Category Archives: culture

Costumbres Argentinos

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bradley

The famous Argentine 80′s rock song Costumbres Argentinos by the infamous band Los Abuelos de la Nada documented the powerful and distinct cultural customs and traditions of Argentina. I spent my Sunday with my group of local Argentine friends, some … Continue reading →

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Pop Culture of Buenos Aires, Argentina Part 1

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Bradley

Television and pop culture is very strange here. The men have had more plastic surgery than the women, transvestites are idolized, and 95% of airtime is filled with girls dancing in thongs. Argentine television is a perfect diversion from the … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Slang of Buenos Aires, Argentina Part 1

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Bradley

I didn’t understand a word when I first landed in Argentina. I studied Spanish in college, got all A’s, but no amount of formal classes can prepare someone for communicating in Buenos Aires. Not only do the porteños speak ridiculously … Continue reading →

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How To Communicate with Your Waiter or Waitress in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

The wait staff in Argentina is much more laid back than in the US. They will not come up to your table every five seconds asking if you’re satisfied with your food or if you need more water (see “7 … Continue reading →

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Malbec Foot Ointment?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

According to a recent article at BreakingTravelNews.com, wine is being used at Belle Uve spa at the Le Tre Vaselle Resort in Torgiano, Italy as a form of therapy.  Ointments are made from grapes and herbs and then used as … Continue reading →

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