s been a while since I've done any international travel, but in February 2015 I took a trip to South America (a new continent for me!). Let’s get one thing out of the way: my Spanish is TERRIBLE, and, as you may know, Rioplatense Spanish is a very different dialect for those of us who studied Spanish in U.S. classrooms. But I’d heard a lot about the highly literary cultures of Uruguay and Argentina and was hoping some of it might soak in, despite my comprehension problems. First stop: Montevideo, Uruguay. Montevideo 101 Montevideo is a city of about 1.3 [...]