It’s raining… again. A raincoat wasn’t really on my mind when I was packing to move south of the equator for the year, but alas, we adapt. Trailing round outdoor sights accompanied by a downpour which feels never-ending is not…
With the election soon approaching and political posters plastered all over town, I thought it wise to figure out what’s actually going on with Argentine politics. After citizens cast their ballots in a primary vote on August 11th, this Sunday…
While I couldn’t be happier having BA as my home for the upcoming year, after two months discovering this incredible city I thought it might be a good time to explore somewhere new. With a friend in Santiago and an…
Tango, steak, red wine… and mate. These are Argentina’s most renowned cultural exports, but Mate is perhaps less known to the average foreigner. Dating back to pre-colonial times in South America, mate is more than just a bitter cup of…
… a few lessons learnt from yours truly. 1. Remember – your keys are your most prized possession Keys: you think out of your phone, purse and keys, the holy grail of items not to lose, that keys would come…
…that won’t break the bank. Buenos Aires does not fall short on restaurant choices, from the classic Asado to many slightly more novel options too. As a student in BA, the first thought when choosing to eat out is, sadly,…
Along with street art, cervecerías and ‘Nicolo Helados’, Palermo is chock-a-block with gloriously hip cafes. The cafe circuit is a hub in itself, as owners and baristas knowingly compete with each-other to serve you the best flat white they possibly…
Admittedly and embarrassingly, it took me about 2 weeks (and a trip on the BA City Tourist Bus mentioned in my last blog) to realise that Evita and Eva Perón were, in fact, the same person. While it is unlikely…
It was a Saturday morning in BA when Flora, my flat-mate and Palermo partner-in- crime, came into my room; eagerly demanding I arise from my slumber and seize the day with her. We have been in Buenos Aires nearly two…
Rachel Flynn is a 3rd year student from Manchester, studying Spanish and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. She is working as an Editor for The BA Plan. It’s a bit of a weird one – having a cup of…
