Argentine President Cristina de Kirchner went on national television last week and said plainly that she will not negotiate with the strikers. Farmers hope that the 50 cows defecating outside the Casa Rosada and grazing in Plaza de Mayo will change her mind.

• President Uses Mini Cooper to Coax Daughter out of Racy Photos
• Cristina Speaks: “First lift strike, then we’ll talk”
• Poll Wars Have Kirchner, Gov. Seeing Red
• Truckers Clash With Farmers, Cities Mobbed With Protesters as Strike Worsens
• Drought Devastates

• Puerto Madero City Sky – Photo of the Week
• Fading Rainbow – Photo of the week
• Flying Gaucho – Photo of the Week
• Photo of the Week – Looks like Sweden
• Iguazu Falls From Above – Photo of the Week

As is evident from his travels, a whole generation of young travelers — those who make up the majority of TheExpeditioner.com’s readers — are discovering South America and are traveling there in droves, making it one of the hottest destinations for the under-35 crowd. Many are heading to Argentina where the generous exchange rate of 3 to 1 makes it one of the most affordable destinations in the world. Others are visiting the western coast, from Chile to Peru, discovering the ancient cultures, amazing beaches, and laid-back lifestyle that this region is known for.

The Expeditioner is an online travel magazine catering to young travelers, featuring videos and articles written by some of the best travel writers in the world. Founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2007, TheExpeditioner.com has quickly grown into one of the internet’s hottest travel publications, viewed by over 100,000 unique visitors last year. More information about TheExpeditioner.com can be acquired by e-mailing Matt at Matt.Stabile@TheExpeditioner.com.

• NBC’s Today Show, Matt Lauer Visit Buenos Aires
• Rural Tourism in Winter Experiencing a Boom in Argentina
• LAN Business Class Coming to Latin America
• Online Travel Mag Targets Gay Market for Argentine Tourism
• Luxury Travel Mag to Give Away Free Six-Night Stay in Argentina

Every week, the Photo of the Week winner is picked from our Experience Argentina photo pool on Flickr. Joining is free, winning takes talent!

• Photo of the Week – Puerto Madero´s reflection
• Fading Rainbow – Photo of the week
• Photo of the Week – Looks like Sweden
• Flying Gaucho – Photo of the Week
• Launching Our “Photo of the Week” Feature

This photo from TripTouch is just the most blatant example we’ve seen so far. Hey, another reason for you to learn a little Spanish before heading down.

• The Best Place to Learn Windsurfing in Argentina
• Photo of the Week – Puerto Madero´s reflection
• Photo of the Week – Tango Desire
• UFO Photo Not a Hoax, Say Hikers
• Lunfardo, a Survivors Guide to Slang in Buenos Aires

1. The lesser known varietals of Argentine wines, like Tempranillo are damn good – Santa Julia Reserva was the favorite.
2. Most of the Malbecs that can be found in Argentine restaurants, can also be found in the US, albeit at much higher prices.

Via SecondGlass

• Argentine Wines Score Highest Global Marks, Says Wine Advocate Magazine
• Mendoza Winemaker Takes Three of Top Ten Wine Awards
• Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires
• Soy Prices May Soon be on the Rise Again
• Cheap Tickets Through Travel Agencies. Find Out How

They started in Buenos Aires, where they still hold DJ residencies every Friday at Bahrein and once a month at Fiesta Pura, where they do warm-up and closing sets for international trance DJs. They recently joined Paul VAn Dyk’s label Vandit Digital and they also talk a lot with Armin Van Buren.

Via Beatportal.

• National Symphonic Orchestra Season Begins
• South America Music Conference Presents Full Day Concert
• Personal Fest Begins Friday in Buenos Aires
• Vendimia in Mendoza – A Celebration of Wine
• ‘Intimacies’ Takes Top Prize at BA Film Festival

You wouldn’t normally even dream of combining your vacation to Buenos Aires or Patagonia with your need for a root canal, but this practice is becoming more and more common. Drs. Gustavo and Marisol Telo, for example, built their practice around tourists, who account for about 50% of their clients. For the traveler, the thousands of dollars saved on the dental work are justifiably spent on the plane ticket and the hotel, leaving them happy with his discounted vacation.

And dental work isn’t the only kind of treatment you can combine with your vacation. Along with new teeth, plastic surgery, lasik, and botox are all common souvenirs of your visit to Argentina.
Source: Tango with a Dentist

• Are They Real? Maybe Not in Argentina, as Medical Tourism Soars
• Bargain Hunters Flock to Buenos Aires for High-End Budget Shopping
• Virgin Vacations Offers Six Night Travel Package to Buenos Aires
• Dental Volunteers Needed in Mendoza
• Gay Tango Breaks Boundaries in BA Dance Scene

Argentina is second in the World Cup table after a 2-1 loss to Columbia. The drive to the cup will resume for the team on June 14 against Ecuador. Check out SportingLife.com for more info.

• Argentina Tops World Soccer Rankings, Beats out Brazil
• Manchester United Player Tevez Won’t Face USA
• Boca to Play in Copa Sudamericana Quarter Finals
• Argentina to Invade US…
• Argentina Barely Escapes World Cup Qualifying Defeat

Not any more. In this section we will aggregate for you the most important news relevant to your trip to Argentina, whether it be about whale season, airline deals, bus strikes, or road closures. Subscribe to our feed to stay up to date or check back often while you’re planning your trip.

• Great New Video Shows Killer Whale Hunting Sea Lions Up Close
• Patagonia a Trekker’s Dream, Says Travel Blogger
• Whale Commission to Meet in Santiago, Chile
• American Airlines Offering Flight Deals to Buenos Aires in July
• Bariloche Looks to Brazil to Increase Tourism