Wednesday 04 September 2013
What happens when superheroes retire?
Have you ever wondered what happens when superheroes hang up their capes and retire?
How do they readjust to 'normal life' after leaping tall buildings and fighting crime? Do they get a dog, li... read more.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Buenos Aires: Every wall is a canvas
When I first visited Buenos Aires in December last year I remember my first impression was that it was like Barcelona but with half the rules and twice the graffiti.
To fit in here, physical expr... read more.
Sunday 09 September 2012
Buenos Aires: Porteños & passion
Argentinians are famous for being passionate, meat
eating, polo playing, tango dancing, beautiful night owls - and
Porteños (from Buenos Aires) embody the extremities of this
stereotype.
S... read more.
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Give me a T-A-N-G-O
When you arrive in Buenos Aires there are a few things that are
impossible to avoid… Inflation, dog poo and thankfully, the
tango.
So what is the official definition of the Tango?
tan·go... read more.
Monday 25 June 2012
Holy ravioli revelations
For my birthday in Buenos Aires this year, I decided to have a
pasta making party.Who knew making ravioli from scratch
could teach me so much about life.
Here are the 10 lessons I learned f... read more.
Thursday 07 June 2012
Masa Critica: Movements that move me
Hours cycled:3
Times I rang my bell: 165
Pot holes I hit:43
People riding with a potplant on their head:
1
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Sunday 03 June 2012
A fabulous fortnight in Buenos Aires
Sitting on the balcony of my Buenos Aires apartment I am
reflecting on the past fortnight and embracing the last bit of hug
left in the waning winter sun. These little quiet moments have
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Sunday 20 May 2012
Who's the Argentinian New Girl? It's Indy
I love living in Buenos Aires but sometimes I need a break from
the madness of a place that feels like Spain - but with half the
rules and twice the graffiti. When I have one of these over... read more.
Thursday 22 December 2011
Eat Plants. Make Friends. Be Merry.
Asado, Parilla, Empanada, Carne, Pollo, Milanesa … Two
weeks in Buenos Aires has extended my Spanish vocabulary but most
of the words I've learned seem to describe meat! There's an
abundance ... read more.
Sunday 18 December 2011
Finding the fun in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is like an onion with layer upon layer of fun
things to do - you just need to know how to peel it. Here are four
things I recommend giving a go...
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Wednesday 14 December 2011
Spanish lessons: Before I walk I must crawl like a bebe
Día
uno: Tongue gymanstics and
alpha-beta-whata?
I arrive at Road2Argentina in Recoleta at 4.30pm for my
first language lesson with Interspanish. The plan is to do a two
week, two hour ... read more.