Visit Argentina: 14 things you need to know
Today we recommend you to visit Argentina, a huge South American country with land stretching from the mountains of the Andes, through glacial lakes and the grassland of Pampas to the Argentine Sea in the South Atlantic Ocean and from Iguazu Falls in the north all the way to the…
Visit United States: 14 things you need to know
The United States is a huge country comprising of 50 states in North America, bordering Canada in the north and Mexico in the south. It’s an amazingly diverse country (expression ‘melting pot’ came from the US) that attracts millions of tourists every year and it tops world tourism rankings for…
Florence: magical city of art and culture
Florence, capital of Tuscany region in Italy, is rightfully referred as a ‘cradle of the Renaissance’: many of Renaissance artists were born there. To name just a few: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and list goes on, with dozens of world famous artists, painters, sculptors born in Florence or…
Visit Portugal: 14 things you need to know
Portugal is a small European country on the Atlantic Ocean, sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Spain. The country’s position at the sea has shaped its past and present and will inevitably shape its future. Portugal was major maritime power during the 16th to 19th century and this has left a…
Lisbon: poetic, colorful and exciting
Quick facts about Lisbon Name: Lisbon Founded: 1200 BC Population: 2.7 million Area: 958 km2 (370 sq mi) Known as: Capital of Portugal, ‘The City of Seven Hills’. Lisbon is Portugal’s coastal capital, also known as ‘the city of seven hills. This is actually inaccurate, as Lisbon is sitting on…
Visit Thailand: 14 things you need to know
Visit Thailand, a Southeast Asian country with diverse geography, rich culture, and history. It is in the top ten world tourist destination for decades and for a good reason. Tourists from around the world are coming to Thailand to enjoy the great hospitality of friendly people, spend time on a…
Hi, I’m Natalia, an Argentine-born writer of travel pieces. My articles about my hometown of Buenos Aires reflect the way it exists to me—beyond the conventional attractions, reaching the regular locales, the local haunts, and actual tales that make Buenos Aires.
I also blog about expat life here—what it really is like to make this city one’s home, from the enjoyable aspects (weekend ferias and those late-night empanadas) to the frustrating ones (hi, paperwork). If you’re stopping by or considering making Buenos Aires home, I aim to be honest, practical, and somewhat personal.