Archive for the ‘Argentina’ Category
Thursday, September 9th, 2010
The most common conversation I have with other foreigners about their first impressions of Buenos Aires usually goes something like this: "It wasn't what I expected. It's so … civilized!"
Well, yes and no. This thriving, international capital is something of an anomaly in South America.
Parts of B.A. look, feel and ...
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
I just got back from the source of dulce de leche: Argentina. They serve it everywhere and in everything. On breakfast buffets in the hotels it is translated as “milk candy.” A little much for me in the morning, but if a little spread on your toast gets your day going-why ...
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Monday, September 6th, 2010
In the Oscar-award winning movie "Secreto de Sus Ojos," there's a quote that pretty much sums up what it means to be a soccer fan in Argentina.
“A man can change anything. His face, his home, his family, his girlfriend, his religion, his God. But there's one thing he can't change. ...
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Did you know that the only kosher McDonald's outside Israel is in Buenos Aires? That fact speaks to both the size of the Argentine Jewish population and how many of them follow traditional dietary laws. But it also suggests how assimilated Argentine Jews are. Argentines consume more beef per capita ...
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Argentina’s hotel building boom can be held up as a symbol of South America’s climb back from the global downturn.
The country has 15 projects in the development pipeline representing 1,700 rooms, according to STR Global. Of those 1,700 rooms, 68.9% or 1,172, are currently in the in-construction phase of development.
Argentina’s ...
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Transport throughout the city of Buenos Aires is tough to say the least, I have found problems in nearly every form of transport that have taken. Be it delays, overcrowding or just incredibly confusing! But last week I made a discovery. Bicycles.
Its a great feeling to be able to leave ...
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
This month, I paid $8 to watch a dyed-blonde Julia Roberts prance across the globe, draped in what can only be described as prototypes from J. Crew’s “Ashrams and Anchors” line.
And then, a week later, I did it again.
I freely admit that the five hours I spent watching “Eat Pray ...
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
To its dazzling tango, world-renowned beef and oh-so-European flair, Argentina can now add an altogether different touristic calling card: gay marriage. Or at least that's the hope of many travel pros, who see in the nation's surprise move to legalize same-sex unions -- the first Latin American country to do ...
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
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SOURCE:
"Photos: Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires"
Aug 25, 2010
KOMO News
http://www.komonews.com
http://www.komonews.com/news/entertainment/101530813.html
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Once in Motion® is delighted to announce it’s largest event of the year, the 1st Annual Buenos Aires Players Ball, which will take place on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at UniClub in Buenos Aires.
The unique element of this event is that the organizers have committed to donating a portion of ...
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