Category: Argentina
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Match Food. Eating is an important part of travel and I ate magnificently in both Spain and Argentina. I would return to both places for the food alone. My go to snacks in Spain were Salmorejo with roasted vegetables, Add berenjenas con miel and you will be happy. I ate a lot of great things…
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Here are two amazing ancient “industrial” sites that make a return visit to both these countries worthwhile. The first is the great salt flats in northwest Argentina at Salinias Grandes. These are still actively used for harvesting salt. The second is Las Médulas, an ancient gold mine that was the largest open pit gold mine…
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I rate countries on whether they are on the “short list” to return to visit. Both Spain and Argentina fall into this category. The history of both is long and deep on the landscape. Above is the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba. The Mosque is built on Ancient Roman and Visigoth sites and was converted to a…
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One of the most interesting backstories of today’s football match is the historical-political history between these two nations. When I was in Argentina last year, I saw these signs all over the country. The Malvinas is embedded in the Argentine mind and is recalled in the current football chant that celebrates Messi, Maradona, and longs…
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But it’s really an invitation. I love doors that offer more than the traditional “portal cover.” This one called to me with the colors at first, but then the sounds from inside made me want to go in and see what was cooking in the kitchen. (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2025)
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This guy with his cane and headphones just said to me that someone he lives with told him to take his cane when he went out for coffee at La Biela–he complied. However they didn’t tell him to use it. (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2026)
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I can’t remember which caught my eye first–the truck or the mural. I have shots of both art pieces. I was also impressed by the parking job and how close the truck was to the car in front of it. (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2025)
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One of the locals I know recommended El Imperio. When i walked in, it had all the earmarks of great pizza. The decor was simple and functional. The pizza kitchen was in the open and set up for high production. We were there early (about 8:00 p.m.) so we got a good table and this…
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I’ve also been thinking of the great places I’ve had great pizza. Like this one on my first full day in Argentina. I knew the pizza would be good since so many Italian immigrants came to the country at the same time they came to the United States. (Buenos Aries, Argentina, 2025)
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When I was in Argentina I saw these signs all over in parks and on streets. I’m old enough to remember the war if you are under 50, its doubtful you have heard of the war. Argentina still maintains its claim on the Malvinas. I don’t know if it was coincidence or not, but I…
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