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 […]
Argentina Airport Reciprocity Fee at Ezeiza (EZE)
For those reading this in the states and thinking about making the trip down to Buenos Aires I should let you know that as of January 1st the Argentine Government put into place a $131 US Dollar Entry Fee for all US Citizens at the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) [best flight tracker]. The Argentine Interior Department […]
T2T Words of Wisdom: To-Do Lists
I’ve been making To Do Lists since College. They’re a great way to organize your thoughts when you’re overwhelmed. Before I left for Buenos Aires I created the To Do List Page to keep a record of everything I wanted to get done over the course of the year. I update it continuously. This morning I also […]
Tango, Salsa, Milonga & Club 69
The night started out classy, romantic and educational and it ended with a fantasy induced sex-fest of a party (yet, still highly educational). Feeling pretty confident after our semi-successful polo debut we decided to give dance lessons a try last night. After very little research my roommate mentioned La Viruta for Tango, Milunga and Salsa classes. […]
Hello High Society! Polo Lessons in Buenos Aires
Take 2 guys who’ve ridden a horse maybe 5 times in their life (combined). Add a ranch, some malets, fake Polo Jerseys, a keg and a group of entertained-Argentine-spectators and you’ve got yourself a great day of Polo Lessons in Buenos Aires. Jed from LandingpadBA.com set us up with an awesome guy named Fernando from Poloelite.com […]
Diary of a Day Trip to Colonia, Uruguay
Motorcycle Diaries eat your heart out. We weren’t curing Polio or anything but man was it fun feeling the wind in your face and a good friend clinging to your back. Just a couple of macho guys, drinking beers, picking up chicks and cruising around Colonia, Uruguay on scooters with pearl colored helmets. Today my buddy […]