Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 27, 2009, 2:00 pm
Truth is Argentinians simply LOVE to dance. And yes, this is absolutely a true cliché. I have seen many people--young and old alike--shaking their bones in public places at day or night or in between...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 26, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Buenos Aires skyline is relatively young and yet incomplete. The best view is either directly from the Río de la Plata or from the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve as in this case. This huge peac...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 25, 2009, 2:00 pm
Design stores, whatever that may be, are a phenomenon of big cities such as Buenos Aires. They became a textbook indicator for a rising neighborhood. Out of a sudden, they shoot up like mushrooms. The...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 24, 2009, 2:00 pm
This picture is a good example of an inappropriately placed sign. Here, the combination of content and context creates a completely different connotation to the original meaning. Ava Chagall is a luxu...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 23, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Caminito area is a banal tourist enclave in the heart of La Boca. These three tiny little streets are separated from the surroundings by tourist police which makes it kind of strange to be there. ...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 22, 2009, 2:00 pm
In the center of the Plaza Independencia in Montevideo you'll find the monument of José Gervasio Artigas, the national hero of Uruguay. The history of Argentina and Uruguay is closely connected. ...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 21, 2009, 2:00 pm
When I was in Tigre the other day I ran into Lady and Tramp while they were waiting for a taxi boat into town. Tramp wanted to take his lady out to the Big City. They both love to dance the night away...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 20, 2009, 2:00 pm
Gotcha! You're younger than 20 years of age and appreciate art? What's wrong with you? This young guy was all alone and deeply contemplating this painting in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 19, 2009, 2:00 pm
Hatred is the most powerful negative emotion. It is destructive and sickening. Whatever you're going to do to satisfy this feeling will even create more hate. In the end it will eat you up, it des...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
Buenos Aires' streets are full of old and decrepit cars. The other day I came across this green-blue-ish jalopy car parked in the streets of Palermo. It looked as if it would just fall apart and m...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 17, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Misiones area had been a bone of contention for Argentina and Paraguay for decades. The War of the Triple Alliance, a union of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, against Paraguay eventually clarified...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 16, 2009, 2:00 pm
The whole night the bus went through Mesopotamia. In the morning we arrived at our destination in the northeastern corner of Argentina, the "land between the rivers". Mesopotámica, as it is called in...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 15, 2009, 2:00 pm
From the beginning, the cama suite was well worth the money and the coach couldn't be more comfy. For hours, I switched between reading and looking out of the bus window. For miles there was nothi...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 14, 2009, 2:00 pm
Argentina is so huge that either an internal flight or an overnight bus is the most practical way to get around. Long distance bus providers offer some of the most luxurious and comfortable busses in ...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 13, 2009, 2:00 pm
Once you have bought your ticket and sit comfortably in the coach you are about to make a strange experience. Right after you have left the Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro, the first thing you traverse...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 pm
If you like backpacking, Argentina will be heaven for you especially when you're on a budget. The country is easily accessible via bus, and getting around is cheap and reliable. There are many dif...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 pm
The extinct native Indian tribe "Quilmes" (Kilmes) has given its name to a city in the Province of Buenos Aires, a village, and a beer brand in Argentina. Nowadays, when people speak of Quilmes they m...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
The old Puente Transbordador in La Boca is a famous witness of Argentina's industrial revolution. As a matter of fact it is one of Buenos Aires' best known landmarks and the symbol of La Boca....
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 9, 2009, 2:00 pm
Soccer is the glue that binds the Argentine society together. The popular sport has, like nothing else, great powers to integrate different social groups and classes. When it comes to soccer all are e...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 8, 2009, 2:00 pm
Today I give you a close-up shot of the same old and fancy auxilio de colectivo that you saw in yesterday's post so you can once more marvel at its perfectly formed car body. This is one of the so...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 7, 2009, 2:00 pm
This would have been your colectivo to Quilmes but, obviously, it has a problem. Well, this kind of daily trouble is not rare in a big city like Buenos Aires. Actually, it is not a big deal. You just ...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 6, 2009, 2:00 pm
Subte Linea A is considered the tourist epitome in every guidebook of Buenos Aires. I guess, back in the good old days when Argentina was unimaginably rich this was one of the most comfortable and ele...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 5, 2009, 2:00 pm
What do Argentinos do when they are bored? Any idea? No? Frankly, me neither. What these three guys were doing at the Plaza Serrano in Palermo Soho, however, caught my attention. I was observing the t...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 4, 2009, 2:00 pm
A parrilla is a specially designed grill to broil huge pieces of meat. Using the parrilla is the most popular cooking method particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile. You will find thes...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 3, 2009, 2:00 pm
You can come across a lot of hard working people trying to eke out an existence by selling you anything and a lot more on the streets in Buenos Aires. The gentleman in this picture is selling candy am...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 2, 2009, 2:00 pm
The district of Retiro is the location of the huge namesake railway station. Retiro station consists of actually three separate terminus stations. Each of the three is named after a famous military le...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Nov 1, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Palacio Paz near the Plaza San Martín in Retiro is just amazing. The magnificent building was commissioned in 1902 by José C. Paz, the founder of "La Prensa". La Prensa is a major daily newspape...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 31, 2009, 2:00 pm
I thought this would make a boo-tiful image to accommodate Halloween. If that day had the same importance in Argentina as it has in North America, the cemetery in Recolata would be a great place to fi...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 30, 2009, 2:00 pm
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 pm
On Tuesday there was a serious incident in the city of Juan José Castelli in the province of Chaco. Protesters led by the organization MIJD (Movimiento Independiente de Jubilados y Desocupados -- Ind...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 28, 2009, 2:00 pm
Buenos Aires has officially 48 community districts. Many of them are further subdivided into sub-barrios whose names often reflect famous buildings in these subzones. Once is one of these rather unoff...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 27, 2009, 2:00 pm
Orientation is everything, especially when it comes to find the right spot to catch a colectivo in Buenos Aires. If you have made experience with the public transport system, in particular with the bu...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 26, 2009, 2:00 pm
A cartonero (lit. cardboard picker) is someone who digs through the trash to collect anything that may be of value. Basically, they are sorting through the garbage set out at the curb, mostly in searc...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 25, 2009, 2:00 pm
The old discarded cranes at the Puerto Madero docks are not only eye catchy but also a popular photo point for all sorts of people. The other day I watched this young Argentine lady lying on the cross...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 24, 2009, 2:00 pm
These concrete stairs are certainly crumbling for years. One wrong step and you could end up at the doctor's or in the hospital. Sadly, it is no unusual sight in Buenos Aires to see sidewalks in s...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 23, 2009, 2:00 pm
The beaches around Punta del Este are still secluded and empty. But soon enough, visitors from all over South America will head to the exclusive Uruguayan resort at the Atlantic Ocean. Needless to say...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 22, 2009, 2:00 pm
What is it that makes browsing a bookstore such a great pleasure? What makes it so different from downloading a pdf or ordering a book online? I guess it is the notion of discovery and the physical pr...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 21, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Niceto Club is a popular nightlife spot for locals and visitors alike. The great thing about this location is it reinvents itself with different theme nights every week. The weekend starts on Thur...
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Destino A. posted an article on My Perception of Buenos Aires - Oct 20, 2009, 2:00 pm
This picture was taken in the evening just before the sun set. This time of the day has the most intense light for photography. The backlighting from the sun made the city look absolutely atmospheric....
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