Many folks may have noticed the lack of new posts around these parts the last couple months. We have been hard at work on creating some new Kindle books that … Read More
Argentine Movies: Five of the Best
By now most of us have probably seen El Secreto de Sus Ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes) – the 2009 release, directed by Juan José Campanella, that won the … Read More
Argentines: The Past Masters of Nicknames
Argentineans might just be the best and most prolific users of nicknames (‘sobrenombres’ or ‘apodos’ in castellano) in the entire universe. One has only to look at the Argentine football … Read More
Buenos Aires Television Guide (Part Two)
Cable TV Cable TV is absolutely huge in Argentina. The biggest provider is Cablevision Digital, but there’s also Telecentro and Multicanal . Their lineups are pretty similar. DirecTV is actually … Read More
Buenos Aires Television Guide (Part One)
Everyone thought that the rise in popularity of the internet would kill the appeal of watching TV shows. But actually, all it’s done is give us more ways than ever … Read More
Nazis & Argentina: a History Lesson
Any expat living in Buenos Aires will be aware of Argentina’s open door policy towards immigration. After all, lots of us just hop over to Uruguay every three months to … Read More
The Argentine Soccer Team
It’s World Cup time. Argentina could win. And you’re living in Buenos Aires – your timing is impeccable! As I write this the Albicelestes have just played their second game … Read More
Some Great Spanish Learning Resources
No, don’t worry, we are not suggesting the Spanish learning product featured in the above photo. It is just an awesome photo. It must be from the early 90’s, no? … Read More
Watching the World Cup 2010 in Buenos Aires: Your Complete Guide
Awwww yeahhh! For the round-ball lovers amongst us, June and July 2010 represent something we’ve been waiting four long years for: the World Cup. Woooot! Whichever way you slice it, … Read More
The Barras Bravas of Argentine Soccer
If you’ve ever been to a soccer game in Argentina you’ll have noticed that elements of the crowd can get somewhat “enthusiastic” during the match. Drums, flares, singing, wielding giant … Read More
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