Country: Argentina

Argentina is a land of contrasts, blending vibrant city life with awe-inspiring natural beauty. In Buenos Aires, the passion of tango, lively street art, and charming neighborhoods like San Telmo and Palermo make every corner an experience to savor. Beyond the city, the vast plains of Patagonia, the towering Andes, and the thunderous Iguazú Falls showcase nature’s raw power. Whether sharing mate with locals, trekking glaciers in El Calafate, or indulging in world-class Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina invites you to slow down, connect deeply, and embrace every moment of its rich culture and landscapes.

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

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Riding Motos in Colonia, Uruguay
Adventure Travel

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

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Velez vs River Plate - Argentina Futbol Magic in Buenos Aires
Sports

Football in Argentina – Velez vs River

I knew my first Argentine football match here was going to be a great experience when a gang of rowdy football fans came running threw our section before the game shoving people around yelling “SING! DANCE! CHEER!” That was the only pep-talk we needed. Greco and I waved our hands and

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Spring time in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Foto Friday

FOTO FRIDAY: Stop & Smell

The roses are in full blown at Parques de Palermo in Buenos Aires. This is the perfect time of year to take a stroll through the parks in Palermo Buenos Aires because they’re always packed with happy Argentines and they do a great job maintaining the grounds. Check out more

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Fernando Nieto from Polo Elite, Buenos Aires, Argentina, polo lessons
Foto Friday

FOTO FRIDAY: Polo Gone Hollywood

Friend and polo instructor, Fernando Nieto, goes Hollywood on us during a polo lesson in Buenos Aires. Rightfully so because Fernando is not only a great polo player and instructor, he’s also building an incredible polo school in Buenos Aires called Polo Elite. Read all about our Polo Lessons in

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Argentine Futbol Player Lionel Messi Wins Ballon d'Or Award
Sports

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d’Or Award

The Argentine hero now has a golden ball! Lionel Messi became the first Argentine to win the Ballon d’Oras France Football magazine’s European club player of the year. The 22-year-old, Barcelona forward was a near-unanimous pick, beating Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240 point difference. The award is decided by a poll of world football

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Protestors Close Down Ave de Mayo in Central Buenos Aires
Culture & Food

Protests Heat Up in Buenos Aires

Today, I went down to Plaza de Mayo & 9 de Julio (downtown Buenos Aires) to check out what all the commotion was about on the news over the last few days. Turns out protestors have setup camp right in the middle of a very busy street downtown (Av de

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Planning a Friend's Visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tips & Tricks

Planning a Friend’s Visit to Buenos Aires

On Thursday night one of my best friends from college, Nick Greco, will be flying into Buenos Aires to visit for 2 weeks. I figure it’s gotta be a step in the right direction of becoming a “townie” if I show people around my city. He’s an excellent karaoke singer and proven

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Week One of Bartending at Buller Pub in Recoleta
After Dark

Week 1 at Work: A Bloody Mess!

Last night I finished up my first week of bartending at Buller Pub in Recoleta. I’m a bit drained but pumped for the connections and Spanish practice I’ll have through this job. I still have a ton of names to remember but I think I came up with a good system.

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Anthony Bourdain in Argentina
Inspiration

Anthony Bourdain in Argentina

Anthony Bourdain en Argentina from Mauro Duarte on Vimeo. The last few days I’ve been searching around the internet for the full episode of the Travel Channel show No Reservations where Anthony Bourdain visits Argentina. I’m a big fan of the show and I wanted to see where I stacked up against

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