If there’s one thing that Buenos Aires does really well in terms of accommodation, it’s boutique hotels. Maybe it’s because the hotspots like San Telmo, Palermo and Recoleta don’t have … Read More
Hotels (and Hostels) in Buenos Aires
Given its status as a top tourist destination, it comes as no surprise that Buenos Aires has well over 1 trillion (I made that number up) hotel beds. That’s a … Read More
Empanadas for Delivery in Buenos Aires – Order Online!
One thing that could be difficult when you are in Buenos Aires is trying to get some food delivered to your home when your Spanish isn’t quite up to par … Read More
Murga & Foam…Carnival in Buenos Aires!
While Brazil is the most well known for its Carnival celebrations, a lighter form of Carnival still exists in Buenos Aires. This past Saturday night my Porteña friend called me … Read More
What is Everyone Drinking?! It’s Mate!
Everyone knows that Buenos Aires is a city of tango dancers, steak eaters and red wine drinkers, but its grand obsession with the infused drink ‘mate’ doesn’t rate much of … Read More
The Five Best Cuts of Beef in Argentina
Beef. Buenos Aires. Asados. Parrillas. Beef. Steak. Argentina. Parrilladas. BEEF. Like the other members of Argentina’s ‘triple threat’ of cultural customs (tango, mate, wine), the words ‘beef’ and ‘Argentina’ form … Read More
An Introductory Guide to the Wine of Argentina
Being a happy expat means focusing on the good things that your new home has to offer. For Argentina there’s a pretty well-defined and obvious list of ‘good things,’ and … Read More
Tango Electronica?!? What is it All About?
Tango is, of course, an obsession in Buenos Aires. If you’re living in San Telmo – the heart of tango territory – it’s not uncommon for locals to start a … Read More
Ever Felt Like You Just Wanted to Shoot Someone? Paintball in Buenos Aires
It is a truth universally acknowledged that some of life’s frustrations can only be properly alleviated by taking up arms and attempting to mow down your friends (ideally in a … Read More
5 Great Bars to Mingle with Locals in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a popular city for expats for good reason. It has a good climate, it’s cheap for what you get, it’s interesting, and it’s in a time zone … Read More