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Feliz Dia del Boludo!

June 27, 2010 know

What’s a boludo, you ask? It’s basically an idiot, someone who’s not very bright. But the campaign for Dia del Boludo is doing its best to assert another definition: a boludo is someone who follows the rules. The opposite is a vivo, someone who’s clever and likely a cheat. Vivos look for opportunities to take advantage of others typically by breaking the rules.

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Argentina’s Passion for Soccer

June 25, 2010 know

Just what is it about soccer and the World Cup that makes people all over the world go crazy? I think Argentinean commercials do a great job of explaining the madness to those who just don’t get what this soccer craze is. Watch these two ads with the ones we posted last week and two weeks ago, and I hope you’ll start to feel the craze, too (and root for Argentina on Sunday!)

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Vamos, Argentina!

June 19, 2010 know

During World Cup matches, this tenth largest city in the world is silent and ghostlike. Want to know why they love it so much? We translate an ad about Argentinean futball and point out the cultural clues that help you understand why soccer is as great a passion as tango.

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World Cup Watching in Buenos Aires

June 12, 2010 do

You can watch the World Cup matches in Plaza San Martin on the big screen. Bring your blue and white flags or jerseys and join the world’s best fans. Vamos, Argentina!

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Argentinean Slang: Ni Un Sope

April 29, 2010 know

Did you know that sope means peso? Just reverse the two syllables PE and SO and you get SOPE . This type of Argentinean slang is called Lunfardo and we’ve put together a list of common vocabulary and expressions for talking about money here in Buenos Aires.

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15 Money Tips for Travelers in Argentina

April 28, 2010 know

The first part of our 100 tips for travelers covers 15 tips about getting and spending money while in Argentina. Banks here won’t exchange your dollars. ATMs often don’t work. Here’s our advice.

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Money in Buenos Aires

April 27, 2010 know

We get a lot of questions from guests who rent our apartments here in Buenos Aires about money issues. We’ve put together a series of posts with the advice we usually give our guests and tips for travelers in Buenos Aires and Argentina.

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Rowing in Buenos Aires

April 20, 2010 do

The Yacht Club Puerto Madero rents out boats for rowing so we headed over there to get the lowdown on prices and policies. Watch our video or read the blog post to find out if you really can rent a boat and row through the port.

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Restaurant Review: Caseros

April 10, 2010 eat

Caseros is not just a beautiful restaurant on one of San Telmo’s most beautiful avenues, it serves great food. Lamb, beef, rabbit, fish, pork, pasta, great lemonade and iced tea. The fresh ingredients and wonderful variety are so very welcome!

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El Delfin in Barracas

Great Fish Market near San Telmo

April 3, 2010 eat

Finding great fish in Buenos Aires can be a challenge. There’s a fantastic fishmonger near San Telmo in the area called Barracas. El Delfin often has fresh oysters, fresh shrimp, excellent seafood empanadas and plenty of other choices for those who love good food.

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Wine Tasting at Anuva Wines in Buenos Aires

Anuva Wines: Best Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

March 26, 2010 do

We studied the various options for wine tastings in Buenos Aires. Anuva Wines came out the clear winner. Exceptionally professional, great wines from boutique wineries, excellent price, and wonderful pairings. We were blown away.

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