Is the end of May a good time to travel to Iguazu Falls?
I have already booked a ticket to fly into Rio de Janeiro on May 21st. I will be in South America for more than two weeks, and will at some point before May 29th be flying into Buenos Aires. I was hoping to visit Iguazu falls in between. My idea was to go May 24 till May 26th, coming in the morning, and leaving in the evening. Will it be worth all the time, money and travel? Is the end of May a good time to see the waterfalls? Or can I expect so little water discharge it will be likely to feel like a disappointing waste? I have not booked tickets from Rio to Foz de Iguacu, nor tickets from Puerto Iguazu to Buenos Aires - although I plan to asap. Some advice would help in making a final decision, so please help! Thanks in advance.
Other - Latin America - 2 Answers
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It would be cooler than in summer; concerning the water discharge, it is all the time very fluent river, and the scenery rivals any other falls in the world. My belief is that it would be a worth trip to go. The scenery pays itself. Hope this helped.
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May is fine and it should be an enjoyable trip. 2 days are absolutelty enough, I was there 3 days and didnt know what to do with the last day. One day on the brazilian side, one day on the argentine side and you've seen it all. Personally I think the argentine side is much better and should be prioritized if you run out of time. Dont miss out on the boat ride through the falls that is offered on the argentine side! I've travelled to many countries and Iguazu remains one of the most impressive highlights i've seen up to this point, so i'd say its going to be worth whatever the flights/hotel will cost you. Also I'd rather book a hotel in Puerto Iguazu than in Foz, it is much nicer and laid back. Just a small, relaxed town with plenty of good and affordable restaurants! For getting to Foz do Iguazu I can recommend GOL they have fairly inexpensive flights to Foz from Rio (i paid about 65euros one way) and you earn American Airlines miles as well. Their flights often dont show up in search engines like expedia though, so you might have to book it directly on their site (www.voegol.com.br). For getting to Argentina you'd probably want to cross the border by taxi/bus and take a flight from Puerto Iguazu to BA - more expensive though (approx. 110euros one way with LAN or Aerolineas Ar). An overnight Bus is also a viable option it costs half of the flight and is very comfy (180 degree reclining seat-bed with bord service, kinda like business class on longhaul flights).
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Where would you rather go......??
Where would you rather go......??
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic? I have to decide where to study abroad this summer for a month and I've gone back and forth and can't decide!! I would be going for the month of may and in Argentina I would stay with a host family and a hotel in Danto Domingo. I love experiencing new cultures, safety is a major concern of mine, I don't want to be too cold the whole time, and I don't want to be spending tons of money. In Argentina I would be studying globalization, environmental constraints, politics and economics and in the Dominican I would be studying the impacts of tourism on population growth and movement. I am hoping that someone with knowledge of the countries could offer me some insight into these two places to help me make my decision. Thanks so much!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. I assume Argentina is similar. I'd call them "developing countries." I've been to the Dominican Republic. I consider it "third world." More crime, less culture. I'd vote for Argentina, based on my feelings about the country's safety, its culture, and I think the program of study sounds more interesting. Also, staying with a host family is a major plus in terms of safety and also learning the culture. So I give a very strong vote for Argentina.
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I'd pick Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires. I've seen it on tv, and it's a beautiful city with a lot of cultural things going for it. It's on my list of places I hope to see. It seemed very European, in a way. I'm intrigued. Argentina had some civil unrest in past years, but that seems to have passed, and the country seems fairly peaceful. The Dominican Republic has its troubles. I know it's better now - a lot of my Dominican friends tell me it's gotten a lot better, a lot safer - but I'm still not feeling the love on that one. I'd be concerned about safety. Civil unrest is not all that unusual there, and seems to be increasing. In addition to asking here, check out the listings for both countries on the Lonely Planet website, and in the guidebooks for young people that you can get in the bookstore: Time Out, and the Rough Guides are good. The Lonely Planet and Rough Guides tend to be quite frank re: safety and etc. In addition, the Lonely Planet website has a forum where you can look up old questions and ask your own. It may be a good resource for you, as you try to make this decision.
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hey! im a dominican, and i've lived here all my life. The thing here is that the country is too corrupted and yes, crime is everywhere...is getting better, though...here you r deffinately NOT going to frezze, and it depends where u r staying in Argentina... public education here sucks, as i said, the country is wayyyy too corrupted. Everybody treats foreing people suuuuuuuper well, because we r a turistic nation, we feed on turist! (not literaly! XD) If ur going to a private college, like APEC you'll like it better. The public university though, is the FIRST one in america, i mean of the whole continent (proud of that!), so it has aaaa lot of history...but, there is way too many people, and, i hate to say it, dominicans are not the most educated people in the world, but hey! thats how we r!! also, if u r studing turism here, you'll be on the right place, cause turism is what is keeping this country up, and like, produces 75% of our income! Really, there are thousands of hotels, all the kinds, people from all over the globe. Also, you will be coming to the first colony in America, where Christopher Colombus set his hub for the expansion of Spain through the continent. There is not a country with more history and mixture of cultures in its folclore than us in America! we have the first hospital, the first cathedral, university, city, colony, CC house, street, etc... When my cousins come from the states, they love it here! "i wish i could live here!" and stuff, but hey! The ones who live here are desperate to get out...that's why im keeping a 4.0 GPA, so i can get a schoolarship and get out of here for at least 4 years! i think you would like it here, i mean, if it was more time, i wouldn't recomend it, the difference in culture and traditions, is toooooo big, but, for a month, i think it will be very insightful. Globalization you can study everywhere, but nothing better than to study in a hub of turism like in the DR!! There is not a country that looks more like Europe than us, since it was built by the spanish, most of it!! If u come, make sure u visist the colonial zone!! is wonderful at night, but if ur giong at night, make sure u are NOT alone, cause it is dangerous. Go in the day so u can take a tour! is soooooooo wonderful, is my fav place! if u can, go to Santiago to the Centro Leon! Is my favorite museum! It has all dominican history and culture in one building! The powerpoint presentation at the begining, almost makes me cry! is sooooo crazy gorgeous! there are tons of bargains in the colonial zone, in the street called "el conde", so u r not going to spend much! a dollar is 33 dominican pesos, so, do the math!! To resume, there is crime here, but if u are careful, you will be fine, i mean, crime is everywhere! you will love the summer heat, all visitors do! you'll leave with the hottest tan ever! you are going to learn so many things because you r going to live in a country that is devoted to serve their turists! i think u r even gonna learn some politics because that is always the topic of conversation here...trust me, u are going to understand what a third world country is, and that people here is not really miserable as people may think, but rather we learn to cope and be happy! i love my country, but like u, i want to expand my education and live in other type of place for a while...i would highly recomend u to come here! im sure you are going to love it! g.luck! check it out! http://www.dominicana.com/ http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic? I have to decide where to study abroad this summer for a month and I've gone back and forth and can't decide!! I would be going for the month of may and in Argentina I would stay with a host family and a hotel in Danto Domingo. I love experiencing new cultures, safety is a major concern of mine, I don't want to be too cold the whole time, and I don't want to be spending tons of money. In Argentina I would be studying globalization, environmental constraints, politics and economics and in the Dominican I would be studying the impacts of tourism on population growth and movement. I am hoping that someone with knowledge of the countries could offer me some insight into these two places to help me make my decision. Thanks so much!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. I assume Argentina is similar. I'd call them "developing countries." I've been to the Dominican Republic. I consider it "third world." More crime, less culture. I'd vote for Argentina, based on my feelings about the country's safety, its culture, and I think the program of study sounds more interesting. Also, staying with a host family is a major plus in terms of safety and also learning the culture. So I give a very strong vote for Argentina.
2 :
I'd pick Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires. I've seen it on tv, and it's a beautiful city with a lot of cultural things going for it. It's on my list of places I hope to see. It seemed very European, in a way. I'm intrigued. Argentina had some civil unrest in past years, but that seems to have passed, and the country seems fairly peaceful. The Dominican Republic has its troubles. I know it's better now - a lot of my Dominican friends tell me it's gotten a lot better, a lot safer - but I'm still not feeling the love on that one. I'd be concerned about safety. Civil unrest is not all that unusual there, and seems to be increasing. In addition to asking here, check out the listings for both countries on the Lonely Planet website, and in the guidebooks for young people that you can get in the bookstore: Time Out, and the Rough Guides are good. The Lonely Planet and Rough Guides tend to be quite frank re: safety and etc. In addition, the Lonely Planet website has a forum where you can look up old questions and ask your own. It may be a good resource for you, as you try to make this decision.
3 :
hey! im a dominican, and i've lived here all my life. The thing here is that the country is too corrupted and yes, crime is everywhere...is getting better, though...here you r deffinately NOT going to frezze, and it depends where u r staying in Argentina... public education here sucks, as i said, the country is wayyyy too corrupted. Everybody treats foreing people suuuuuuuper well, because we r a turistic nation, we feed on turist! (not literaly! XD) If ur going to a private college, like APEC you'll like it better. The public university though, is the FIRST one in america, i mean of the whole continent (proud of that!), so it has aaaa lot of history...but, there is way too many people, and, i hate to say it, dominicans are not the most educated people in the world, but hey! thats how we r!! also, if u r studing turism here, you'll be on the right place, cause turism is what is keeping this country up, and like, produces 75% of our income! Really, there are thousands of hotels, all the kinds, people from all over the globe. Also, you will be coming to the first colony in America, where Christopher Colombus set his hub for the expansion of Spain through the continent. There is not a country with more history and mixture of cultures in its folclore than us in America! we have the first hospital, the first cathedral, university, city, colony, CC house, street, etc... When my cousins come from the states, they love it here! "i wish i could live here!" and stuff, but hey! The ones who live here are desperate to get out...that's why im keeping a 4.0 GPA, so i can get a schoolarship and get out of here for at least 4 years! i think you would like it here, i mean, if it was more time, i wouldn't recomend it, the difference in culture and traditions, is toooooo big, but, for a month, i think it will be very insightful. Globalization you can study everywhere, but nothing better than to study in a hub of turism like in the DR!! There is not a country that looks more like Europe than us, since it was built by the spanish, most of it!! If u come, make sure u visist the colonial zone!! is wonderful at night, but if ur giong at night, make sure u are NOT alone, cause it is dangerous. Go in the day so u can take a tour! is soooooooo wonderful, is my fav place! if u can, go to Santiago to the Centro Leon! Is my favorite museum! It has all dominican history and culture in one building! The powerpoint presentation at the begining, almost makes me cry! is sooooo crazy gorgeous! there are tons of bargains in the colonial zone, in the street called "el conde", so u r not going to spend much! a dollar is 33 dominican pesos, so, do the math!! To resume, there is crime here, but if u are careful, you will be fine, i mean, crime is everywhere! you will love the summer heat, all visitors do! you'll leave with the hottest tan ever! you are going to learn so many things because you r going to live in a country that is devoted to serve their turists! i think u r even gonna learn some politics because that is always the topic of conversation here...trust me, u are going to understand what a third world country is, and that people here is not really miserable as people may think, but rather we learn to cope and be happy! i love my country, but like u, i want to expand my education and live in other type of place for a while...i would highly recomend u to come here! im sure you are going to love it! g.luck! check it out! http://www.dominicana.com/ http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Any leather/fabric experts out there?
Any leather/fabric experts out there?
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this. **In Response To Linda S. Thank you so much for the information. I am going to attach the link to the jacket I am looking at although it unfortunately does not show the interior in any of the pictures. Either way, perhaps this will help you. http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=DOMA-WO19&c=DOMA ***Thank you again Linda! You've been of so much help to me. And I'm really really happy you love it just as much as I do because my boyfriend almost strangled me when he realized how much I was spending on it (haha). I have just one more question and that is, why do some liners make people sweat as others do not? I was originally thinking of keeping the cost down by buying a fake leather bomber, (I believe faux leather is called pleather?), but was warned against it as the person I was shopping with told me she knew that the particular coat I had in mind was made of materials that cause sweating. I know I once had a nice (but cheap) wool coat that had some sort of silky-ish lining and for some reason, whenever I wore it, I noticed that I sweat. I thought this was just a personal issue until my friend had mentioned it in the store. Any ideas? Btw, I would close this question by obviously marking your response as the Best Answer, which it definitely is, (I posted this same quest
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Without pictures I'm just guessing. But in most cases: contrast will be the visible lining, such as the hood. Since you state that the hood is plaind then you are correct, the cotton fabric is the hood. Polyester and acetate are both commn lining materials and both will effectively line a coat so it is easy to slip on and off and to allow a range of movement in the coat. Leather can "catch" or "bind" when unlined and that catching can limit your range of movement. That's why linings are always made of slightly slippery fabrics so they don't catch on the fabric underneath. The reason for two different linings is that sleeves sometimes need less friction, especially if the sleeve is fitted. Additionally, the sleeves don't need as much insulation, so a lighter, more slippery fabric will be used. Linings do add a bit more warmth, but for most people a little warmth is a good thing, especially for those who live in cold climates. The two lining fabrics you have listed have only slight insulating qualities, the leather itself will probably be warmer that the lining, Again, as i said, without seeing the coat it's hard to tell. I'm going by my experience in making and repairing leather coats. You can't really reply direct, but you can add more to your questions in the Additional Details field and I can add a response by editing my answer.. Once you pick a best answer you can't add details and I can no longer edit my answer so no more interaction is possible. When a best answer is picked you can add brief comments, but there's no way to anyone to track comments. Edit: Thanks! Nice jacket! I like it. I actually found a similar DOMA jacket while xmas shopping, very nice and the picture doesn't show how soft and supple and luxurious leather feels. It's like a leather hug! And i found the corporate site too. It's as I said, two different linings are used to serve two different functions. You won't notice any difference in the fabrics when wearing the jacket. You'll just notice you have a very nice high fashion luxury leather jacket
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this. **In Response To Linda S. Thank you so much for the information. I am going to attach the link to the jacket I am looking at although it unfortunately does not show the interior in any of the pictures. Either way, perhaps this will help you. http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=DOMA-WO19&c=DOMA ***Thank you again Linda! You've been of so much help to me. And I'm really really happy you love it just as much as I do because my boyfriend almost strangled me when he realized how much I was spending on it (haha). I have just one more question and that is, why do some liners make people sweat as others do not? I was originally thinking of keeping the cost down by buying a fake leather bomber, (I believe faux leather is called pleather?), but was warned against it as the person I was shopping with told me she knew that the particular coat I had in mind was made of materials that cause sweating. I know I once had a nice (but cheap) wool coat that had some sort of silky-ish lining and for some reason, whenever I wore it, I noticed that I sweat. I thought this was just a personal issue until my friend had mentioned it in the store. Any ideas? Btw, I would close this question by obviously marking your response as the Best Answer, which it definitely is, (I posted this same quest
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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Without pictures I'm just guessing. But in most cases: contrast will be the visible lining, such as the hood. Since you state that the hood is plaind then you are correct, the cotton fabric is the hood. Polyester and acetate are both commn lining materials and both will effectively line a coat so it is easy to slip on and off and to allow a range of movement in the coat. Leather can "catch" or "bind" when unlined and that catching can limit your range of movement. That's why linings are always made of slightly slippery fabrics so they don't catch on the fabric underneath. The reason for two different linings is that sleeves sometimes need less friction, especially if the sleeve is fitted. Additionally, the sleeves don't need as much insulation, so a lighter, more slippery fabric will be used. Linings do add a bit more warmth, but for most people a little warmth is a good thing, especially for those who live in cold climates. The two lining fabrics you have listed have only slight insulating qualities, the leather itself will probably be warmer that the lining, Again, as i said, without seeing the coat it's hard to tell. I'm going by my experience in making and repairing leather coats. You can't really reply direct, but you can add more to your questions in the Additional Details field and I can add a response by editing my answer.. Once you pick a best answer you can't add details and I can no longer edit my answer so no more interaction is possible. When a best answer is picked you can add brief comments, but there's no way to anyone to track comments. Edit: Thanks! Nice jacket! I like it. I actually found a similar DOMA jacket while xmas shopping, very nice and the picture doesn't show how soft and supple and luxurious leather feels. It's like a leather hug! And i found the corporate site too. It's as I said, two different linings are used to serve two different functions. You won't notice any difference in the fabrics when wearing the jacket. You'll just notice you have a very nice high fashion luxury leather jacket
Friday, March 1, 2013
Good quality leather jacket?
Good quality leather jacket?
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this.
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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www.namebrandline.com,www.hottopic.com lots of name brand clothes here and affordable,you can have a try.
Hi, I've fallen in love with a particular leather jacket but want to be sure as to the quality of the lining and what not itself as it is not only my first leather jacket purchase but is also just under $700. The brand name is Doma which is based in Buenos Aires. Now, I have read that the best leather is made of lambskin and I do plan on asking what kind this is made of but I want to give the details here as the main concern atm is the actual lining of the jacket. I'm confused b/c although this jacket has a detachable hood w/minimal lining, it states that the liner of this jacket is made of two fabrics. I don't understand what this means. Here are the specs: Color - Black Shell: 100% leather Contrast: 100% cotton Lining: 100% poly Lining 2: 100% acetate Zip front Zip pockets Zippered sleeves Detachable hood I am assuming the "shell" means the exterior but can anyone explain why they say lining and then lining 2? I'm figuring that the cotton contrast is based on the detachable hood; correct me if I'm wrong. Also, I have been told that some linings tend to make people sweat under their coats.. I know this has happened to me although I never did know what the actual fabric was. Are these liner fabrics good? Does this info seem to represent something worth the money? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I so badly want to purchase this jacket but don't want to drop the money if it's not worth it. Anyone who knows about leather and other fabrics and perhaps even the designer brand, Doma, please help me out. Thanks! * Just want to add, although I do love feedback on where I can find stuff cheaper (please keep 'em coming), I am dead set on this particular leather jacket as long as the fabrics are what they should be. I know the cost is mostly going to the brand name, I just don't want that to be all it goes to. Also, how do I reply to answers people add here? I'm new at this.
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www.namebrandline.com,www.hottopic.com lots of name brand clothes here and affordable,you can have a try.
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