City Experiences
To say there is a lot to see and do in Buenos Aires would be an understatement. Find out about the myriad of activities available to the curious visitor.
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In Buenos Aires, it's vital to understand that porteños have their own cultural rules about expressing emotions.
March 10, 2010
Post-industrial Buenos Aires brings major new artists to formerly factory-filled corners of town.
March 2, 2010
Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. LPBA editor, Kristin Dean, shares her Buenos Aires with you!
February 26, 2010
Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. Find out what Buenos Aires is to LPBA senior writer, Will Betton.
February 19, 2010
City Experiences
'Agotado' – Annoyances of Buenos Aires | |
| Living in any city for long enough will lead to annoyances of certain aspects of daily life - Buenos Aires is no exception. Will Betton Explains why. | |
A Beginners Guide to Polo | |
| It’s November in Buenos Aires, which means it’s time for the Argentine Open Polo Championship. If you don't know what a "chukker" is, then read this before heading to the big match. | |
Adjusting to Living in Buenos Aires, Part I | |
| A few notes on those day-to-day occurrences that baffle the Buenos Aires rookie. | |
Adjusting to Living in Buenos Aires, Part II | |
| Important tips on apartment living in Buenos Aires. | |
An open love letter to Porteños | |
| What's not to like about Buenos Aires? Plenty actually, but this open love letter to porteños focuses on the positives! | |
Apartment Rental | |
| Essential advice for any foreigner planning on renting an apartment in Buenos Aires | |
Art and Community Development in Barracas | |
| Post-industrial Buenos Aires brings major new artists to formerly factory-filled corners of town. | |
BA Basics: Accomodations | |
| A quick guide to finding, booking and enjoying the best hotels, hostels and temporary apartments in Buenos Aires. | |
BA Basics: Conversions: Weight, Temperature, and Seasonal Climate Changes | |
| Your quick guide to weight and temperature conversions. | |
BA Basics: Phone Calls in Buenos Aires | |
| The phone system in Buenos Aires can be confusing. Lucky for you, LandingPadBA is here to help you figure out how to make and receive calls while you are here. | |
BA Basics: What to Pack | |
| Planning a Buenos Aires holiday? Here's your quick guide of what to be sure to pack in your luggage. | |
Buenos Aires Book Crawl | |
| Our recommendations of where to go to buy English books. Thrillers, old school classics, poetry and fiction, Sam Ginsburg takes us on a English book store expedition. | |
Buenos Aires Day Trip to Nirvana | |
| The city getting you down? Check out this relaxing, eco-friendly retreat just outside of Buenos Aires. | |
Clowns and Cultural Centers | |
| An article describing one of the more unusual activities for the visitor to Buenos Aires: Clown school | |
Drugs Decriminalized in Argentina | |
| Yes you read right, the law has changed in Argentina. But don't start lighting up your bongs in the 'calle' just yet. | |
Good Gringo/Bad Gringo – Part 1 | |
| A series dedicated to showing you the social faux pas of visitors in Buenos Aires | |
Good Gringo/Bad Gringo – Part 2: The Sunday Asado | |
| Part 2 of the series dedicated to showing you the social faux pas of visitors to Buenos Aires | |
Good Gringo/Bad Gringo – Part 3: Feria Mataderos | |
| Charles and Larry are at it again. The comedy continues as our two gringos take a trip to Mataderos. | |
Good Gringo/Bad Gringo – Part 4: A Trip to the Immigration Office | |
| Larry and Charles are up to it again. This time, let's watch the good and the bad duke it out at the National Immigration Office. | |
Gripe Porcina (Swine Flu), Buenos Aires | |
| It's official: Swine flu is now a pandemic. We explain the situation in Buenos Aires and how it is affecting both travelers and residents alike. | |
Health Insurance and Hospitals in Buenos Aires | |
| The essential Health Insurance and Medical Care information you need if you are in Buenos Aires | |
I Was Picked Up on the Colectivo | |
| Public transportation is one of the favorite places amongst Buenos Aires men to pick up women, here's one woman's experience in this scenario | |
 | It's a Small World in the Big City |
| A summary of why LPBA Author Will Betton now calls Buenos Aires home. It's the people that make the city. | |
My Buenos Aires, Jackie Berkery | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. LandingPadBA.com intern Jackie Berkery takes her turn at telling you what this city is for her. | |
My Buenos Aires, Jed Rothenberg (El Capitan) | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. Today, LandingPadBA.com founder Jed Rothenberg takes his turn at tell you about his BA. | |
My Buenos Aires, Kristin Dean | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. LPBA editor, Kristin Dean, shares her Buenos Aires with you! | |
My Buenos Aires, Madi Lang | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. Find out what Buenos Aires means for LPBA writer, Madi Lang. | |
My Buenos Aires, Simon Taylor | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. Get an insider's edge by learning what Buenos Aires is to our favorite nerd, Simon Taylor | |
My Buenos Aires, Will Betton | |
| Buenos Aires is a lot of things, to a lot of different people. Find out what Buenos Aires is to LPBA senior writer, Will Betton. | |
New City, New Habits | |
| Living in a new place always produces changes in the daily routine of a person, Buenos Aires is no exception. Madi Lang explains. | |
Orgasmic, Organic Farming in Buenos Aires | |
| The sprawling metropolis that is Buenos Aires can become overwhelming for all that inhabit it. Organic farming is more than just food but a lifestyle for some. | |
Paint by Numbers | |
| A short piece using colors to describe Buenos Aires and its inhabitants. | |
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! | |
Shared Living Space and the Panty Factory | |
| Shared living space abroad is a fun way to meet new and interesting people, share cultures and meet new friends. It can also lead to the out of the ordinary. | |
| | Sidewalk Menaces |
| How to avoid the perils of walking around Buenos Aires. Descriptions of everything you might encounter from Old people to dog shit! | |
Summer in Buenos Aires | |
| Ways to beat the heat in Buenos Aires in these hot summer months. | |
The 2001 Argentine Economic Crisis | |
| A brief guide to the reasons behind, and consequences following the crash of 2001. | |
The Emotional Argentines | |
| In Buenos Aires, it's vital to understand that porteños have their own cultural rules about expressing emotions. | |
The Glory of a Buenos Aires Winter | |
| The winter months have their own charm in Buenos Aires. Madi Lang explains the details. | |
| | The Man Kiss, Debunked |
| It's a social phenomenon in Argentina: the practice of men kissing on the cheek as a friendly greeting. We explain the history of the man kiss. | |
Tips on how to attract the illusive ladies of Buenos Aires | |
| After a generous portion of carne, you'll be heading to the nightclubs to pursue the one thing that truly brought you to this region: the ladies! | |
Where to Meet People in Buenos Aires | |
| New in town and wondering where to go to meet new people? Find out here. | |
