Archive for the ‘South America’ Category
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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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Q&A: In Buenos Aires: Gay-Friendly Spots …
Q. My boyfriend and I plan to take a two-week wedding trip to Argentina around Thanksgiving. We’d like to spend part of the time in Buenos Aires, with a side trip or two. And we’d enjoy some time at a nice beach. Any recommendations ...
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
I am about to make a dinner reservation, except that I don’t know where I’ll be eating. I’ve been told that once I book a table the location will be revealed. What is certain: I will be eating at one of the “puertas cerradas,’’ or closed-door restaurants, that are the ...
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
The 2010 World Cup will be the 12th instalment of the tournament. Originally awarded to the city of Buenos Aires the venue was switched to Rosario when the chosen club in the capital city refused to host due to financial restrictions.
Where: a new 12,000 seater stadium has been built.
When: Aug ...
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