Author Archives: Allison

Ladies Night at Lupita

I have always gone to Las Cañitas resident Mexican joint, Lupita, with my fiancé.  We go early to beat the big crowds because we love sitting in the booths that they generally reserve for parties of four or more.  We know … Continue reading

Why I’ll Serve Fernet and Coke at My Wedding in The States

Fernet and Coke, Coke and Fernet, a marriage in and of itself.  The most popular drink in the country I have called home for the past four years. This herbal liqueur and digestive, brought to Argentina by Familia Branca in … Continue reading

Great musical line up for August at Cafe Vinilo

If you haven’t had the chance to get to know Cafe Vinilo yet, this coming month is a great opportunity. They have a line up for August of local and international talent that will rock and roll you all night … Continue reading

Bus vs. Plane

After checking thousands of travel forum discussions I have noticed a trend.  People always wanting to know whether or not to take a bus or a plane during their travels in South America.  Let me be the one to say, … Continue reading

Tango&Strings

The Leonardo Ferreyra Tango String Quartet comes to Buenos Aires. From the 23rd through the 31st at different locations across the city, the Ferreyra Quartet will be bringing their unique and intriguing take on tango music to Buenos Aires, playing … Continue reading

How 2 days becomes 2 weeks in Mancora, Peru

After having lived in Buenos Aires only a short while (3 months), I was already itching to get out and see the rest of South America, so when some friends emailed me seeing if I wanted to travel with them, … Continue reading

GreenFilmFest

Celebrating amazing documentaries about green practices across the globe. From the 12th through the 16th of August, Cinemark Palermo is hosting the Festival de Cine Ambiental, a compilations of excellent films from around the globe that use the medium of … Continue reading

Rainy Day Delivery!

I can think of nothing better than staying in bed on a rainy day, watching movies and feasting on delivery.  Something about piping hot food arriving at my door, ready for me to eat, adds a slim glimmer of brightness … Continue reading

8th Annual Premios Lugares

In its 20th Anniversary year, the very well known magazine, Revista Lugares hosted their 8th Annual Premios Lugares, an event to recognize companies, institutions and people that promote tourism in Argentina; divided into categories such as hotels, museums, activities and … Continue reading

Mad for Maracuyá

Passion fruit – as its known in English – is a delight.  Now exceedingly common in Buenos Aires, yet always a staple in its neighboring countries, this delicious fruit can be eaten fresh, blended up, frozen for ice cream or … Continue reading