Archive | November, 2010

How much should you pack?

Brian Athey When flying to Buenos Aires, it’s important to contemplate what to pack and plan ahead.  Do you really need extra pair of sandals or that fun floppy hat you only wear while drinking whiskey?  Do I have space for bringing gifts back, and if so, how much will those gifts weight?  The consequences [...]

Choripán-A savory addiction

Hi, my name is Brian and I’m addicted to choripán.  I can remember my first choripán like it was yesterday.  I had been shopping for bombillas in La Boca and while looking out at the “splendor” of the Riachuelo I smelled something glorious.  I walked toward a barbeque pit like a zombie after fresh flesh [...]

Drinking like a Porteño

Brian Athey Truth be told, Argentines aren’t as renowned for their drinking of alcohol as other cultures. And when massive drinking does happen it’s usually with a select mixture of libations.  The most local blend is FERNET & COCA COLA-which even has it’s own facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Plata-Argentina/Tomar-Fernet-con-mis-amigos/88265098720?ref=ts).  Most “extranjeros” under 55 have probably never [...]