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Cat Power, Pizza and Faina

by Angela on July 19, 2009 · 13 comments

in eat, listen

cat power in buenos aires

The Cat Power concert on Thursday, July 16 at the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires. And after the theater, a traditional pizza and faina at Guerrin.

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Cheap Flights to Buenos Aires

by Angela on July 10, 2009 · 0 comments

in know

Tips from Tweeps on sales being offered for winter trips down to Buenos Aires. Plus, a photo of pasta dresses with Argentine sashes.

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Rainy Day Activities in Buenos Aires

by Angela on July 7, 2009 · 6 comments

in eat, know, see

buenos aires with clouds up above

What to do on a rainy day in Buenos Aires? We’ve listed six rainy day activities that range from relaxing in a spa to visiting Buenos Aires’ most amazing bookstore, El Ateneo.

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Restaurant Review: Les Anciens Combattants

by Angela on June 19, 2009 · 3 comments

in eat

les anciens combattants, french restaurant, buenos aires

This is by far the best French cuisine I’ve had outside of France. Not only do they serve seafood, which is rare in Buenos Aires, the setting, service, and presentation were all exceptional. Les Anciens Combattants is in my top 10.

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La Reserva Ecológica

by Angela on June 1, 2009 · 5 comments

in see

reserva ecologica, nature reserve, buenos aires, san telmo, puerto madero

The absolute best way to see the river (Rio de la Plata) in Buenos Aires is spending the day in the Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ecologico). Picnic, ride a bike, hike, enjoy the plants and flower with views of the river.

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New Digs… La Cupula!

by Angela on May 23, 2009 · 5 comments

in look

warm candles under the dome

Long-term vs. short-term rentals in Buenos Aires. Our new apartment in San Telmo has a dome and it’s on the top floor of the same building as the two apartments we rent out.

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La Peña del Colorado

by Angela on March 25, 2009 · 8 comments

in eat, listen, see

La Jury at La Peña del Colorado

Live folklore shows and a rowdy crowd make La Peña del Colorado one of our favorite spots in town. Argentinean folklore features amazing guitar players with talented criollo singers. Order the pinguino, but make sure you get some soda to go with it.

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Introducing The Pad!

by Angela on December 24, 2008 · 4 comments

in look

Living Room of the Pad

The Pad in San Telmo is a bright and spacious two-bedroom apartment with a great terrace in a turn-of-the-century building. We’re two blocks from Plaza Dorrego and two blocks from Puerto Madero. Make this gorgeous apartment your home in Buenos Aires.

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Polo in Buenos Aires

by Angela on November 23, 2008 · 2 comments

in know

Polo Match

The 115th Argentine Open Polo Championship is underway in Palermo. This is one of the oldest and most well respected tournaments in the world with some of the very best polo players. The matches are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 and 5:30 pm.

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Noche de los Museos 2008

by Angela on November 10, 2008 · 2 comments

in know, see

flower bokeh hawaii

La Noche de los Museos happens once a year in Buenos Aires. Bus lines are free. Museums stay open until the wee hours (and they’re free, too). It’s one of the best nights of the year.

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Tango Classes at Tango Brujo

by Angela on August 18, 2008 · 12 comments

in get, know, see

Shop at Tango Brujo in Downtown Buenos Aires

I should begin by pointing out that I don’t know how to dance tango. I think it’s amazing though and I’d love to learn. So when my mom and niece were coming to visit, I decided it was time to take a couple of classes with people who know as little as I do and [...]

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