Porteño Spanish has many idiosyncrasies. Among the challenges are a high lunfardo slang content, the letter ‘s’ often ‘missing in action,’ and the tendency of locals to speak at rapid-fire pace. Despite these initial trials, Buenos Aires is a great place to learn Spanish. It’s a city of contrasts, mixing a Latin American spirit with … Read more
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 … Read more
The Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is soliciting volunteers to help for three hours of vegetation planting this Sunday. Several time per year staff at the Buenos Aires reserve invite the community to join together to plant native species in the city’s largest green space. Families and children are welcome. A good chance to meet new … Read more
Finding a reasonably priced room to rent in a shared house in Buenos Aires can sometimes be a challenge. The last few years all sorts of people are looking to capitalize on the influx of foreigners here who are willing and/or forced to pay much more than the locals for housing. Just look at some … Read more
The end of February and early March, when everyone is coming back from summer vacation in Buenos Aires is the best time of year to job hunt. A quick glance at Craigslist turns up job offers for waitresses, bar backs, English teachers, nannies, travel consultants and hostel desk staff. For most jobs listed there is … Read more