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A visit to the Supermarket

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:49:00 GMT

The main difference with Argentinian supermarkets is the selection of groceries on offer. The many colourful packets of yerba-mate are one product that stand out as being a bit different.

Fire in barrio Once

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:59:00 GMT

There was big news in Buenos Aires today - a fire started in a building in barrio Once, forcing the closure of several blocks of streets as over 80 firefighters struggled to control the blaze.

Planetario Galileo Galilei

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:07:00 GMT

If you're in Buenos Aires and disappointed that you can't see the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere then why not plan a visit to the Planetario de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires in the Palermo parks area.

Caminando en Caminito

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:11:00 GMT

One place high on the list of tourist must-sees in Buenos Aires is colourful Caminito in the barrio of La Boca. Go and browse the local artist's wares and catch a live tango performance on the street.

Fresh juice with a difference

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT

There's a juice bar I used to walk past in the winter. With today's hot weather fresh juice sounded refreshingly nice so I thought it was time to give it a go and wandered over to see what they have on offer.

More empanadas, this time mine!

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:05:00 GMT

As you read a couple of days ago, I really love empanadas. After the last home delivery I thought, "why not try making them myself?" Well, that's exactly what I did...

Empanadas de la Aguada

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:55:00 GMT

Empanadas, I love them. They're tasty, convenient, come in lots of flavours and can be delivered to your apartment at almost any time of day or night. Last night we thought we'd try some regional empanadas especiales from La Aguada.

Air-condition me

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:25:00 GMT

With another scorcher today (reaching over 38 degrees), Buenos Aires was not the most pleasant place to be. Air conditioners are working overtime and putting strain on the country's electrical system.