Inflation and fake money

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Inflation – the theme pops up in nearly every conversations I have with Argentinian friends. Rising prices are a real problem for most of them. It hits the poor most. The government has been criticized by the IWF for not keeping proper data on inflation. My friends tell me that every week prices go up, […] Read More

Brazil budget

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Ok, so I finally did a bit of math to have an estimate of my budget, and my spending… I decided I’ll post it here. It was really helpful for me to read on other blog how much they had spent, so I could have an indication of what I might need. I have calculated […] Read More

In the rain…

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A storm front has hit Buenos Aires, so it’s raining and thundering happily. It’s only supposed to last a day. I’ll use the time to clean up my PC, sort pictures and documents, check my spending, then maybe go for a swim or to a museum…. Tonight I’ll meet a friend for a beer. Oh, […] Read More

São Paulo revisited

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And here’s the best of São Paulo. Best part/scene/place: Vila Mariana – rua Joaquim Távora. For its amazing number of bars, restaurants and places. Best drink (non-alcoholic): Egnaldo’s Papaya-Maca-Lemon Juice. Super yummy and home made! Best drink (alcoholic): Caipirinha wins it again, at Athenas. Best restaurant: Athenas. For its cheese balls. Best bar: Loca bar, the one at the corner of […] Read More

Rio revisited

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It’s time to have a look back at Rio, so here’s the best-of. I first wanted to do it on Brazil as a whole, but São Paulo and Rio are Janeiro are just too different to put together in one… If you have suggestions for other categories, shoot! Best part/scene/place: Ipanema. Somehow in Rio, but it […] Read More

Buenas Aguas

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I think I will not maintain the rhythm of the postings from Brazil in Buenos Aires. I have fallen into a kind of slow state. Well, it’s not that I am not doing anything, but it’s just the normal stuff. I’m most proud that I am going to the gym every day. Swimming. Not much, […] Read More

Settling in

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I’m settling into my place in Recoleta. Upon arrival on Sunday, I unpacked, made myself at home, fell asleep at an Argentinian time of 3 am (I should have gone out!), woke up at the German time of 7.30 and started my day. One: Supermercado with the basics: pasta, Coke, Granola, milk, Heinz ketchup, cheese, […] Read More

Sampa’s markets

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My last full day in Brazil was market day for me. I went down to the Centro and into the Mercado Municipal de São Paulo. Well, first, I had to fight my way through. I got off at São Bento Metro, and ran into the masses of São Paulo. Think Oxford street at Christmas, just much, […] Read More

First things

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First thing in my new place in the heart of Recoleta, Buenos Aires, after my host Marcelo gave me the load-down on the apartment, fake money, mobile phone companies and the nearest supermarket: Warsteiner, found in the fridge. Prost, Buenos Aires! And here’s the new place. Tomorrow morning I’ll go to the supermarket and then […] Read More

Off to Buenos Aires

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And I’m off to Buenos Aires. It’s bit confusing because my reservation says 8.25 but the plane always left an hour earlier… maybe it’s due to the summer time change and the plane arriving earlier now from Istanbul…? I better get to the airport early! Here are the flight statistics: Flight 5 to Buenos Aires  […] Read More

Forget Guacamole

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The first drink Mauricio made me in Rio was a Vitamina with avocado. It was delicious. But basically any fruit can be used, I understand – check this recipe! Now I had another epiphany: An avocado popsicle! Forget the green mushy stuff to dip your tacos in! This is the real thing!!!! It’s from a store in […] Read More