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Friday, 20 May
photo essay: buenos aires domes[line of sight]
ArteBA ’11[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
I can’t believe a year has passed. I just left ArteBA ’10 and we are already 2011. Go to La Rural to see this big art exhibition. There are a lot of really nice works, a lot more then las...
ArteBA — Buenos Aires’ Contemporary Art Extravaganza[Wander Argentina]
ArtBa is a contemporary art extravaganza for art collectors and those who just wish they were. The event, billed as Latin America’s largest art fair, draws artists, curators, gallery owners and...
Bureaucracy in Argentina[Discover Buenos Aires]
This video pretty much sums up many of our experiences dealing with Argentine bureaucracy. I cannot begin to tell you how many trips it takes to get anything done here – usually because some li...
SUBTE: Socialism Useful Before The Elections[InvestBA.com]
An interesting article today by Tomás Canosa in Clarín raises questions about transportation subsidies in Buenos Aires, unintended beneficiaries and outdated policies which made more sense a decade ag...
Thursday, 19 May
Legalizing Your Baby: Obtaining a Social Security Number[The Gill Family]
Who could deny this face?? At the advice of my friend Kelly and the Anonymous comment left on my Baby Passport Received post, I decided to try my luck at the Embassy and apply for Gret...
Spice Up John Cusack with La Boca Roja Hot Sauce in Buenos Aires[Gringo in Buenos Aires]
Rumor has it John Cusack is currently in Buenos Aires shooting a new film. He probably has everything while spending his time down here. Asados, empanadas, hot woman, disco dancing, 80′s m...
Smoothies to Surprise your Senses[The Argentina Independent]
A healthy alternative to the ever-popular ice cream? It will never work in Argentina, you cry! But the success of Smoothie Bar, which opened in February in Belgrano, may prove you wrong.
Google awaiting court order before changing Argentina search engine[CNN]
An Argentine court this week granted an injunction that blocks the Internet giant from "suggesting" searches that lead to certain sites that have been deemed anti-Semitic, and removes the sites from the search engine's index.
Wednesday, 18 May
Nostalgia : Robert Doisneau[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
As a teenager I had this poster on my wall. Now you can see this photo and others taken by the French photographer Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) here in Buenos Aires. Centro Cultural Recoleta (Jun...
The Best Ferias or Outdoor Markets to Visit in Buenos Aires[LandingPadBA]
Buenos Aires plays host to a plethora of outdoor markets or ferias that sprout up all over the city in plazas and random sidewalks. These improvised flea markets and artisan’s stands draw everyt...
Tuesday, 17 May
Random Observations[Discover Buenos Aires]
When I started this blog, a lot of my initial posts were focused on all the differences I experienced in Buenos Aires vs living in the States for my whole life. Well, after 2+ years and now making th...
Anger Management[Carlita's Way]
Let me be clear, for the most part I am loving the adventure of living in Buenos Aires. There is rarely a dull moment in this city and the arts scene here is humming, which makes me very happy. And ye...
Monday, 16 May
Legalizing Your Baby: Argentina Passport & Permenant DNI[The Gill Family]
Waiting Area #1 Another step in legalizing our Argentine-born baby process is to apply for Gretchen's Argentine passport, without which she is not able to leave the country. This p...
Ending the Vacation in Salta, Cafayate and Cachi[Travel Guy]
Salta is nicknamed “la linda,” or “the pretty” and it’s no surprise why. Completely different from Buenos Aires, it’s a small city with a colonial feel in the center, though I wouldn...
Sunday, 15 May
Jineteada[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
Sometimes when you see movement at the side of the street you just have to turn off and see what is happening. That is how we came to this “Fiesta Criolla”. Just make sure ...
Street food[Buenos Aires Daily]
Street food wagons along Costanera Norte
Saturday, 14 May
argentine literature: radiografía de la pampa[line of sight]
Although new to writing book reviews, “ Radiografía de la Pampa ” by Ezequiel Martínez Estrada left such an impact on me that I feel obliged to discuss it here. The book is filled...
Pasaje Guëmes[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
Francisco Gianotti (1881-1967) is an italian architect who, after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Turin, studied in Brussels, where he came in contact with the works and theories of...
Friday, 13 May
Surprising Benefits of a Two-Hour Lunch[Romancing Argentina]
One of the most dramatic changes in my lifestyle revolves around lunch. Here in Argentina's interior, where life is slower, folks stop working by 1 pm and go home for a hot lunch. No eati...
Feria PuroDiseño 2011[My Buenos Aires Travel Guide]
Feria PuroDiseño is a space where design is the main protagonist. The goal of Feria PuroDiseño is to accompany and to promote this sector of the Argentine industry, as well as each and every on...
Cristina: ‘I’m Not Dying to Be President Again’[The Argentine Post]
Argentine President Cristina Fernández gave an exceptionally emotional speech Thursday in which she indicated she’s going ...
Wednesday, 11 May
Concentración: Buenos Aires Rents Rise 27%[InvestBA.com]
The cost of rental housing in Capital Federal and the Greater Buenos Aires (GBA) area rose an average of 27% in the past year, according to a new market study from Reporte Inmobiliario. The report foc...
Books, books and more books[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
When it comes to books in general and literature in specific, Buenos Aires certainly stands out. I am sure that everyone, even those that don’t like reading so much, know or have heard of Borge...
iPhone app: Buenos Aires in 4 Days[Buenos Aires, City of Faded Elegance]
My personal recommendations (a tiny guidebook , if you will) for enjoying 4 perfect days in Buenos Aires: also available as an app for iPhone . You also can use it on your iPod Touch or iPad.
Tuesday, 10 May
Crime in Argentina Unchanged from Year Ago[The Argentine Post]
Torcuarto Di Tella University’s latest crime “victimization rate” survey indicates that overall criminal activity in Argentina was unchanged in April from the same mon...
The Real La Boca — Barrio of Solidarity[Wander Argentina]
La Boca is a major sightseeing hot spot in Buenos Aires, but visitors rarely stay here at night. The ‘hit-and-run’ style tourism in the southern neighborhood causes some to write it off as ...
Miley Cyrus goes antique shopping in Buenos Aires[DailyMail]
The 18-year-old singer, who is currently touring with her Gypsy Heart show, was seen scouring an antiques shop at the San Telmo appeared captivated by the potential treasures the shop had in store.
AskMen.com names top destinations for single men[CNN]
Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Miami top a list of 29 cities that attract single men on the go.
Widowhood, Peron nostalgia, Argentine politics[Reuters]
Fernandez, 58, has staged a remarkable recovery in the polls, which give her an approval rating of about 50 percent. Widowhood has endeared her with voters who have seen a softer side to her combative character.
Monday, 09 May
A Tower of Babel built with books[My Buenos Aires Travel Guide]
A giant Tower of Babel made with 30,000 books, created by renowned Argentine pop artists Marta Minujin, will be inaugurated on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, at Plaza San Martin...
Sunday, 08 May
Argentine Wedding Superstitions about Rain[Seashells and Sunflowers | Necochea, Argentina]
Want to avoid rain on your wedding day? Here are various Argentine superstitions and customs that supposedly ward off the storm clouds. 1) Stick a knife in the ground. 2) Sprinkle salt in t...
photo essay: buenos aires domes[line of sight]
ArteBA ’11[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
I can’t believe a year has passed. I just left ArteBA ’10 and we are already 2011. Go to La Rural to see this big art exhibition. There are a lot of really nice works, a lot more then las...
ArteBA — Buenos Aires’ Contemporary Art Extravaganza[Wander Argentina]
ArtBa is a contemporary art extravaganza for art collectors and those who just wish they were. The event, billed as Latin America’s largest art fair, draws artists, curators, gallery owners and...
Bureaucracy in Argentina[Discover Buenos Aires]
This video pretty much sums up many of our experiences dealing with Argentine bureaucracy. I cannot begin to tell you how many trips it takes to get anything done here – usually because some li...
SUBTE: Socialism Useful Before The Elections[InvestBA.com]
An interesting article today by Tomás Canosa in Clarín raises questions about transportation subsidies in Buenos Aires, unintended beneficiaries and outdated policies which made more sense a decade ag...
Thursday, 19 May
Legalizing Your Baby: Obtaining a Social Security Number[The Gill Family]
Who could deny this face?? At the advice of my friend Kelly and the Anonymous comment left on my Baby Passport Received post, I decided to try my luck at the Embassy and apply for Gret...
Spice Up John Cusack with La Boca Roja Hot Sauce in Buenos Aires[Gringo in Buenos Aires]
Rumor has it John Cusack is currently in Buenos Aires shooting a new film. He probably has everything while spending his time down here. Asados, empanadas, hot woman, disco dancing, 80′s m...
Smoothies to Surprise your Senses[The Argentina Independent]
A healthy alternative to the ever-popular ice cream? It will never work in Argentina, you cry! But the success of Smoothie Bar, which opened in February in Belgrano, may prove you wrong.
Google awaiting court order before changing Argentina search engine[CNN]
An Argentine court this week granted an injunction that blocks the Internet giant from "suggesting" searches that lead to certain sites that have been deemed anti-Semitic, and removes the sites from the search engine's index.
Wednesday, 18 May
Nostalgia : Robert Doisneau[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
As a teenager I had this poster on my wall. Now you can see this photo and others taken by the French photographer Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) here in Buenos Aires. Centro Cultural Recoleta (Jun...
The Best Ferias or Outdoor Markets to Visit in Buenos Aires[LandingPadBA]
Buenos Aires plays host to a plethora of outdoor markets or ferias that sprout up all over the city in plazas and random sidewalks. These improvised flea markets and artisan’s stands draw everyt...
Tuesday, 17 May
Random Observations[Discover Buenos Aires]
When I started this blog, a lot of my initial posts were focused on all the differences I experienced in Buenos Aires vs living in the States for my whole life. Well, after 2+ years and now making th...
Anger Management[Carlita's Way]
Let me be clear, for the most part I am loving the adventure of living in Buenos Aires. There is rarely a dull moment in this city and the arts scene here is humming, which makes me very happy. And ye...
Monday, 16 May
Legalizing Your Baby: Argentina Passport & Permenant DNI[The Gill Family]
Waiting Area #1 Another step in legalizing our Argentine-born baby process is to apply for Gretchen's Argentine passport, without which she is not able to leave the country. This p...
Ending the Vacation in Salta, Cafayate and Cachi[Travel Guy]
Salta is nicknamed “la linda,” or “the pretty” and it’s no surprise why. Completely different from Buenos Aires, it’s a small city with a colonial feel in the center, though I wouldn...
Sunday, 15 May
Jineteada[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
Sometimes when you see movement at the side of the street you just have to turn off and see what is happening. That is how we came to this “Fiesta Criolla”. Just make sure ...
Street food[Buenos Aires Daily]
Street food wagons along Costanera Norte
Saturday, 14 May
argentine literature: radiografía de la pampa[line of sight]
Although new to writing book reviews, “ Radiografía de la Pampa ” by Ezequiel Martínez Estrada left such an impact on me that I feel obliged to discuss it here. The book is filled...
Pasaje Guëmes[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
Francisco Gianotti (1881-1967) is an italian architect who, after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts in Turin, studied in Brussels, where he came in contact with the works and theories of...
Friday, 13 May
Surprising Benefits of a Two-Hour Lunch[Romancing Argentina]
One of the most dramatic changes in my lifestyle revolves around lunch. Here in Argentina's interior, where life is slower, folks stop working by 1 pm and go home for a hot lunch. No eati...
Feria PuroDiseño 2011[My Buenos Aires Travel Guide]
Feria PuroDiseño is a space where design is the main protagonist. The goal of Feria PuroDiseño is to accompany and to promote this sector of the Argentine industry, as well as each and every on...
Cristina: ‘I’m Not Dying to Be President Again’[The Argentine Post]
Argentine President Cristina Fernández gave an exceptionally emotional speech Thursday in which she indicated she’s going ...
Wednesday, 11 May
Concentración: Buenos Aires Rents Rise 27%[InvestBA.com]
The cost of rental housing in Capital Federal and the Greater Buenos Aires (GBA) area rose an average of 27% in the past year, according to a new market study from Reporte Inmobiliario. The report foc...
Books, books and more books[Why on earth did I move to Argentina?]
When it comes to books in general and literature in specific, Buenos Aires certainly stands out. I am sure that everyone, even those that don’t like reading so much, know or have heard of Borge...
iPhone app: Buenos Aires in 4 Days[Buenos Aires, City of Faded Elegance]
My personal recommendations (a tiny guidebook , if you will) for enjoying 4 perfect days in Buenos Aires: also available as an app for iPhone . You also can use it on your iPod Touch or iPad.
Tuesday, 10 May
Crime in Argentina Unchanged from Year Ago[The Argentine Post]
Torcuarto Di Tella University’s latest crime “victimization rate” survey indicates that overall criminal activity in Argentina was unchanged in April from the same mon...
The Real La Boca — Barrio of Solidarity[Wander Argentina]
La Boca is a major sightseeing hot spot in Buenos Aires, but visitors rarely stay here at night. The ‘hit-and-run’ style tourism in the southern neighborhood causes some to write it off as ...
Miley Cyrus goes antique shopping in Buenos Aires[DailyMail]
The 18-year-old singer, who is currently touring with her Gypsy Heart show, was seen scouring an antiques shop at the San Telmo appeared captivated by the potential treasures the shop had in store.
AskMen.com names top destinations for single men[CNN]
Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Miami top a list of 29 cities that attract single men on the go.
Widowhood, Peron nostalgia, Argentine politics[Reuters]
Fernandez, 58, has staged a remarkable recovery in the polls, which give her an approval rating of about 50 percent. Widowhood has endeared her with voters who have seen a softer side to her combative character.
Monday, 09 May
A Tower of Babel built with books[My Buenos Aires Travel Guide]
A giant Tower of Babel made with 30,000 books, created by renowned Argentine pop artists Marta Minujin, will be inaugurated on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011, at Plaza San Martin...
Sunday, 08 May
Argentine Wedding Superstitions about Rain[Seashells and Sunflowers | Necochea, Argentina]
Want to avoid rain on your wedding day? Here are various Argentine superstitions and customs that supposedly ward off the storm clouds. 1) Stick a knife in the ground. 2) Sprinkle salt in t...