Author Archives: noruegaenargentina

Driving While White (in Argentina)

Posted on December 1, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

This is long and serious – not my usual practical tips or snapshots of horses – but that is the beauty of a blog; if I want to say something, I can post it here. I originally wrote this back … Continue reading →

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The Absence of Trust

Posted on November 30, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

When I was in university, I took a few classes in Italian history and loved every single one. Some of the books I read then I still come back to, and of one of them is Edward Banfield’s seminal work … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Daily life, Politics, Work | 5 Comments

Abierto Argentino de Polo 2014 – The Argentine Open

Posted on November 25, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

The world’s best polo tournament is well underway, and I enjoyed the first two weekends of games (there are games both Saturdays and Sundays, but I have just been going Sundays.) This weekend it will be decided who goes to … Continue reading →

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Jacarandas

Posted on November 9, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

I first encountered Jacaranda trees in Guatemala many years ago, and I find them amazingly beautiful. The color is so gorgeous! In Argentina, they are quite common and Buenos Aires in the spring is filled with them – it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires, Daily life, Travel | 8 Comments

Two Years in Argentina!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

Wow, this is crazy! Today I have now been living in Argentina for two years! Last year I wrote this nice post about my one year anniversary and now it is time for a recap of year two! I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires, Campo, Daily life, Norsk i Argentina, Noruega en Argentina, Personal | 8 Comments

La Feria de Mataderos

Posted on November 3, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

One of the nicest ways to spend a tourist Sunday in Buenos Aires is visiting the Feria de Mataderos, a beautiful fair that takes place in the city but celebrates traditional country culture and traditions. Mataderos is a neighborhood in … Continue reading →

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Random tips for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 15, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

In my little series on practical information for foreigners wanting to live in Buenos Aires, it is now time for the “doesn’t really fit anywhere else but good to know”-section. Random bits of advice for happy living in this city! … Continue reading →

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Work for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 10, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

In my little series of practical info or helpful hints for foreigners, I thought I’d write a little bit about what to think about before coming here. (You can also read about housing and health insurance which I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires: A wild and crazy ride

Posted on September 29, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

“Wild, wonderful, West Virginia” – this is one of my favorite license plate slogans in the US. I like to apply it to Buenos Aires as well; it can definitely be both of those things! I realized today I have … Continue reading →

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Housing for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 16, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

I get questions about rentals in Buenos Aires all the time, especially medium-term, so I figured I’d make a little summary. I divide them in three broad categories: Short-term rentals geared towards foreign tourists Medium-term rentals, which are usually furnished, … Continue reading →