Genias Totales: An Interview with the Women Behind Porteñísima
As I see it, “Porteñísima” should be translated as powerhouse. It’s a Buenos Aires-based Spanish school, founded and led by two women who love one thing: language.
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Buenos Aires: A City with Two Seasons
As far as I’m concerned, there are just two seasons in Buenos Aires: Absolutely Beautiful and Almost Unbearable. After more than two years in Argentina, I’ve observed how much the daily rhythm is driven or contained by weather. Do you want to see other humans? To go outside? It depends on the forecast.
It’s a Jungalow in Here: Buenos Aires Rooftop Studio Apartment
Living in the center of a big city, there’s nothing quite as comforting as coming home to my own little space. Recently, I found a studio to meet the need.
How to Photograph a Surprise Proposal
When photographing a proposal, you’re standing witness to a couple’s decision to spend their lives together, and they’ll forever relive the memory through your eyes. No pressure, right?
Why Walking to Work Changes my Day
When I’m not running 30 minutes late, I love walking to work. More than riding my bike or taking the bus, it gives me time to wake up and observe my surroundings. Here are some things I pass along the way.
John + Sherine’s Surprise Proposal in Buenos Aires
John and Sherine met four years ago, and it’s still up for debate who made the first move. They were introduced through friends but didn’t really get to know each other until a New Year’s Eve hotel party. Although they’d gone to the party separately, they ended up alone on a level with casual jazz music and easy conversation. Not the party they’d expected, but not too shabby either.
Best Empanadas for Delivery in Buenos Aires
Never having lived in the center of a big city, I’m still tickled by the concept of delivery. I place my order on an app, pour a glass of wine and then, like a friend I’ve always wanted, someone on a motorcycle arrives 30 minutes later with my food in hand. But not all deliveries are created equal.
What to Do with 10 Days in Buenos Aires
Whether you’re visiting Buenos Aires or hosting friends for a bit, it can be tricky to pack the best of this city into just ten days.
First Favorite Places in Buenos Aires
During my first two weeks in Buenos Aires, I lived like an empanada-eating vagabond and did nothing more than check off my list of must-see museums, parks, cafes and city landmarks. Here’s the shortlist.
Platforms: Everyone’s Favorite Shoes to Hate
Before coming to Buenos Aires, I’d never seen a pair of platforms in person. But porteñas, the women of this port city, love their platforms and wear them in every imaginable style. Black leather with studs. Tan suede with fringe and wooden soles. White pleather with rubber tire-treaded soles (my personal favorite, naturally).