Buenos Aires History

Founded in 1536 by Spanish explorer Pedro de Mendoza, Buenos Aires was named after the patron saint of sailors – said to be responsible for the good wind, or buen aire. After Mendoza’s initial settlement (in what is now the San Telmo neighbourhood) was abandoned, a second and successful attempt to found a city, led by another adventurous Spaniard,

French Guiana Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in French GuianaWithin the past few years, a great many new boutiques have opened offering a wide range of merchandise. Good buys are basketry, embroidery, hammocks, pottery, wood sculpture and gold jewellery.Shopping hoursMon-Sat 0800-1300, 1600-1830, Sun 0900-1230.Nightlife in French GuianaThere are nightclubs in Cayenne, Kourou and St Laurent

Getting Around São Tomé e Príncipe

AirSTP Airways (www.stpairways.st) runs flights between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Note that this airline is banned from flying in the EU.RoadSide of the road Right Road QualityThere are over 380km (236 miles) of roads, although in general these are deteriorating.