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Best Alfajor in Argentina: Tasting results
A passionate subject amongst those who have tried alfajores, we took the search for the best alfajor extremely seriously! We started the search for the best alfajor in Argentina with the Facebook community and asked
Inside The Buenos Aires Obelisk
The familiar sight of a tall, needle-like Obelisk can often be seen in the majority of large, famous cities around the world. The original monuments date back to Egyptian times and the landmarks paid respect to
Buenos Aires International Book Festival
One of the advantages of travelling is that you can finally get around to reading those books that you have been too busy to read during the year. The 38th Buenos Aires International Book Festival (Feria
The Underground Tango Music of Buenos Aires
Seeing a tango show in Buenos Aires is an essential activity and is at the top of most travellers’ list of things to do in Buenos Aires. Along with going to a football match and sightseeing the historical monuments
How to spend Semana Santa in Buenos Aires?
When is Semana Santa and Easter 2012?: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, takes place the week before Easter and includes the religious holydays of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. This year, Semana
Confiteria Del Molino: Visit before it vanishes
As you walk around the city of Buenos Aires, it is not hard to be taken aback by its architectural beauty and grand, historical buildings that tower over the streets of Buenos Aires. Due to the influence of
9 de Julio: Widest street in the world and more
Every major city in the world has a famous main avenue, New York has 5thAvenue and Paris has the Champs Elysees. Buenos Aires is no exception to the rule and like its steak sizes,
Experiencing Saint Patricks Day in Buenos Aires
Located over 6,800 miles away from Dublin, the city of Buenos Aires would seem like an unlikely place to find large Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. However, with the 5th largest Irish community in the world (approx. 700,000) coupled
International Womens Day: Here Come the Girls!
Today, is International Womens Day and each year, the UN decides on the theme of International Womens Day with 2012’s theme being, ‘‘Empower Women: End hunger and poverty’’. Countries around the world celebrate and acknowledge the contributions made
BsAs4u Review: Joaquin Alberdi Wine Tastings
If you are travelling to Argentina you will undoubtedly have heard about the famous wines which have infiltrated the worldwide wine market and have picked up many international awards. When visiting Argentina it can be hard
Buenos Aires Carnaval Fever
Throughout the month of February, the Carnaval 2012 spirit has been sweeping across Buenos Aires with some of the best 2012 Carnaval celebrations outside of Rio taking place on the Porteño streets. On Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st February, over 100
Top 5 Valentines Day activities in Buenos Aires
The summer weather, the delicious Porteño cuisine, the aromatic Argentine wines and the sexy tango in makes Valentines Day activities in Buenos Aires (Día de los Enamorados) this the perfect destination to spend with that special someone. Latin
Discover Buenos Aires this Summer By Yourself
Some travellers enjoy visiting and exploring a new city on their own instead of booking onto one of the many city tours. The biggest problem that faces travellers wanting to do a self-guided tour is the lack
El Ateneo Theatre: Now an Elegant Bookstore
Bookstores are not usually on a traveller’s sightseeing list however, in a city like Buenos Aires where reading is a huge part of its culture, with people reading books constantly whether walking in the street or standing
