A walk through time in colonial Buenos Aires

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Intern

We met our tour guide Liliana at Plaza de Mayo and gathered along the side of Hipólito Yrigoyen. As we stood in the shade, Liliana explained the founding of the square: its origens can be dated back to Juan de Garay’s  foundation … Continue reading →

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Argentina’s National Holidays (los feriados) – 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Hillie

While living in Argentina, I have been experiencing los feriados. In general, a national holiday has a meaning, an emotional meaning, tied to the history of the country: the date of establishment, independence or an otherwise significant event. In my … Continue reading →

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San Antonio de Areco – El Día de la Tradición

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Hillie

In general, when living in Buenos Aires or in Argentina, you want to adapt yourself to the traditions of the Argentinians i.e. eating empanadas, drinking fernet (even though it tastes like medicine), only having a café and some medialunas for breakfast, … Continue reading →

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Exercise!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Emily

Empanadas, pizzas, parrillas, cachafaz, dulce de leche… and more empanadas! Anybody feels like they are going to put on a few kilos while in Buenos Aires? Start exercising! Buenos Aires is filled with activities to keep fit: Practice your tango … Continue reading →

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San Telmo Jewels!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Emily

Most of you have probably already been to the San Telmo feria that takes place every Sunday on Calle Defensa. The first part of the Feria is filled with different stands that sell mostly crafts and souvenirs. You can zigzag … Continue reading →

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Mafalda

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Emily

Mafalda is a comic strip that was written and drawn by Quino (Joaquín Salvador Lavado), an Argentine cartoonist. The 6-year-old girl named Mafalda is “deeply concerned about humanity and world peace and rebels against the current state of the world”. It is a … Continue reading →

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Big Mac index

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Emily

Has anyone tried going to McDonald’s in Argentina? I find it ridiculously expensive compared to any other kinds of fast food and had decided that I would restrain myself from going there while I was in Argentina. That is until … Continue reading →

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Obelisco Buenos Aires

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Emily

The 220-foot tall Obelisk is a symbol of Buenos Aires. It was designed by Alberto Prebisch in 1936 to commemorate Buenos Aires’ 400th anniversary.  The four sides of the obelisk each represent defining moments in the history of Buenos Aires: … Continue reading →

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Malbec!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Emily

Mendoza is the fourth largest city in Argentina and is well known for its wine making! Indeed, the region around Mendoza is the largest wine producing region in Latin America and accounting for 2/3 of the country’s production. The most … Continue reading →

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Make your own empanadas!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Emily

  Where can you find the best empanadas in Buenos Aires? Every empanada restaurant in the capital fights for the title of the ‘Best empanada in BA’, but whether you’re a fan of ‘La cocina’s Pikachu or the meat filled … Continue reading →

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