Monthly Archives: August 2013
Caballito: A (not so) insider’s guide to la vida diaria in my neighborhood
Much like any other large city, Buenos Aires has dozens of distinct barrios within its borders, some of the most famous being Recoleta (site of the Recoleta cemetery, which holds the gravesites of Eva Perón and Jorge Luis Borges, among … Continue reading
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A Warm Welcome
I arrived to my new home and was welcomed by flowers, a cute note, and my own set of (very ancient looking) keys–Argentina-themed key ring included.
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First Impressions: Street Art, Subtes, and Politics
The first thing I noticed about Buenos Aires was the graffiti. Unlike the swear words and unintelligible phrases that oftentimes mar the walls of city buildings and highway underpasses in the States, the porteños have turned graffiti into an art … Continue reading
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Pressed Flowers 