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Best of: Bed & Breakfast in Buenos Aires

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While the city is filled with amazing places to stay — from private apartment rentals to big name hotels — there are some seriously charming bed and breakfasts in Buenos Aires. From downtown chic to a countryside getaway in the surrounding towns, we’ve made a list of some of the most beautiful B&Bs where you have to make your next reservation. Ada & Valentyn Located in the historical center of Buenos Aires between San Telmo and Plaza de Mayo, this little B&B is run by a Dutch-Argentine couple looking to make any visitor’s stay comfortable and homey. This little neighborhood is the perfect place to wander on a sunny afternoon, popping in and out of shops, cafés, and restaurants. With old stone streets and a mixture of architectural wonders, it’s the perfect little spot to call home while visiting Buenos Aires. Posada Gotan Bed & Breakfast In a more traditional, working-class neighborhood of Boedo – you’ll find a cozy home away from home while visiting Buenos Aires. The owners have sensational reviews regarding their hospitality …

City Guide: Buenos Aires + Tango Vibes

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While Buenos Aires is more than just tango and grilled meat, we still love to embrace what makes a culture so unique when taking a break from our routine lives. And if you don’t have quite the regular 9-5, it’s still a wonderful escape when traveling to a new country to dive into the culture and see what makes them, well . . . them.  After searching through various travel blogs, magazines, review sites, and personal experiences – I’ve compiled a list of some favorite places to check out while in this Argentine city. But first, the most beautifully written description of the long-standing tradition comes from Four Seasons Magazine: “It developed in the city’s bars and brothels, practised by immigrants from southern Europe who in the 50 years from 1860 turned a compact city of 90,000 into a teeming metropolis of more than 1 million. Without a common language, the newcomers invented their own—Lunfardo, an impenetrable dialect infused with the oaths and supplications of a hundred mother tongues. Squatting 10 to a room in …

Cities Less Traveled: Boston’s Allston-Brighton ‘hood

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This week we’ll be exploring Boston’s Allston-Brighton neighborhood. Further up the Charles River, Allston-Brighton is located right down the street from Fenway and Boston University while housing Harvard Business School in its city blocks. It’s a natural move for the college kids of Boston with cheaper housing, walking distance to some universities, and the overwhelming number of coffee shops for studying — which is just what we want to talk about. Coffee shops are not just for buying a quick cappuccino or loose leaf tea and taking off but also for making yourself comfortable for hours — whether you’re a studious college student, a freelancer choosing a new office for the day, or on a relaxing vacation getaway. The coffee shop culture has become a part of our everyday lives, whether we take part or simply watch others click away on their laptops. So today, we’re going to explore this world and list our favorite coffee shops in Allston-Brighton for those looking for a new joint in which to grab a “Cup-o-Joe” tomorrow. Our top three favorite …