How To: Chew Coca Leaves (kind of)
After being in Northern Argentina for a few days we started noticing everyone with big cheek-fuls of coca leaves. Most of the men in the area looked like old-time baseball players or chipmunks packing away nuts for the winter. Chewing coca leaves is a big part of the culture here in Northern Argentina as well […]
LET’S TALK MONEY – PART II
“Money isn’t everything, but not having it is.” It’s been almost 6-months since my last ‘money update’ so I figured I’d take some time today to organize my finances and explain how I have kept this dream alive for 9+ months with less than 5k in the original T2T bank account. If you missed the first Let’s Talk […]
Buenos Aires Tips from Dad
Here are some tips I should share with you regarding my father’s arrival and first few days in Buenos Aires. 1. Check the Terminal: Dad arrived on Friday morning at Ezieza International Airport and it should have been a very easy pick-up. The only problem was that I didn’t realize there was more than one […]
Planning Dad’s Visit to Buenos Aires
It has been almost 90-days since my last out-of-country excursion to Punta del Esta, so that means it’s time for a Visa stamp run. It is perfect timing too because my dad is going to be here in less than a week. This is what I have been planning… May 14: Dad Arrives via Chicago May 15: […]
Shhhh… Don’t Telo!
***UNCENSORED*** Sunday was a great day. I learned that tofu is still disgusting and mirrors on ceilings are amazing. I met a lady friend over in Barrio Chino for some delightful asian cuisine and followed it up with a little afternoon delight in a Belgrano telo. I know what you’re thinking… is he really going […]
The Art of the Kiss
Greeting like an Argentine is a vital part in the path to becoming a townie. I decided to create this instructional video one day at work to demonstrate the do’s and dont’s of giving a good salutation here in Buenos Aires. I also explain some of the mistakes I have made and some things you […]
Discount Cards in Buenos Aires
I’m a sucker for checking out new restaurants and nightspots here in Buenos Aires. I literally have a 3-page list of places on my fridge at home that I have been told to check out. The only problem with all this is that I have a never ending battle between desire and budget. The past […]
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 […]
First Day of Group Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires
Last monday I started group Spanish classes at the Buenos Aires Spanish Center (BASP) near Congreso. BASP is a 2-week intensive Spanish program and classes are from 9:30am to 1:30pm (with a short break in between). The first 2 hours are spent on Spanish grammar and vocab while the second half of class focuses on conversational Spanish practice […]