Dating Like a Tourist

Yesterday, I went with my friend Tatiana to the Recoleta Cemetery. Although it was a pretty touristy thing to do I gotta say it was really interesting. She actually did a documentary on the cemetery awhile back so it was like having my own personal tour guide showing me around all the giant tombs. I saw … Continued

FOTO FRIDAY: Buenos Aires Staples

Steak and empanadas… that’s what Buenos Aires is all about. Check out the Buenos Aires travel photos to see more food I’ve consumed here in Argentina. GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ … Continued

South Africa, Meet Argentina!

No team had more to loose last night than Argentina as it faced off against Uruguay, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Win and they’re in. Loose and most likely they were out (as well as the end for their most famous coach). As you can see from the picture, they came up big and coach Maradona is … Continued

New Cell Phone in Buenos Aires

The truth is I looked everywhere for a phone like Zack’s dad uses in this clip but unfortunately, they don’t carry them here in Argentina. Regardless, enjoy the clip and remember there is nothing more important than family, not even a cell phone. Now, more serious cell phone talk. Everyone knows how annoying it is … Continued

Quilmes Commercial For Argentina

Beer and sports go great together anywhere! As a marketer I love seeing great advertisements. Especially ones that connect with the hearts of the people. Sergio showed me this one after he saw my post about Maradona. Quilmes is the most popular beer company in Argentina and they ran this campaign in 2002 during the World Cup in Korea … Continued

Icons of Argentina

It’s crazy to think that there are such huge icons in the world that we as Americans know very little, if anything about. People throughout the world know all about our icons like Michael Jordan, Brad Pitt and Michael Jackson but how much do we know about Mercedes Sosa, Diego Maradona and Che Guevara? Maybe I shouldn’t speak … Continued

What Brings People Together?

Friends and family will come together regardless of what they’re doing. But, I was wondering this morning after a great evening with perfect strangers. What else brings people together? How can complete strangers bond, even beyond the barriers of language, ethinicity, or nationality. This is what I came up with so far… Drinking: Be it … Continued

The Soccer Project

Pelada from Rebekah Fergusson on Vimeo. [I suggest full screen] Although as an American, I can’t truly understand the connection futbol has with the people and culture of Argentina just yet, I think it goes without saying that’s its HUGE (Fuccillo voice)! After living in London for awhile and now here in Buenos Aires, I’m … Continued

FOTO FRIDAY: The Big Metal Flower

There it is… the giant metal flower you see on so many postcards from Buenos Aires. The story behind the steal is that it was designed by architect Eduardo Catalo and is displayed at the Plaza of the United Nations next to the University of Buenos Aires. “Floralis Generica” or “Flor de Metal” or “The Metal … Continued

SPANISH, CHAPTER 1: The Struggle

Today was my first spanish lesson with Cecilia, a very energetic and caring Argentine who will be tutoring me. I posted a craigslist ad and emailed teachers who also posted their services. Cecilia wasn’t the cheapest at about $12/hour, but seemed to be just the right fit for what I’m looking for. I chose individual tutoring to … Continued

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