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Argentina
Please collaborate with the Monedas!
One message beams from the subway stations and kiosks of Buenos Aires: "Please collaborate with the Monedas!" Monedas are Argentine coins, and my advice is to hold on to these ... read more
20 Nov 2009
by Brian Funk
20 Nov 2009
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Don't take offense at the flattery
If you’re heading to Argentina, you should know that the men are not afraid to lavish women with flattering words. If a woman is walking down the street and ... read more
11 Oct 2009
by Audrey Bergner
11 Oct 2009
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Seriously, look both ways
Crossing the road is never more difficult than it is in Argentina. Even when the crosswalk gives you the right of way, cars will continue to go left on red ... read more
04 Oct 2009
by Jon Brandt
04 Oct 2009
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It's okay to eat Pancho!
If you've been around Latin America, you know that "Pancho" is a nickname for someone named Francisco. However, in Argentina, Pancho is the word used for hot dogs. No ... read more
04 Oct 2009
by Jon Brandt
04 Oct 2009
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Don't miss La Bomba de Tiempo
If you are in Buenos Aires, absolutely do not miss La Bomba de Tiempo, an enormous weekly drum show at an outdoor cultural space called Ciudad Cultural Konex. Particularly in ... read more
30 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
30 Jun 2009
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Getting the "in" on cultural activities in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is so full of concerts, art exhibits, dance shows, and fairs that choosing a cultural activity can be overwhelming. One way to get the "in" on weekly activities ... read more
30 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
30 Jun 2009
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Finding the best fairs
San Telmo's Sunday artisan fair and Recoleta's weekend artisan fair are perhaps the two best-known "ferias" in Buenos Aires. But they are certainly not the only places to ... read more
30 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
30 Jun 2009
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Watch for fakes
Fake money is just a part of life in Argentina, and it's important to keep an eye out for false bills. When you receive a 100-peso note, always check ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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How to travel Argentina by bus
Most people in Argentine do long-distance travel via bus. Called "micros," most buses come with comfy seats, meals, wine and bathrooms. If you live in Buenos Aires, you will leave ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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Travel fast, pick up a monedero
This is one of the best tips I can give: Pick up a plastic quick-ride card to ride the subway in Buenos Aires. Most people purchase paper subway passes, often ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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Ride the bus to the end of the line
If you're tired of seeing the same scenery in Buenos Aires, try this: Hop on a colectivo (that's a city bus!), any colectivo, and don't get off ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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Two resources that will help you speak like an Argentine
Argentine slang sent me into a tizzy when I first arrived here, and it still continues to confuse me. If you're wandering the streets of Buenos Aires and don ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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Cure your mate
If you stay in Argentina long enough, you're going to want to to make your own mate, a ritual that is perhaps Argentina's most important social tradition. (Don ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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No drinking the night before an election
Here's something handy (and interesting): In Argentina, it is illegal to sell alcohol the night before an election. The idea is that politicians want the electorate to head to ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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How to get vaccinated for free
Keep in mind that if you are in Argentina and want to travel to Bolivia, you'll need to get a vaccine against yellow fever. If you don't want ... read more
28 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
28 Jun 2009
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Don't buy new books in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires is pure temptation for book lovers. Glossy new books practically spill out of stores on Santa Fe and Corrientes, and you can't get off a colectivo without ... read more
24 Jun 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
24 Jun 2009
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Right cheek kisses everywhere
In Buenos Aires, the right cheek-kiss is everywhere. Everyone does it to say both hello and goodbye. At the gym, big muscly guys greet each other with a kiss. It ... read more
23 Jun 2009
by Gillian Gutenberg
23 Jun 2009
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Who’s the ñoqui here?
Want to understand the graffiti scrawled all over Buenos Aires? Keep this in mind: A “ñoqui” isn’t just a type of pasta, it’s also an insult thrown at ... read more
31 May 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
31 May 2009
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Get your Guia-T
This is important for getting around Buenos Aires: Pick up a Guia-T. This pocket-sized mapbook includes all subway lines and all (300+) bus lines, as well a detailed index of ... read more
30 May 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
30 May 2009
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Finding sushi burritos
Want to eat sushi in Buenos Aires without paying a price that makes your stomach turn? If you’re not afraid of a little sushi adventure, you can find rolls ... read more
30 May 2009
by Julie Turkewitz
30 May 2009
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