Culture & Lifestyle
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May 24 2012Things to do on the 25th of May
We’re only half way through the week, and the weekend still seems a long way away… But hold on just one moment! This Friday, no need to go to the office because in Buenos Aires we celebrate el Día de...
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May 18 2012
International Human Rights Film Festival
Buenos Aires is home to a great number of cultural events all throughout the year. It’s a great city if you’re looking for unforgettable experiences during your travels. From modern art to cinematography, the cultural activities never stop. This time the city will be hosting from the 23rd to the 30th May 2012, the...
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April 27 2012
Labor Day in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil celebrates Labor Day on May 1, as do many other countries like England, Italy, and China. This year Labor Day in Rio de Janeiro is a Tuesday, which means that most of the workers have an extended holiday called...
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April 25 2012
The search for the best alfajor in Argentina: Tasting results
A passionate subject amongst those who have tried alfajores, we took the search for the best alfajor extremely seriously! We started the search for the best alfajor in Argentina with the Facebook community and asked for your favourite brand and type of...
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April 12 2012
Buenos Aires International Book Festival
One of the advantages of travelling is that you can finally get around to reading those books that you have been too busy to read during the year. The 38th Buenos Aires International Book Festival (Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires) offers the...
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April 10 2012
La Fernandez Fierro: a must see underground Tango music show
Seeing a tango show in Buenos Aires is an essential activity and is at the top of most travelers’ list of things to do in Buenos Aires. Along with going to a football match and sightseeing the historical monuments and landmarks of this beautiful city, the world’s home...
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March 22 2012
2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
This is an exciting time for Brazil. The entire global population is watching the preparation for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro! Read on to find out how the city and its capital are rising to...
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March 22 2012
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
Saturday 24th March 2012 is the Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia), one of the most important public holidays for Argentineans as the day commemorates the victims of the military dictatorship. Each year, the...
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March 12 2012
Where to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Buenos Aires
Located over 6,800 miles away from Dublin, the city of Buenos Aires would seem like an unlikely place to find large Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. However, with the 5th largest Irish community in the world (approx. 700,000) coupled with the large numbers of travellers and the Porteños' love of partying...
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February 28 2012
What to do after Carnival in Rio de Janeiro - Music and Art
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival has come to an end, with Unidos da Tijuca crowned the 2012 Rio Samba School winner for their beautiful parade performance full of stunning artistic choreography and impressive, colorful costumes. However, Rio de Janeiro cultural events...
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February 22 2012
Experiencing football in Rio de Janeiro - Why and How
More than the most popular and practiced sport, football in Brazil has become a passion for Brazilians. Keep reading to find out why, and how you can see it for yourself! Don't miss on these chances for experiencing football in Rio...
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February 1 2012
The Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival Has Arrived
All of Brazil is thrilled to welcome the Rio de Janeiro street carnival! Probably the most entertaining travel activity in Rio de Janeiro’s carnival tours is marching with the street carnival bands, or “blocos de rua.” Rio de Janeiro’s street...
