Need help finding places to stay as you travel around Uruguay? Here is a link to a new website that can help you with hostels and gives you information about Uruguayan culture and activities for while you are here.
If you know of other Uruguayan links you would like us to share on our links page let us know!
Last night the sky in Montevideo was incredible!! Check out some of the pictures on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LaHerrduUY
Today is the selection of the carnival queen!!! For those of you in Montevideo, head to the teatro de verano at 20:30 to see it.
We will be posting more about Carnival soon…
A couple of weeks ago we made Ice Cream together at La Herradura! It turned out to be quite delicious so here is the recipe if you want to try at home. Bon apetit!
10 weird New Year Traditions all over the world
New Year is a time that is celebrated by all regardless of the origin, nationality and cultural background. People believe that the coming year will fill their life with love, bliss, wealth and good fortune. They pray to get rid of all the ill fated memories of the past. New Year is considered the best time to make promises and resolutions and to straighten ones self. This post compiles 10 funny, weird or freaky New Year customs, traditions and festivals practiced around the globe.