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
Fileteado: Buenos Aires Style Artwork
FILETEADO. What is it? Well if tango is the distinctive porteño dance, and steak-and-Malbec is the distinctive porteño meal, then fileteado is the distinctive porteño artwork. But actually, it takes … Read More
Five Argentine Spanish Words You Need to Learn
You might have noticed that Argentinians love to talk: all day, every day, with anyone who’ll listen! For this reason it’s no surprise that the Rio Platense Spanish that has … Read More
Buenos Aires Theaters & Teatro Colón
Like every big city, Buenos Aires has a thriving theater scene. The ‘Broadway’ of Buenos Aires is the section of Avenida Corrientes that’s between Avenida 9 de Julio and Callao. … Read More
Buenos Aires Architecture: A Quick Guide
Do you have a favorite building in Buenos Aires? Mine is the one on the corner of Belgrano and Perú in San Telmo (see a picture of it here). The … Read More
Buenos Aires Through The Eyes of Film
The following is a guest post by Christi Hedke from BananaWho.com, a wonderful film blog. When it comes to South American cinema, don’t let Brazil steal all the thunder! Here … Read More
10 Things Not to Say While in Buenos Aires
When we’re in our own country, and speaking in our native language, tactfulness and saying what we mean are things that come naturally to us (…well, most of us). But … Read More
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