The Travel Chica

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My First Taxi Crash in Buenos Aires

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I do not normally take taxis because I do not like to spend the extra money when my feet are working fine or there is a bus option.  But it was cold and dark outside, and I was running a little late, so I decided to treat myself to a taxi ride. My destination was […]

Russian Cocaine in Buenos Aires?

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I went to my first “Argentine party.” It was a party for an Argentine who graduated from law school.  This post is not about the random guitar/ singing that broke out for hours in the overly-crowded living room (including some Guns ‘n Roses).  This post is not about the massive consumption of Fernet and Coke […]

Feliz Día del Amigo

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I learned of a new holiday last week.  July 20th is Día del Amigo. After a quick online search, I learned that this holiday is celebrated in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.  The holiday was promoted by Argentine doctor and professor Enrique Ernesto Febbraro, who was inspired by the feeling of global communion that swept […]

Aussies and Empanadas

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After my first Argentine cooking class, I was hooked and wanted to try another one during my stay in Buenos Aires. I came across Cooking with Teresita and signed up for her empanadas class.  At the time I booked the class, I did not realize the class was in a suburb called Adrogue. Another day […]

Learning the Language: Parte Dos

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My Spanish is good enough for traveling.  But it’s not enough. I can get around.  I can buy things at the market.  I can read most signs and menus and even some simple books.  When people stop me on the street to ask for directions, I not only know the directions but I can tell […]

Why I Will Not Go to a Soccer Game in Argentina

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Well, the first reason is that I really don’t care that much.  If you want to talk about futbol, the only type I know anything about is futbol Americano.  Even then, only at the university level.  And I have to admit that since I left the US, my desire to follow sports teams back home […]

I Finally Left Buenos Aires

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I have finally left Buenos Aires.  Well, not the province or even Greater Buenos Aires but what they call La Capital.  Since I had to move into a hostel for a week between apartments, I decided that this would be my week of day trips.  It was super easy.  Hopped on a train for the […]

Happy Birthday To Me!

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It is Winter in Buenos Aires. It does not snow, but it is quite cold.  In order to survive, I had to go shopping.  But this chica is on a budget and living out of a backpack.  I wanted cheap and functional.  I soon found out that this is not possible in Buenos Aires. The […]

The Worst Tourist Trap in Buenos Aires

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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 […]