Taxi Nazi: No Taxi For You!
La Boca is a sketchy place at night. We knew this. However, because all of us think we are above danger, we took buses there. Stephanie arrived on her own while Ayngelina and I walked together. As we wandered the poorly lit streets and avoided shady characters hiding in the shadows, Ayngelina and I realized something. Continue reading
Jueves a la Mesa: Vegetarian Cuisine in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is not known for its vegetables. This is the land of steak, steak and more steak. If you're looking for a "lighter" meal maybe grab a ham sandwich made on a super sweet medialuna. Even meat eaters can get really burnt out on all the meat in this town, which is why the whole concept of Jueves a la Mesa is so brilliant. Continue reading
Argentine Medical Exams: Unexplained Coins, Angry Clam Chairs and Shin Viewings
The country of Argentina requires you to jump through a lot of hoops to become a legal employee. Someday, when I am holding my Work Visa in my hands, I will have the energy to write about all of them. For now, however, I'd like to just tell you about the medical exams (examenes preocupacionales) aka 2 of the weirdest hours in my life. Continue reading
Confession: I’m Afraid of Horses
I said it. I am afraid of horses. Those strong, majestic creatures everyone seems to adore so much? I don't want to be anywhere near them. I wasn't always this way. I, like every other young girl, loved horses at one time. I combed the hair of My Little Ponies and occasionally slipped "pony" on my Christmas list. This was all before I met Princess. Continue reading
Drinking Games Around the World
Nothing brings people together like alcohol. When I studied abroad in Mendoza, Argentina years ago we taught the locals Beer Pong and built them their own Beer Bong. Every country has its traditions and that goes for drinking games as well. I polled friends from around the world and... Continue reading
You Know You’re Becoming a Porteño When…
Buenos Aires is the home of many ex-pats and the resting spot for many travelers. The citizens of Buenos Aires (Porteños) have some distinct habits and it's pretty easy to fall into the typical Porteño routine. This is for all those foreigners who are turning into Porteños. You know you're a Porteño when... Continue reading
