Tag Archives: good and bad

5 Worst Things About Teaching English

Posted on April 6, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I think teaching English abroad can become a little too glamorized in some online forums, including my own blog.  While I had a blast spending the last year teaching English in Buenos Aires, it wasn’t always pleasant, and was sometimes … Continue reading →

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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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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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Winter Break!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I have had enough of reading my friends’ summer facebook status updates! “Suzy Q has a sunburn.”          “Joey is going to the beach.” I cannot tell you how painful reading each one of those summer posts … 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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The Answer to Your Questions, Tpaul

Posted on August 13, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

I received some questions from a reader, so here are the answers for everyone: 1) What do you love and hate most about your decision to live in BA? I love the people.  In my experience they have been friendly, … Continue reading →

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5 Favorite Things About The Subte

Posted on August 6, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Subte is the Argentine word for Subway.  Here is the Buenos Aires Subte Map: 5.  Mercado Libre (free market) Do you ever think, ‘hmmm, I really could use a new pair of socks, but I don’t have time to go … Continue reading →

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