Argentine Independence Day Keep hearing the words ’25 de Mayo’ or ‘9 de Julio’ in Buenos Aires? We explain the significance of these dates. Marking Argentina’s first official Read More » July 3, 2020 No Comments
Health Insurance and Hospitals in Buenos Aires The essential Health Insurance and medical care information for foreigners in Buenos Aires. Read More » April 21, 2020 5 Comments
The short story: Casa Rosada As far as buildings in Buenos Aires go, they don’t get more iconic than the Casa Rosada. Read More » August 7, 2009 No Comments
Welcome to Shankeelandia There are a lot of things the American tourist doesn’t expect to find in Argentina. Country music concerts, for example, are not exactly printed on Read More » August 5, 2009 22 Comments
Teatro Colón: The short story Rivaling Milan’s La Scala and New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, el Teatro Colón is one of the best-known opera houses in the world for its Read More » July 12, 2009 No Comments
Spanish Grammar Tips – Part 2 Good rules of grammar to keep in mind when visiting Argentina long or short term. No matter what your Spanish level is, some of these tips should help! Read More » July 3, 2009 2 Comments
Spanish Grammar Tips – Part 1 Polish your Spanish grammar before or during your stay in Argentina with these helpful tips by literary scholar Will Betton. Read More » June 23, 2009 3 Comments
The History of Tango in Buenos Aires The real deal on one of Argentina’s most iconic exports: The Tango Q: What do you get when you cross African beats, Spanish flamenco, prostitutes Read More » June 5, 2009 2 Comments
What Not to Wear in Buenos Aires What to pack, what not to pack, weather, good and bad choices of clothing and general preparations for coming to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read More » May 28, 2009 28 Comments
Exceptions to Argentine Stereotypes It’s funny when you find yourself writing about something that you feel clueless about. Even more so when that subject is your own country. Lately, Read More » May 11, 2009 8 Comments