It’s not a secret among the people around me that I absolutely love taking los colectivos (buses) here in Buenos Aires. When I first arrived in Buenos Aires, learning how to use the Guia T, figuring out my way in all the one-way streets, going from point A to point B was like playing my [...]
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When you prepare your trip to Buenos Aires, among many useful phrases to learn like the basic greetings, ‘Hola, cómo estás?’, make sure to remember this phrase too: ‘No hay monedas,’ which means ‘There are no coins.’ You will come across this phrase quite regularly in the city. It’d be scribbled [...] When I first arrived in Buenos Aires, I was incredibly intimidated and overwhelmed by the bus system. I saw packed buses speed down busy streets, and more than once I had to sprint from an oncoming bus when I’d imprudently decided to cross against the light. I stuck to the subte, which could get me [...] Navigating a new city can always be a little scary and Buenos Aires in no exception. However, with a bit of assistance from technology, getting around the city can be a lot easier by tapping into these websites: The Subte (underground train) network is great for getting around the inner city. During peak hours it can [...] I take the bus about twice a day that’s around 300 sweaty journeys in my time here to date, so I have a good idea of the quirks and tactics of taking the bus in Buenos Aires. The bus in Buenos Aires can be quite an experience with a minefield of problems that you might [...] We all know Argentina is a football country, but really to what extent, only being here in Buenos Aires during World Cup could give you a glimpse of understanding of actually how serious football is to them. Let me share some of my observations when the national team was playing South [...] In case Google’s home page –featuring an earthy forest design — didn’t tip you off, today is Earth Day! It’s the one day of the year where we’re reminded to think about our impact on the environment and educate ourselves on sustainability, and Buenos Aires is taking note. The city will [...] When I first tackled the task of figuring out how to take the bus using the Guia T, it was like impossible detective work but I love it (you can check out why in Los Colectivos Part 1 )! It’d take me a good 30mins. to find out my route and brave it in the [...] If you want to be able to navigate the city like a pro or simply like a local, you need to get a copy of Guia T, or as I call it The Bible. Guia T comes in a couple of sizes: a very handy palm-sized one (as shown in picture) that fits in a [...] |
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