Stockholm is the largest city in Sweden, as well as the capital. It is situated over several hundred islands known as the Stockholm Archipelago, which makes it such a unique and interesting place to visit.

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Two capitals of ice cream and cows, Vermont and Argentina are starting to exchange some of the products that have made each location famous.According to the Associated Press, Vermont farmers recently sold 50 frozen Holstein embryos to Argentina.Embryo sales are common in the cattle industry, and Vermont has some of the highest quality cows in the world without the high prices.Cow embryos sell for as much as 10,000 dollars each, but the embryos from Vermont were bought at only 600 dollars a piece.The sale took four years to complete and reflects the desire in Argentina to bolster cow lines, even on smaller farms.Now Vermont just needs to begin exporting Ben & Jerry’s and Argentina will have the best of Vermont to compliment its already excellent Freddo ice cream and steak.

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While skiing has always been a popular winter activity in Argentina, many Argentine families are discovering other ways to enjoy their winter vacations.According to InfoBAE, there is a 20 percent rise in rural tourism as well as a distinct rise in hot spring tourism.These destinations are becoming family destinations, great places to take children too young to ski.InfoBAE also reports that Argentines are seeking greater diversity in their winter travels, opting to visit expanding tourism areas like Salta to the north, where there are more and more estancias, vineyards, and quality hotels to enjoy.People are also taking road trips to locations around the province of Buenos Aires, enjoying the diversity that is within driving distance from the Capital.

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Star Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi has been in the middle of a controversy about whether Barcelona will release him to play in the Olympics for Argentina this August.According to FIFA rules, soccer clubs must release all under-23 players who wish to play in the Olympics for their native country.However, Barcelona has been resisting because they feel they need Messi during that time to play in Champions League qualifier matches.So the pressure is on Messi to decide whether he wants to play for Argentina in the Olympics, as Argentina Olympic coach Sergio Batista says he does, or whether he will decide to stay with Barcelona for the important qualifier matches.

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It is vacation time in Argentina, and everyone is talking about the best places to visit.According to La Nación, one of those places is Parque Nacional Baritú (Baritú National Park).Located in northeastern Salta, the park is the heart of the jungle of Yungas.To get there, visitors must take Route 50 towards Bolivia, a part of the Panamerican Highway that is sinuous but worth it because of the stunning scenery.The park is 72,000 hectares of almost completely unspoiled jungle and it is protected by those who live in the area and know the jungle like the back of their hand.For anyone looking to really experience something new and beautiful over vacations, the Parque Nacional Baritú is a place where cold weather and human construction do not touch.

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July 18th, 2008 by Susan - NWA WorldVacations

The popularity of all-inclusive vacations and resorts has skyrocketed in the past five years. They offer programs for everyone including families, couples, and singles. All-inclusive vacations and resorts come in all shapes and sizes, from ultra-luxurious mega resorts to quaint, boutique-style hotels.

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After a massive oil spill off the coast of Montevideo, Uruguay, many penguins were rescued by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and treated.Yesterday, some of these penguins were released back to their home in Maldonado, Uruguay after being treated by veterinarians.According to Market Watch, The original spill was caused when two oil-tankers collided, causing 14,000 cubic meters of fuel oil to be poured into the ocean.This oil drifted towards Buenos Aires, endangering a large amount of South American wildlife.Seabirds are very vulnerable to oil—it destroyed their protective oils and causes them to have hypothermia when cold water penetrates their coats.Two Argentina organizations have been assisting IFAW: FMM (Fundación Mundo Marino) and FPN (Fundación Patagonia Natural).

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Please, ask me what I’m up to this illustrious morning. I’ll tell you–trying to get a replacement Dell computer. Ask me why? Cuz the new one I just bought broke. It was a total hard drive failure… the SECOND one I’ve had in as many Dell computers as I’ve had. That’s two for you English majors.

I get on the phone with technical support, and travel virtually all over the world– India, Philippines… what a travel Diva! They all tell me that I am speaking to the wrong person and need to be transferred. They all, without exception, HANG UP ON ME!

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With fabulous weather and terrific beaches, Acapulco is a popular resort community for tourists from around the world. Though in the past it was primarily a summer resort area, over the years Acapulco has also become a very popular destination for spring break as well.

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Carlos Páez Vilaró, now 85 years old, is a famous Uruguayan artist who lives several months of the year in Tigre. Last Saturday, a retrospective of his work opened at the Museo de Arte Tigre (Museum of Art in Tigre).According to La Nación,the retrospective brings together 115 works, most of which are paintings, though there are a few sculptures.There were many works to chose from; Vilaró first began exhibiting work in 1950.As a young painter he focused on afro-Uruguayan scenes, then experimented with bright colors, collages, and finally black and white photography.Today he continues to change and says he is honored to have his work shown in Tigre, where he has had a house for 25 years.

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