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 [...]
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Inspired by the documentary Supersize Me I decided to take a similar approach whilst travelling in the subte (underground train) system of Buenos Aires. It was originally planned as an odd way to fill in the time between destinations but after only a couple of days my Supersize Me approach became the reason I wanted [...] 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 [...] Some background: before moving to Buenos Aires in June 2010, I had lived in NY my entire life. I grew up on the east end of Long Island, went to university in the Bronx and most recently lived in Queens for the past 8 or so years. I received my masters degree in [...] Transport in and around Buenos Aires is inherently difficult, but last week I think I found the answer. Bikes! Roll through the city at the perfect pace to take in and enjoy the sites and sounds of the buzzing city. Forget getting lost on the number 666 bus to nowhere as usually happens when [...] 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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