Category Archives: Buenos Aires

Pain et Vin

Posted on February 12, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

This is a relatively new place in Palermo, run by a couple where she is a sommelier and he a master baker. The focus is all on the bread and it is GOOD! I recommend the BLT sandwich, or the … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian resources in Buenos Aires

Posted on February 6, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

Of course, meat is a huge part of the cuisine in Argentina. Argentinians consume more beef than maybe any other country in the world. But even here, people are getting more open to healthier, more plant-based eating. We are trying … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow: Pad Thai!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

When I lived in DC, I loved going to Thai and Vietnamese restaurants. They are probably my favorite cuisines. I don’t know how many times I went to Thai Chef in Dupont Circle; it was just a couple of blocks … Continue reading →

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Expat Blogs

Posted on January 25, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

I don’t really use the term expat about myself, as to me it refers more to people who have been sent to another country by their companies and that often lead a rather privilieged lifestyle. I guess that technically, the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Trains

Posted on January 9, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

I have written before about how I am a bit of a public transport junkie and about my first train ride in Argentina. I have tried several of the MetroBus corridors, I have ridden numerous bus and metro routes, and … Continue reading →

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I, a person who drives cars

Posted on November 25, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

It is almost surreal to me that I am now a person that drives quite a lot. I drive to source and shop for the hotel, and now I also sometimes drive to go places for personal reasons. I have … Continue reading →

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The Open

Posted on November 12, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

The world’s best and most important polo tournament, the Argentine Open, is starting on Saturday and it means that we are officially in our highest season. Things are busy!! I hope I get to go at least once, it is … Continue reading →

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Speaking argentino

Posted on November 8, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

There are plenty of articles and posts on how to speak like an Argentine (or a porteño, someone from Buenos Aires); here is an example. So I won’t repeat all of that, but I did want to write about how … Continue reading →

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One Year in Argentina!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

Happy Anniversary to me! A year ago I landed in Argentina in the wee hours of the morning. I had left DC early the previous day, connected through Panama, and arrived seeing Buenos Aires at night. I was picked up … Continue reading →

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Mercado Central

Posted on October 29, 2013 by noruegaenargentina

Today we went to the market for fish and vegetables. Boy I don’t like getting up so early… Left at 4:30 or so to make it in time. Makes me feel like pretty hard core hotel manager, though!

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