Hot Day in Buenos Aires? Get some Ice Cream!

There are plenty of fantastic ice cream joints to choose from in Buenos Aires, but for a reliable chain, head to Freddo. There are countless branches around town, and the chain has high standards that are upheld throughout the different locations.
Freddo started in 1969 as a family business, which was sold in the early 90s. [...]

National Fine Art Museum in Buenos Aires

National Fine Art Museum in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is teeming with culture, and no doubt you have a list of museums you want to visit. Make sure you have the Bellas Artes (Fine Art) Museum on that list.
The National Museum of Fine Arts has a variety of paintings on display, most of which are done by 19th century European impressionists.
The coolest [...]

Palmero Woods – The Central Park of Buenos Aires

To get away from the hustle and the bustle of the city, while still being in the city, head over to Palmero Park. It is located about 15 minutes from the downtown area and is a favorite spot among locals for jogging, cycling, playing football, rollarblading, and just hanging out friends and family.
The park [...]

Renting a Car for Travel in Argentina

The public transportation in Buenos Aires is excellent, and even out into the country the bus/train services are quite reliable and comfortable. However, if you are into doing your own exploring you will want to rent a car. (If you are going to only be in BA, then there is no need to rent a [...]

Free Tours of Buenos Aires

While the rest of the world saw a 2% drop in tourism revenue in 2008, Argentina saw a modest 5% increase. Why? Well, as vacations to European hot-spots become out of the question, a Europeanesque town where the dollar still holds strong against the peso is the best solution, which brings us to Buenos Aires.
Buenos [...]

All You Can Eat at Las Tinajas Buffet Restaurant in Mendoza

The variety of places to eat in Mendoza is pretty astounding – you can find practically anything you want between the many hotel restaurants, private restaurants, and small diners.
One of the more popular places to grab some grub at is Las Tinajas, an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant. It is popular among tourists from other countries [...]

Hikking and Trekking in Mendoza

Mendoza is most famous for its wine, but the region is also great for trekking. Mountains surround all of Mendoza and the scenery in the area is completely distinct from other parts of Argentina. Large, bold faced mountains sit on the horizon of dry land.
Head out from Mendoza along the one lane highway to the [...]

Business Ideas for Expats

Let’s face it, all of us, except the independently wealthy, have to work. For those living abroad this often means internet work, such as writing, copywriting, editing, programming and graphic design, to name a few. But what about expats who have found work in the country they are living, those who are partaking in the [...]

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