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10 Phrases You Won’t Learn in Italian Class
Our 10 Phrases You Won’t Learn in Spanish Class (Argentina and Mexico) and 10 Phrases You Won’t Learn in French Class articles were so popular that we thought the perfect debut for our intern, Chiara, would be an Italian version!
Culture Shock in My Own Country
By Rease Kirchner I arrived in Buenos Aires on June 23, 2010. I had been there twice before, but never for more than 5 days. I also spoke the language. However, I still had a lot of adjusting to do. Over the next 14 months, I adapted to cultural differences, new slang, and the small [...]
So…How do you think this date is going?
by Rease Kirchner Featured image by vmiramontes Some people may have found my Argentina Pick Up Approaches, AKA, Why I Am Single post to be just a little too judgmental and assumed I was not giving the men of Buenos Aires a proper chance. The truth is, I have given them many, many chances. I [...]
Argentine Pickup Approaches, AKA, Why I’m Single
There seem to be a few different pick up approaches that Argentine men use. I’m not saying these are the only ones, I’m sure there are plenty of worthy Argentine males who are much classier than the men I’m about to describe, but I am a Creepster Magnet, and these are the types of pick ups I am exposed to each and every day.
Dear Fat Girl from the Suburbs: It Gets Better.
Today is my birthday! However, that is not really the focus of this post (though you can still feel free to send me cards and presents!). This week, June 23rd to be exact, is my 1 year anniversary as an Expat in Buenos Aires. That shit is crazy.
10 Phrases You Won’t Learn in French Class
The French are really very gifted at the insult. The fun part is that even though you’re saying something horrifically dirty, it still sounds elegant. Your French teacher definitely never taught you any of these. Use these phrases with caution! Please note that there are a variety of ways to say ‘fuck’ in French, so you’ll see a few different words in the list below.
How to Not Be an Asshole American
As a disclaimer, let me just say that I love the United States and I am proud to be a US citizen. However, some US tourists can really make other travelers look bad. You may wonder why other countries hold such hostilities, but I can assure you, they sometimes have their reasons…
10 Types of Travelers We All Hate
As travelers, we are always running into fellow travelers, making friends and connections. However, let’s be real here- we don’t love everyone we meet. Some people just get under you skin, and those that do are usually of 10 types of people. Here are the 10 types of travelers we have all had the misfortune of meeting.
10 Phrases You Won’t Learn in Spanish Class
The problem with formal education of a foreign language is you never get to learn the good stuff. Now that I am no longer on any education-related payroll, I can finally impart my knowledge of malas palabras en Castellano.
