Articles By: Matt
New Years In Buenos Aires
In North America, New Year´s Eve is often about finding a killer party or a special unique event. In Buenos Aires, there is some of the best nightlife on the planet….and most people would expect nothing less than a world-class New Year´s Eve, on par with those of Rio de Janeiro or New York [...]
Christmas in Buenos Aires
The sun is shining, temperatures are in the high 30s, and there is a heavy humidity that challenges your inner strength. Not exactly what most North Americans are used to during Christmas holidays. However, this is the feeling of Christmas in Argentina, a far different experience than you´ll have in the northern hemisphere. And it´s [...]
Weapons Museum
The museo de armas (weapons museum) is located in the military circuit beside the palacio paz, in the Retiro neighborhood. It is broken down into 18 rooms, displaying weapons from the 12th century all the way through to the 20th century.
The selection is surprisingly widespread – there are different types of armor, swords, bayonets and [...]
Spanish in Argentina – Pronunciation, Intonation, and Argentina Vos Form
Argentine Castellano, or better said, caste-SH-ano, is significantly different from all other forms of Castellano (which means the Spanish language). If you have come here to learn Spanish, be aware that there are many differences, and you will be learning a Spanish that differs a lot from Spanish spoken in all other countries. That being [...]
Dakar Rally Buenos Aires
The Dakar Rally is an intense off-road race that goes from Argentina to Chile and back to Argentina. It was inaugurated in 1978, and was originally between Paris and and Dakar. Unfortunately, due to politics, terrorist threats, and basic security issues, the race was deemed too dangerous to continue with the same route. The race [...]
10 Ways to Help You Become Fluent In Spanish While Living in Buenos Aires
If you are visiting or living in Buenos Aires, you probably are trying to learn or improve your Spanish. The obvious way to learn and improve your Spanish would be to take a Spanish course, and then make sure to speak as much Spanish as possible. However, there are many other ways you can improve [...]
Mastering Argentine Spanish
In order to understand and master Argentine Spanish, there are a few things you will need to learn first, even if you already speak Spanish. First, you will have to learn and become familiar with the Argentine accent and intonation, which is what gives the Argentine Spanish such a distinct sound.
Once familiar with these [...]
Argentine Spanish: The Most Common Words and Phrases
This is a list of some of the most common words and phrases you will hear when speaking to an Argentine. Not all are specific to Argentina, but it is important to know and understand them, because you will be hearing them A LOT! This will help you understand Argentine Spanish and will also [...]
Casa Vintage – Part Hostel/Part Shared Apartment
If you are planning on staying in Buenos Aires for an extended period of time, or you´re tired of hostels and dorm rooms, this is something you may want to consider. It´s not exactly a hostel…nor a hotel….and not quite a shared apartment. So what is it? It’s the Casa Vintage.
This restored, classic “chorizo” style [...]
Argentine Polo Open Championship
At the end of December, one of the most important Polo tournaments in the world happens in Palermo. Not only is it one of the most important, it is also one of the oldest in the world (started in 1893).
Although this is an important event for Polo lovers, it is also a great chance [...]
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Zizek
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Dancing through the Street of Buenos Aires
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Cost of Living in Buenos Aires 2010
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Crobar
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Locro Day
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