Although I was pleasantly surprised by Santiago and stayed longer than I planned, it’s time to move on to the next destination. Valparaíso is a place I have been looking forward to experiencing. I heard it has a funky vibe and amazing graffiti art. True and true. What surprised me the most was that I […]
The Impressive Teatro Colon Opera House in Buenos Aires
When I visited Argentina for the first time in 2009 on a 2-week vacation, one of the major attractions in Buenos Aires was closed for renovations. After 7 years of detailed restoration, Teatro Colon is now open to the public. The tour is one of the top things to do in Buenos Aires. The price […]
Halloween Photo Fun with Foto-Ruta
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. You get to dress up in scary, slutty (not me, of course), funny, and/ or inappropriate costumes. You get to eat candy. You get to stay up partying until 6am. Oh, wait… The 6am thing is just a normal Saturday night in Buenos Aires. I also really enjoy […]
No More Procrastinating
I listed Franklin Park Conservatory as one of the 5 Must Do Things in Columbus. I have visited several times, however, there is one thing I have never seen there: the Blooms & Butterflies annual exhibit. For at least the past 5 summers, I have wanted to see this exhibit. But I kept putting it […]
Gallery Nights in Buenos Aires
I have written before about the great art in Buenos Aires. I have visited quite a few galleries and attended multiple art events. There are so many options to choose from in this city, and most are free. The importance and accessibility of art is one of the reasons I love this city. When I […]
Tango Is Not for Me
Remember how I learned to salsa dance in Quito and Nicaragua? Remember how much I loved it and even made a video because I was so proud of myself? I wanted to learn to tango in Buenos Aires. Well, I did try. But I suck. Tango is really hard. I do not enjoy it nearly […]
Graffiti Art in Buenos Aires – Off the Beaten Path
After my Graffiti Bike Tour, I really wanted to discover more graffiti art in Buenos Aires. Jonny from Graffitimundo told me about two places in the barrio of Saavedra to see some great works. My friend Jeff from Lengthy Travel is also a big fan of graffiti art, so we packed our cameras and hopped […]
A Museum Worth a Trip to the ‘Hood
Bus line 152 ended three blocks from my destination in La Boca. I was the only one left on the bus, and the driver shouted back at me, “Terminada!” Okay then. Off the bus. I immediately realized this was not a great part of town. I was not super-worried, since it was noon and there […]
The Worst Tourist Trap in Buenos Aires
Without further ado…. it’s El Caminito. Okay, I know there are probably plenty of people who enjoyed an afternoon walking through El Caminito or a nice lunch at one of the overpriced restaurants. I am not against going to touristy places. After all, there is a reason those places attract tourists. I wanted to see […]
Horses, Cowboys, and Grilled Meat – Oh My!
If you think I have finally gotten off my butt and left Buenos Aires, you would be wrong. A lesser-known attraction on the very edge of Buenos Aires is La Feria de Mataderos. I had read that you could get an authentic taste of the campo (aka country) at this festival. After several weeks of […]