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5 Normal Things I Wouldn’t Do as a Tourist in Buenos Aires

Posted on November 17, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Coming to a new culture made me realize some of the norms that I took for granted.  Here is some advice if you’re thinking about touring BA: 5. Drive When I visited Chile in August with my parents, my Dad … Continue reading →

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Parade of Bolivians

Posted on October 25, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

A walk on a sunny spring afternoon led us to the discovery of a huge parade of Bolivians on Avenida de Mayo. The paraders were dressed up in full costumes made from shiny fabrics that glittered in the sun. Marching … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Customs of Patriarchy

Posted on October 14, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Yeah, you read the title right. Patriarchy lives strong in this latin country, where men pride themselves on being manly, and women very feminine.  That being said, the President of Argentina is a woman… This feminist has enjoyed the interesting … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Things to Get Used to in Buenos Aires

Posted on August 27, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

5. Cookies for breakfast? If breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, someone forgot to tell the Argentines. For those of you used to consuming a healthy or substantial morning meal, I’m sorry to tell you that … Continue reading →

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What The Bidet!?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

  “Don’t talk potty talk!” was a common mantra at my childhood dinner table, and a rule that my little brother in particular had trouble abiding. Not speaking about the bathroom and what goes on within it has been a … Continue reading →

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A Blunt Conversation with an Argentine

Posted on August 14, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I picked the brain an Argentine friend the other day about this country and concept that is Argentina.  I liked what he had to say, so I took notes, and now I’ve expanded them for your reading pleasure.  If some … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Plastic Surgery Enthusiasts

Posted on August 11, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I was zapping (Argentine for channel surfing) through the TV channels over the weekend, and stopped on a program similar to ‘Dancing with the Stars’.  I was absolutely shocked by how much bad plastic surgery you can see on TV, … Continue reading →

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A Day in Palermo Viejo

Posted on July 29, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

In my mind there are two different worlds in Buenos Aires – Capital, and Palermo.  Sometimes they feel as different as night and day.  I live in Capital, and when I get a craving for glamour – I go to … Continue reading →

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Matilda’s Bakery

Posted on July 21, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

July 20th is Friends Day in Argentina!  The day is set aside to spend time with friends.  I met up with my friend Jules at Matilda’s – a small restaurant and bakery in San Telmo. We had coffee and I … Continue reading →

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