Karla Johan: Sommelier of Mate
Name: Karla Johan Profession: Sommelier of Mate & Author Lives: Belgrano, Buenos Aires From: Missiones Age: 45 and well-preserved, thanks to mate! How and at what age did you start …
Bariloche: Ultimate Guide to ‘Argentina’s Switzerland’
Bariloche, nestled along the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by snow-capped peaks serves as the gateway to the playland of Patagonia. The Rio Negro province’s largest city offers …
Porteño Corner: Melany Vega
Name: Melany VegaProfession: Promoter/Singer Lives: Congreso, Buenos Aires (originally from Salto, Uruguay)Age: 25 • You grew up in Uruguay. Where? And what was it like to grow up there? I …
Roaring Mount Tronador & The Black Glacier
Mount Tronador, only 90 kilometers from downtown Bariloche, is one of the most accessible and popular destinations in Patagonia. The ‘thundering mountain’ is the highest peak in Nahuel Huapi National …
Andean Lakes Crossing Tour: Trace an Ancient Route through Patagonia
The Andean Lakes Crossing Tour is a unique trip that highlights Patagonia’s unparalleled beauty. The ‘Cruce Andino’ Tour, is a 180km (112 miles) trip through the southern Andes mountain’s of …
Porteño Corner: Author & Teacher, Walter Freiberg
Walter Freiberg, Writer & TeacherAge: 31Lives: San Justo, Buenos Aires • People love your novels for Spanish language learners (which you write under the name Paco Ardit) and you’ve had …
Gran Bar Danzón: Buenos Aires’ James Bond-Style Bar
If James Bond had to rendezvous with a seductive female double agent in Buenos Aires he would probably invite her to El Gran Bar Danzón for a cocktail. This Recoleta …
Culinary Customs of Argentina: Mealtimes & What to Eat
Sizzling steaks, Malbec from Mendoza, cheese-laden pizza and pastries galore — Argentines are proud of their food, from the succulent to the sweet. Local culinary quirks stretch further than just …
Ride-Sharing in Argentina: Uber & Cabify
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber are a popular option for visitors to Buenos Aires and other large cities in Argentina. They are often more cost efficient and also remove some …
Art Factory: Buenos Aires’ Hippest Hostel
Art Factory hostel is a cool option for a stay in Buenos Aires, not just for the graffiti throughout each location, but the relaxed, friendly vibe. Since opening their original …