You could argue that wine varietal Malbec would be the drink that defines Argentina internationally, however arguably it is actually an aperitif little know to most foreigners called fernet that defines Argentinian drinking culture. What is fernet, why would it be considered the national drink of Argentina and what does it taste like? Answering part... Continue Reading →
You see mate everywhere in Argentina, in cafes, on planes, on the street, in parks, on bicycles - people everywhere are pouring hot water from thermoses into strange looking cups & sipping this drink through metal straws. What is this drink and why is it so popular? I'll try to explain the what, but I... Continue Reading →
The Church Ceremony and Party! It is not unusual for people in Argentina to celebrate their wedding on 2 occasions. For legal reasons couples are required to be married by a justice of the peace at an official government building, some then also chose to be married by a priest. Magui and Pato's marriage civil... Continue Reading →
I was asked one evening at dinner what was weird (culturally different) for me in Argentina. I actually had to think hard about this because after 10 years of visiting this country I think that I now just accept things the way they are - es normal. Anyway here is my list and a brief... Continue Reading →
Ice cream is purchased here by volume, yes, 1/4L, 1/2L, 1 Litre - it comes in a polystyrene box - and it can be delivered by a guy on motorbike! This was the case even before COVID-19 and the introduction of food delivery services like PedidosYa (Uber Eats has been run out of town). Argentines... Continue Reading →
One thing for sure that Aussies and Argios have in common is our love for barbecues - asados here in Argentina. The idea of a get together with friends and family is something ingrained in us at an early age and essentially something that defines our cultures on the international stage. Asados are very different... Continue Reading →
Fútbol, Football, Soccer - however you say it, it's truly the world game and it es la vida en Argentina. Este es el pais de Maradona y Messi! And the eternal argument of who is the better player. Sunday night is football night (noche de fútbol) with at least 3 or 4 games from la... Continue Reading →
Why is there a ceramic penguin statue on the dinner table, and why am I seeing them on restaurant menus? This was one of the oddities that I noticed when I first visited Argentina nearly 10 years ago, and something that just seems normal to me now. In fact it didn't make my list the... Continue Reading →
3 meses en Argentina 