Archive | Life & Style

The Unlikely Rise of Mexican Food in Buenos Aires

The Unlikely Rise of Mexican Food in Buenos Aires

Famously, not a trace of spice can be found in most traditional Argentine foods. The recent growth in popularity of Mexican food is surprising and BA Delivery looks into the latest BA culinary phenomenon.

Posted in Food & Drink, TOP STORY2 Comments

VIDEO: Los Murciélagos – Argentina’s Blind Football Team

VIDEO: Los Murciélagos – Argentina’s Blind Football Team

Grace Protopapas caught up with Los Murciélagos, Argentina’s blind football team, before they headed off to London to compete in the 2012 Paralympics.

Posted in Sport, TOP STORY, Video1 Comment

London Paralympics 2012: Team Argentina’s Halftime Report

London Paralympics 2012: Team Argentina’s Halftime Report

With four and a half days left of Paralympic action the Indy’s Grace Protopapas takes a look back at how successful team Argentina has been and what to look forward to in the upcoming days.

Posted in Sport0 Comments

The Argentines Descended from the Boats: Migration in Argentina

The Argentines Descended from the Boats: Migration in Argentina

In Argentina, 4th September is Immigrants’ Day, to commemorate the diverse waves migrants who have formed the demographics of the country’s population. Kelsey Jost-Creegan investigates.

Posted in Society, TOP STORY1 Comment

Top 5 Leather Stores in Buenos Aires

Top 5 Leather Stores in Buenos Aires

Grace Protopapas takes the Argentina Independent shopping as we count down the top five leather stores here in Buenos Aires.

Posted in Fashion, Life & Style, Top 51 Comment

The Indy Guide to Team Argentina in the Paralympics

The Indy Guide to Team Argentina in the Paralympics

Thousands of athletes have ascended upon London, England, for the 2012 Summer Paralympics, seeing the event returning to its birthplace. Grace Protopapas outlines who are the Argentines to look out for.

Posted in Sport, TOP STORY0 Comments

La Cantera: A Tranquil Jungle Getaway

La Cantera: A Tranquil Jungle Getaway

After walking hundreds of metres amidst thousands of photograph-fanatic-tourists at Iguazú Falls, the slowly swaying hammock beside the pool at La Cantera jungle lodge is the perfect solution.

Posted in Travel, Travel1 Comment

Top 5 Ways to Blend in as a Porteño

Top 5 Ways to Blend in as a Porteño

The porteño culture has a rich and complex history. Its myriad culture lends itself to in depth study and understanding….but this is a top five and we haven’t got time for that. So here’s our guide to faking it as a native in Buenos Aires in under 1000 words. Forget the obvious stuff like learning castellano or moving to Argentina, here’s the advice you really need.

Posted in Society, Top 54 Comments

Pumas Make Promising Debut in Rugby Championship

Pumas Make Promising Debut in Rugby Championship

After five years of lobbying, Argentina finally made their bow in rugby’s premier annual international tournament on Saturday when they took on South Africa in the newly expanded Rugby Championship.

Posted in Sport, TOP STORY0 Comments

Buenos Aires Street Style – Recoleta

Buenos Aires Street Style – Recoleta

After cool Palermo and bohemian San Telmo, Kate Beioley and photographer Amy Cooper Goodrich hit the streets of chic Recoleta for a dose of Buenos Aires elegance.

Posted in Fashion, TOP STORY0 Comments

Pages:1234567…83»
Follow us on Twitter
Visit us on Facebook
View us on YouTube

This week we revisit Sanra Ritten's piece from 2008 which is the ultimate guide to 'naughty' Argentine slang and expressions.

    Directory Pick of the Week

Magdalena's Party in Palermo

Magdalena’s Party has daily 2 x 1 Happy Hour specials til midnight, and the "best onda".
Sign up to The Indy newsletter