Buenos Aires has been on my mind. I miss the architecture and grittiness. I miss that meals are social events lasting for hours. Steaks by Luis recently contacted me to check out their “closed door” asado experience. I was intrigued by the idea as it is unlike anything I saw when I was living in […]
Awesome people I met while traveling: Meet Kim
I’m starting a new series about the people I met during my travel sabbatical because I want to share inspiring and interesting stories about regular people who have chosen to live life on their own terms, a life filled with travel. While I have great memories of quite a few “travel friends,” there are a […]
Grandeur of Buenos Aires: It’s all in the details
One of the tips I put in my Buenos Aires City Guide is to always keep an eye on the ground when you’re out walking. (Read this post if you want to know why.) But it can be really difficult to do that with all of the magnificent architectural details to catch your attention. Grandeur […]
One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
When I first arrived, I immediately noticed the love for books in Buenos Aires. On public transportation,most people have a book to keep them occupied. When walking by parks, I always saw people sitting on a bench or relaxing on a blanket reading a book. I get it. They love books. I like this […]
Grandeur of Buenos Aires: The Monuments
In addition to the large, European-style buildings, the many ornate monuments also contribute to the grandeur of Buenos Aires. Some monuments were gifts from immigrant communities or other countries. Others were built to honor important figures in Argentine history. Many of the monuments scattered throughout the central barrios of the city have curious stories and […]
Photo Essay: Colorful Buenos Aires
One of the things I love about Latin America in how colorful the streets are, and Buenos Aires is no exception. The city is very different from most of what I experienced traveling through Central and South America, both the culture and the look of the city. Much of Buenos Aires still has European architecture, […]
Grandeur of Buenos Aires: The Buildings
The first time I arrived in Buenos Aires in 2010 (and every other time I have returned) I was amazed by the grand buildings throughout the central parts of the city. The grandeur never became just a part of the background for me. I always appreciated it and felt lucky to be living there. […]
The weird thing I miss from Buenos Aires
I miss a lot of things about Buenos Aires. I miss the grand buildings. I miss the asados and incredible red wine. I miss being able to hop on a bus at any hour for less than a buck. And yes, I miss the bidets. I could go on and on. The one thing I […]
Photo Essay: The Women’s Bridge of Buenos Aires
El Puente de la Mujer The Women’s Bridge of Puerto Madero is one of the most iconic symbols of Buenos Aires. The bridge was designed by Spanish engineer Santiago Calatrava. It was built in Spain and brought over in sections, finally completed in 2001. The 335-foot-long suspension pedestrian bridge is broken into sections. The center […]
The Drunken Tree of Buenos Aires
I love the trees of Buenos Aires. I have already written about the gorgeous jacarandas in bloom, and I even have a framed photo of Buenos Aires trees on my wall. Not only are they pretty, some of them are kinda weird and funny. Palo Borracho Palo borracho translates to “drunken stick.” It is a […]
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