Whilst travelling abroad, it's not uncommon to come across some interesting uses of language - either translations into English or occasions when a word is used in the native language but which has a totally different sense in your own ...
Constructed in 1936, and reaching over 60 metres in height, the Obelisco in Buenos Aires is one of the more recognisable monuments in the city. Situated on the site of the San Nicolás de Bari church, its position commemorates the ...
A memorable bookshop is usually one that has a large, impressive and interesting selection of books. A place where you can allow yourself to get lost in a world of print for several hours. In Buenos Aires however, there is ...
Situated at one end of the architectural centrepiece of Buenos Aires, the Congreso Nacional is a spectacular building that never fails to impress the first time you see it. Home to the 2 chambers of the Argentine parliament, it was ...
UPDATE: As of 7th January 2013 the Brugeoise wooden trains have sadly been removed from service. There aren't many cities in the world where catching a subway train can be classed as a cultural activity, but in Buenos Aires you can ...
It's not on everybody's list and it takes a little bit of effort to get there, but once you've got your cheap flight to Buenos Aires a visit to the weekly Feria de Mataderos in Buenos Aires is a truly ...
Friday 24th February was a momentous date. Although you may not have noticed anything special at the time, let me tell you, it was indeed special. For on this day, 447 days since Pete from Hawaii turned up in Plaza ...
If you fancy a few days away from the city and feel the need to dip your toes in the ocean then you might want to consider a visit across the River Plate to Punta del Este. A mix of ...
Saw this doing the rounds today - a nicely done short film showing trackless rollercoasters zooming around Buenos Aires. It's all special effects of course, but it shows the wonderful architecture of this beautiful city off very nicely. Buenos Aires - ...
UPDATE: Note that as of December 2012, bus fares will start at 3 pesos if you do not pay with a Sube card. If you've been in Buenos Aires over the last few weeks you may have noticed long queues ...
