June 26, 2008
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Don’t Cry For Me
I went to Argentina last week.
Regular readers of this blog know how obsessified I am with the guidebooks, so it may come as a little bit of shock and awe when I tell you that I’ve been so beyond biz that I haven’t gotten around to doing my usual pre-trip research. (I blame it on all of that wedding planning.) Luckily, I edited and read (no less than 17 times) our July/August issue, which highlights the best bets, hottest hotels and excellent eateries across the capital city of Buenos Aires. (If you haven’t checked it out yet, run, don’t walk, to your kiosk. The issue is just that good!) And since I spent two days in the birthplace of tango about five years ago, I felt like I was in OK shape to do some exploring on my own.
But just when I was feeling all slack-a-dazical, behold the first edition of The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires. Yep, I’m just that important that the guidebook gods heard my cries and sent this hot-off-the-presses release to me literally two days before I was scheduled to take off for the land of Evita. And thank goodness, too.
The city-centric guide outlines all the must-sees like the Casa Rosada (Argentina’s White House and exact spot where Evita and Madonna (!) gave the final good-bye), the Recoleta Cemetery (the most expensive land in the entire city and resting place—finally—of the polemic former first lady) and La Boca (the famous portside neighborhood with brightly colored tin buildings). But it also gives some serious info on the real importants like where to shop. No joke, this 300-page book lists more than 100 shops, plus it breaks down the nitty gritty on the famous flea market held in the San Telmo neighborhood each Sunday. All I can say is gracias al Rough Guide for helping my trip be a little more memorable.
The Rough Guide to Buenos Aires, $18.99. Go to dk.com for more info. |
Posted by Jenna at 2:55 p.m.
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