Editor’s note: of all the places in the world, Antarctica is the one I’d most love to see, although the crossing as described by Hedy seems rough. I hope you enjoy this amazing look into a place so few have been. For more of Hedy’s writing, click here to visit her index page. This might…
When seeing a new place, it is always super exciting to be able to easily combine it with seeing another new place. After all, two is better than one, right? (Normally.) Buenos Aires is one of the top destinations in South America, and rightly so. (Click here to read my ultimate guide to Buenos Aires…
Where do I even start? I loved this city, more than most. It is easily in the top five for me of my personal favorites in the world, and after having spent a full month living there, I can’t wait to come back. I’d even consider moving to Buenos Aires. High praise, I know. But…
The politics of other countries is interesting to me. Who is held in high esteem? Who seems to have things named for him/her? Who is the person others claim to be disciples of in order to win elections? In Buenos Aires, I was surprised to find that Juan Peron’s name is all over the place.…
I am, more than most things, a foodie. But rather than five star restaurant dinners (don’t get me wrong; they have their place), I absolutely love good street food. I was not expecting Buenos Aires to be one of the best street food destinations I’ve ever visited. But it is. So if you come to…
Yes, I am Jewish. While I am no longer overtly active in a religious sense, it is a huge part of my identity. So one of the things I made sure to make a part of my trip to Buenos Aires was to explore a bit of the Jewish community here. After all, Argentina has…
Another beautiful day in Buenos Aires, and another neighborhood to explore. More than most cities, Buenos Aires is a collection of unique neighborhoods, each with a completely different look and feel. Puerto Madero stands out for its ultra-modern appeal, new glass skyscrapers towering over the city’s old center. But there is more here to discover.…
In a country of good food, Argentina has a couple things that stand out above all others. This is the land of beef and red wine. And while neither are produced here in Buenos Aires, both can certainly be appreciated on a visit to the Argentine capital. More than that, both really must be experienced…
This is easily my favorite neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Yes, Palermo, located in the north of the city, just west of the Recoleta district (click here to read about Recoleta) is less touristy, with only a couple sights that would attract the average traveler. It lacks much of the spectacular architecture that defines some of…
It seems a shame to make this comparison, but the fact is that while many Americans have heard of Simon Bolivar, the hero of the independence of most of northern South America (from Colombia down to Peru), few have heard of his southern equivalent, Jose de San Martin. In fact, until researching my trip to…