Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie made history in May this year when she published an op-ed in the New York Times revealing that she had a double mastectomy and subsequent reconstructive surgery after testing positive for a BRCA gene mutation associated with high rates of breast cancer. The mainstream press hailed Jolie’s revelation as a […]
Typical Housing Options for Foreigners in Buenos Aires
Whether you’re staying in Buenos Aires for one month or indefinitely, finding a place to live can bring unexpected challenges and surprises. Wander Argentina presents the pros and cons of the seven most common living situations that tourists, students, and foreign workers are bound to encounter in Buenos Aires. Living with a señora or […]
Hospitality Exchange Services
Couchsurfing may be the most popular hospitality exchange site in Argentina for nomads and those that love them, but it’s not the only one. Servas Open Doors was the first modern hospitality exchange service, beginning way back in 1949, before the term ‘couch surfing’ was even coined. With the motto, ‘Minds, hearts and doors open,’ […]
Couch Surfing in Argentina
Once the domain of homeless musicians and aimless wanderers, couch surfing is more of an art than a sport. Taking up friendly locals on offers of free place to crash is a great way to save money while traveling and meet new people — especially if you’re low on cash, friendly and willing to rough […]
Five Argentina Homestay Tips
A homestay is the ideal way to learn a new language and culture while enjoying some of the comforts of home. In Argentina, as with homestays everywhere, the experience is like the proverbial box of chocolates — you never know what you’ll get. You may get matched to a family so perfect it gives you […]
