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Local Urban Tango Band hits the beat with 6th LP Launch
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  Altertango, completed their 6th album RADIOTANGO in March 2017 and presented it this September in hometown Mendoza.  This power iconic tango band has many years of experience and tours around the world .  In Radiotango, they explore their instrumental side and experiment with harmony, rhythm and melodies, searching for new forms of expression while simultaneously showing a deep respect for the rich heritage of Argentina...

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UA Launches Family Trips in Wine Country
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Does planning a vacation the whole family will enjoy seem overwhelming?  Be it a cruise,  a camping trip or some wild rides at an amusement park, the underlying motivations parents share as they begin to research vacation destinations is often based on enrichment and entertainment.    Despite the challenge of aligning everyone’s availability, the benefits of travel as a family make it worth all the effort.  Taking...

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Verallia, Glass Bottle producers that sparkle with pride
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Supplying the growing wine and olive oil industry with glass bottles is a daily challenge met by Verallia, the largest wine bottle manufacturer located in Mendoza. Eric Stangroom and I visited the enormous plant where Alejandra Merin welcomed us with a kind smile and a handful of safety equipment. We were intrigued with the whole process but more importantly, we applauded Verallias consistent communication...

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First Snow of 2017
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Water has Arrived! There seems to be a mirror effect, with a 6 month delay, on weather patterns that occur in both hemispheres.  Being a native of California and living in Mendoza, I have fun speculating weather trends for the US west coast based on what already occurred in Mendoza.   I pay close attention to snow-fall, not only because both regions are so...

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Mendoza’s Renovated Airport, a 5-Star Gateway to the Wine Country
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  We are so glad to have the renovations of El Plumerillo (MDZ), Mendoza’s International Airport, behind us! For three months, we creatively used alternative means to provide you with a swift arrival.  We are relieved to have the logistical headache behind us and look forward to welcoming more travellers in the near future.   The new airport is so invitingly modern, with rows of...

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