Author's Archive

The 2001 Argentine Economic Crisis

A brief guide to the reasons behind, and consequences following the crash of 2001.

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The secrets of the Famed Fernet in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Secret ingredient saffron? What are you my mysterious fernet?

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Inflation in Argentina

One of the most complained about facets of daily life in Buenos Aires is the rampant inflation. Mike Rizzo explains the phenomenon and tips for dealing with it.

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The Man Kiss, Debunked

One of LandingPad's greatest: The Man Kiss. By our one and only Mike Rizzo. Hope to see you back down here sir!

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Taxi Scams

Most visitors to Buenos Aires will end up taking a taxi at some point. We explain how to avoid the scams an unscrupulous minority of taxi drivers employ.

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Kirchner Fires Central Bank President

Argentina's president, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner, has fired the president of the Central Bank. Drama ensues...

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Playing Around: Sports in Buenos Aires

Basketball, polo, ultimate frisbee, soccer: Join in the fun and find a pick up game in Buenos Aires. Here's how!

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The Coin Shortage

Argentina has a coin shortage that often causes some interesting problems while trying to get around town. We explain a few of the theories as to why.

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