The Mysterious Language of the Tango Milonga
There is also a curious language between the men and women that frequent the milonga tango halls of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We spotlight the protocols and various facial expressions, hand gestures and body movements.
The Hotel Bauen: Democracy and a Duvet
Closed in 2001 but occupied illegally by its former employees and reopened to the public in 2003, the Hotel Bauen has a unique history.
History and the History of Tango
Tango is irrefutably recognized as one of the most passionate forms of dance worldwide, but the history of tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina is quite surprising.
A Regal Burger King & A Kosher McDonalds
Buenos Aires Fast Food Exclusive: A Burger King that used to be a palatial residence for the Alvear family… and the only Kosher McDonalds outside of Israel.
Eating Art at Max’s Supper Club
Behind a non-descript door front in Recoleta, Max’s Supper Club enjoys an intimate setting within a massive space surrounded by striking displays of art. Max hosts in conjunction with Juanele AR, art-scene connoisseurs and graffiti tour-guides in San Telmo. This collaboration of the visual and oral arts provides opportunity for guests to savor art in all the senses; sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.
Tango Argentina: Sensuality in 4 Steps
Certain cities are synonymous with certain things. While people travel to Paris for the Eiffel Tower, New York for the Statue of Liberty, Venice for the gondolas or Las Vegas for all three, there is only one destination where people go to experience tango: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Side Trip: Medieval Disneyland
About 30 miles from the center of Buenos Aires, on the site of a former garbage dump, lies a replica of a European medieval village called Campanopolis. While not open to the general public, Campanopolis holds an annual Renaissance Fair, and is available for private functions for 10-1000 people. Educational tours are also available to groups or individuals by reservation only.
The Disappeared and the Sidewalks of BA
Few people pay attention to city sidewalks, but in Buenos Aires, some pay tribute to the 30,000 victims known as Los Desaparecidos.
Lost in Translation
When we try to speak a language other than our native tongue, there’s a gap in brain synapses while connecting and translating words. Sometimes these gaps create very amusing advertising!
The Bombing of the Plaza de Mayo
Visitors to Buenos Aires might be surprised to see that in front of the emblematic Casa Rosada, the public square known as the Plaza de Mayo was bombed by it’s own people in 1955.
Traditional Foods Celebrate Independence
The national holidays in Argentina are a time of patriotism, but also for pigging out on traditional hearty foods!
Expat Feature: A Couple of Hot Sauce Ya-Yas
Most people expect certain stereotypes when visiting a Spanish-speaking country. They believe that it’s always tropically hot, that you can order a margarita anywhere, and that all food is spicy. Well… Argentina has cold winters, the liquor store shelves are too packed with malbec to offer tequila and the food here can be very bland. If you’re craving something spicy, allow us to introduce you to the Ya Ya Bean Guys, Kevin Dean and Mark Sandusky.
