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Argentine family travels US in RV, selling empanadas to fund trip

31.07.2026 00:18 1 min 2 sources
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An Argentine family has driven through 17 states and 115 US cities, funding their journey by selling homemade empanadas from their RV. They adapted the recipe for American tastes, adding chimichurri sauce.

An Argentine family is traveling across the United States in an RV, funding their trip by selling homemade empanadas. They have visited 17 states and over 115 cities. The family is following the Argentine national football team during the World Cup.

To cater to the American market, they adapted the recipe by adding chimichurri sauce, as local customers are accustomed to accompaniments. Prices: 3 empanadas for $17, half a dozen for $27.

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Argentine family travels US in motorhome selling empanadas

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Argentine family travels US in motorhome selling empanadas

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