If there is one indisputable fact about Argentina, it’s that life is never boring here. Cacerolazos, clattery protests in which citizens take to the streets and hang out of their apartment windows while banging on pots and pans, have returned to Buenos Aires and other large cities. History Repeats Itself in Argentina Cacerolazos became emblematic […]
Teaching English in Argentina: Logistics of the Job
Teaching English is the most common job among English-speaking expats in Argentina but the experience can vary widely from ‘easy money’ to ‘logistical nightmare.’ There are a number of things to consider before taking an English teaching job with a school. It’s also important to plan for the sometimes involved logistics of the job in order […]
Conquer the Job Interview in Argentina
Once versed on how to job hunt in Argentina how does one seal the deal with a killer interview? The Argentine entrevista is similar to its American and British counter-parts but has just a few cultural caveats. Here’s some advice to win over the hearts and minds of future Argentine jefes (bosses): Demonstrate reliability […]
EcoBici: Buenos Aires’ Free Bike Lending Program
The city of Buenos Aires public bike program, EcoBici (formerly Mejor en Bici, or Better by Bike) provides an ecological, healthy and fast alternative to traditional public transportation. Bright Yellow Bikes Since late 2010 the yellow bike depots have sprouted up around Buenos Aires as part of the municipal initiative put into effect by then-mayor and […]
The Real Argentina: Volunteer with Un Techo para mi Pais
Visits to the outdoor markets in San Telmo, Palermo Viejo and Tigre, while obligatory for visitors to Buenos Aires, can sometimes leave you feeling like an anonymous tourist in a distant land. If you really want an insider’s view into life in Argentina you need to experience the people and not just the places the […]
