Football in Argentina – Racing vs Huracán
The second official tournament of the year, the Clausura, is well under way here in Argentina. Most Argentina football teams are about 6 games in on their 19 game season and the madness is in full swing. Last night I ventured out to Racing for my first game of the season with my Italian buddy, Marco. He […]
My First Police Shake Down (Coima)
As we pulled through the toll on our way back to Montevideo from Punta del Este we were waved down by a police officer standing behind the booth. It was Thursday afternoon, the sun was out and the roads were quiet. I don’t know if it was the rental car sticker on our bumper, that […]
The Best of Buenos Aires: Summer Edition
Despite the constant sweat and weird smells coming from the Subte, summer in Buenos Aires has been nothing short of spectacular . I’ve experienced a lot of great things here in the city over the last few months and I wanted to share a few of my favorite spots. After you read this list please recommend […]
A Real Look into Rosario, Argentina
When the bus came into the city of Rosario I knew immediately I was in for a change of pace and scenery. The first thing I saw were boney horses tied up on the side of the road eating garbage and groups of “homes” put together with shrap metal and plywood. About a month ago […]
Japanese Gardens for Valentine’s Day
Even though they don’t really celebrate Valentine’s day here in Buenos Aires I was in need of some afternoon delight last Sunday so I decided to take a lady friend over to the Buenos Aires Japanese Gardens (jardin japones) in Palermo. It was a great idea except there was ton of people. It would have […]
Who is Ricardo Fort?
Who is Ricardo Fort? It seems like every time I turn on the television here in Buenos Aires or go by a news stand I see Ricardo Fort. This Johnny Bravo look-a-like is the Argentine version of a Jersey Shore d-bag complete with sweet barbwire tattoos and a blowout hair-do. After a little research (and […]
Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
Yesterday, a friend and I ventured down to the Ecological Reserve here in Buenos Aires for some fresh air and a good workout. The Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ecologica) in Costanera Sur is a giant forest/marsh area along the Rio de la Plata just past Puerto Madero and not far from Plaza de Mayo (City Center). It’s […]
Passion Permeates Life in Buenos Aires
Before we start I have to say that I’ve kissed a lot of men since i’ve been down here and I’m okay with it. There, I just had to get that off my chest… Yesterday was Natalia’s last day at work. She’s been bartending at Buller for 2-years and was certainly a centerpiece to the Buller […]
X-mas Party @ Buller w. Catupecu Machu
Tuesday was the Private Christmas Party for friends and family at Buller. It was a long crazy night filled with great music, drunk employees and crowd surfing bosses. With the bar packed with locals my spanish skills were really put to the test. Usually everyone who comes in sits down and orders a beer or […]
Celebrating the Polo Victory w. La Dolfina
Argentina is home to the greatest Polo players (and teams) in the world. So, when we had the opportunity to see the championship game of the sport’s biggest tournament right here in Buenos Aires, we jumped on it. The final of the Argentine Open was between Ellerstina and La Dolfina. It was the prodigy vs. the legend – Facundo […]