In a new series, Michael Tanenbaum talks to Serio Ferrer about his work and life in the Argentine capital, where he has lived for many years of his life.

This week’s IdeaMe project is Lara Pujal, a local designer looking to make a living from her line of fancy and feminine jewelry, scarves, and clothing.

Argentines are famous for their love of mate, however if you find yourself yearning for the familiar caffeinated buzz of a double espresso, there’s plenty of good coffee to be found in the capital.

Grace Protopapas steps into the fantasy land of Caramelos Artesanos, where sweets of all shapes, sizes and colours are made right in front of you.

Sustainable Fashion has become somewhat of an elusive concept in the past few years. Is it fair-trade? Is it organic? Recycled? Slow? Green? Lauren McCrea breaks it down.

As the Olympic Games begin, sports fanatic Grace Protopapas picks out the Argentine athletes and teams with the best chance of bringing back a medal from London 2012.

In the race to see who will succeed Argentina as Olympic football champions, Mark Orton looks at the chances of Argentina’s neighbour and arch-rival, Uruguay before they take on hosts Great Britain.

Grace Protopapas speaks to gymnast Federico Molinari about his development in a relatively unknown sport in Argentina, and his dream of winning a medal on the rings at the London 2012 Olympics.

Marc Rogers heads down to Península Valdés on Argentina’s Atlantic coast, to catch the waves and see some whales as the mating season begins.

Fashion hungry, and prepared to veer off the well trodden circuit? Vanessa Bell uncovers the new creative talent offering a private shopping experience behind closed doors.