When I reflect on my time in Argentina, I split it into two parts: Patagonia and the north. Patagonia was unforgettable, and El Chaltén and Bariloche were among the highlights of my year abroad. In contrast, northern Argentina didn’t make as much of an impression on me. This was wholly my problem, and it wasn’t … Continue reading Argentina recap
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Buenos Aires: the food
Since Argentines--porteños in particular--have late dinners, they need something in the afternoon to keep them going through the evening. Enter the merienda, which is basically a daily excuse to have coffee/tea and baked goods. Say no more--I’m on board. The late nights in Buenos Aires might not have worked for me, but meriendas were the … Continue reading Buenos Aires: the food
Buenos Aires
Sometimes I arrive in a large city with low expectations, but this wasn’t the case with Buenos Aires. Whenever I talked to someone--anyone--about Buenos Aires, they would gush and give me a long list of recommendations. Of course, I had to be different. When I first arrived in Buenos Aires, I kinda, maybe, sorta disliked … Continue reading Buenos Aires
Córdoba, Salta, and Mendoza
I swept through three cities in the northern half of Argentina: Córdoba, Salta, and Mendoza. These cities were less memorable (for me) than other parts of the country, so I’ll be brief(er) in recapping them. CÓRDOBA Córdoba seems like a great city in which to live or study, but it’s not a typical travel destination. … Continue reading Córdoba, Salta, and Mendoza
Bariloche
Bariloche is touristy and extra, but I loved it; maybe I’m just basic (actually, I know I’m basic). If you want to disconnect from the grid, El Bolsón might be a better option, but Bariloche has plenty of striking views. In fact, the scenery around Bariloche resounded with me more than the landscape in El … Continue reading Bariloche
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