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.
Saturday night Sergio and Mariangela invited me to a true portena birthday party for their argentine boss. Pretty much everyone at the party was Argentine so it was a great environment for me to learn more about the culture (and practice my Spanish). As expected, their was an abundance of empanadas, pizza,
Mounting tensions between subte staff and government officials came to a head this morning as Subte workers went on strike and caused the shut down of all subway lines from 11am this morning until 11pm tonight.Subway and tram workers started a strike, to press the government to grant legal status
The most famous Basketball Player in Argentine history, Manu Ginobili, has been in all the highlight this week for something other than his sweet jump shot and championship trophies. Manu Ginobili of the San Antionio Spursmanaged to snatch a bat off the court with his bare hands during a game against the Sacramento
Here’s a quick look into my Buenos Aires Crib, my rides and my baller lifestyle… GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on
If you’ve been to Buenos Aires you can understand the significance of graffiti art and how prevalent it is throughout the city. I came across these insane videos at woostercollective.com that showcase different graffiti artists in South America. Produced by INJAUS for I SAT, “Paredes que hablan” (Talking Walls) its a
Halloween isn’t celebrated as a national holiday in Argentina. You won’t see kids trick-or-treating in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and you won’t see stores decorated with cobwebs or skeletons like you would in the states. Luckily for us, bars and clubs in Buenos Aires still celebrate the holiday. So,
Oh yeah that’s right, Latin American Idol! My friends Marcela and Tato work in production for the show so last night they took me to a taping that will air tonight. If you have a satellite that picks up channel 9 in Buenos Aires you can tune in and see me
Last night a few Columbian friends and I went to La Bomba de Tiempo in Abasto. La Bomba de Tiempo is a group of drums formed by some of the most outstanding percusionists of Argentina. All their shows are improvised and they communicate through a language of signs, which is remarkable to
Before I left for Buenos Aires I went around and asked my friends and family 3 questions regarding my trip. I wanted to get ideas and advice from them that I thought would help me along the way. My first question was “What would you like to see me report
It’s 6:30am and the DJ is just starting to get into his rhythm as the 300 plus music-induced-party-goers of Club Niceto rage into the morning. Joints are passed around like ketchup at a picnic and the tranced mob seem to move in unison to the beat. The bass thumps through your