by Jonathan Evans | Aug 7, 2012 | Argentina, General Travel
Buenos Aires is often compared to other cities around the world. Many a guidebook waxes lyrical about the “Paris of the South”. Puerto Madero is Manhattan (at least to those who have never been to Manhattan) and the leafy parks of Palermo have reminded...
by Jonathan Evans | Apr 27, 2012 | Argentina, South America
If you have spent any time in Argentina, then you will have not failed to notice that they are very fond of naming things after notable characters in the country’s past. Streets, railway lines, squares and towns can all bear the names of important historical figures....
by Jonathan Evans | Apr 1, 2012 | Argentina, South America
I’ve touched on names that have no real significance in the native language but are hilarious when seen with English eyes before, but I have a new favourite due to a recent advertising campaign in Buenos Aires. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Moron...
by Jonathan Evans | Feb 17, 2012 | Argentina
Saw this doing the rounds today – a nicely done short film showing trackless rollercoasters zooming around Buenos Aires. It’s all special effects of course, but it shows the wonderful architecture of this beautiful city off very nicely. Buenos Aires...
by Jonathan Evans | Jan 4, 2012 | Argentina, South America
I was lucky enough to see 2012 in at the top of the Palacio Barolo, the tallest building in South America when it was built 90 years ago. It’s a beautiful and fascinating place in its own right and I’ll do a post on it soon, but in the meantime enjoy the...
