Category Archives: Buenos Aires Culture

points of interest about Argentine culture

More Hair Than Wit

Posted on August 1, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

Is it just me, or do Porteñas have really nice hair?  Forgive the stereotype. Every day I see shiny heads of impossibly long, healthy, radiant hair.  It makes me think of the mythological locks of the princesses in old fairytale books … Continue reading →

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Home Hotel – Let’s Move In

Posted on July 20, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

I love Palermo’s boutique hotel culture!  The city is full of smaller, personalized hotel treasures so lovely that I almost feel sad living here, because the boutique culture is part of what makes Buenos Aires is such a great vacation … Continue reading →

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When I Went Shopping With Shop Hop

Posted on July 7, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

In the treacherous unknowns of the Buenos Aires fashion world, one woman has made it her mission to lead fashionistas to light and make sense of the flashy clothes that seem illogical on their hangers.  She is Sophie Lloyd, and she taught … Continue reading →

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A Ride Home During Moyano’s Strike

Posted on June 28, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

My breath was shaken by the nearby explosions when I got off the ferry from Colonia.  I could hear the cannons firing for Moyano’s strike when the cab driver picked me up at the station.  I wondered what it felt … Continue reading →

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León Ferrari. Brailles y Relecturas de la Biblia Exhibit MALBA

Posted on June 26, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

Untitled, 1986 (San Pedro), Collage over paper.  source I spent a leisurely Sunday strolling through the inventively curated gallery spaces of MALBA, or Museo de Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.  I was caught off guard and completely entranced by the June exhibition: León … Continue reading →

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Feriado Fun at Barrio Chino

Posted on May 30, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

Argentina is notorious for its copious amounts of national holidays.  This last week Argentines celebrated the anniversary of their declaration of independence from Spain by eating traditional Argentine foods like locro, and Spanish foods like hot chocolate and churros. New … Continue reading →

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Expressions of Culture. A Buenos Aires Street Art Tour.

Posted on May 28, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

I just had the coolest day.  And I have a lot of cool days, so that’s saying something.  I went on a Street Art Tour with Buenos Aires Street Art. To see graffiti and murals is an unavoidable daily occurrence. … Continue reading →

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Thrice for the Charm – Colonia, Uruguay

Posted on April 1, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

On a sunny Saturday I sat on the blue cloth covered recliner of the river ferry, docked in  the Buenos Aires port, set to cross the river.  The engines fired up and I glanced at my blackberry, whose red light … Continue reading →

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Yoga Classes in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 26, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

Paying it forward to the other yoginis: Valle Tierra Plaza Armenia.  Ashtanga and other sacred traditions.  Warm Rooms.  Crowded locker space.  Great 1hr 15 minute classes. Buena Onda Canitas, Recoleta, San Telmo.  Moonlit yoga sessions.  Classes offered in English.  Private … Continue reading →

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10 Favorite Corners of the Earth

Posted on March 6, 2012 by MyBeautifulAir

I’ve been lucky to have see the world from the vantage point of multiple locations.  I started traveling at a young age and have yet to stop and my wanderlust and curiosity for the world were encouraged by my parents, … Continue reading →

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