I did an internship in Argentina a few years ago. REALLY WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD THIS RESOURCE. Short story: I was a very reserved suburban North American; typical dinner at 6, quiet, not a wine drinker…etc I left a massive wine fan, learned a lot about myself, and now I plan on retiring in Mendoza. A wise man there told me you learn a lot about yourself when you go into the learning zone, which is just past the comfort zone, so smile, drink some mate, and share a good Malbec with friends. Oh and “paciencia mañana”
Haha. You will be wellcomed. I knew (no personally) about the life of David English (google about him, he was in NYC when 11/S happened), his story is similar to yours, now he lives in Mendoza since the year 2001. Greetings from Buenos Aires
En Bahía Blanca en Bs As hay colonias de holandeses. Creo que se dedicaron a la actividad agropecuaria. Después hay colonias de menonitas que hablan el holandés y el alemán antiguo.
Well, I as an Argentinian felt right at home when I visited the Netherlands! Lovely country, lovely people, I hope I can get a visa to move there one day. You are more than welcome in Argentina❤
We stopped in Buenos Aires in the Recoleta district overnight and then headed to Ushuaia for an Antarctic trip. BA was beautiful but the area outside of Ushuaia was breathtaking with its mountains, valleys, and forests. I would look forward to going again to see more of this beautiful country. AND...the baggage carts are free at their airports versus 8 dollars in Miami.
The nicknames haha I would like the foreigners who visit us to understand that it is something integrated in us to affectionately name others highlighting a characteristic. Even if one were not, let's say, really fat, we'll still call a loved one or partner or friend with the nickname 'Gordo/a or Gordito/a' (fat or chubby'), without the connotation of contempt one associates with the word. If you're short, they can call you 'La Pulga' (as we nickname Messi). If you are very tall, they can call you 'Fideo' (Noodle), as we call Angel Di Maria. If you have dark skin, probably 'Negro/ Negrito', which is not the same as the word Nigg*, 'Negro' is literally the word for the color black in Spanish. We associate characteristics with people and it is easier for us to recognize or remember someone, or give a nickname with which we affectionately recognize another. If you don't like the nickname, just say you don't like it or it makes you feel uncomfortable. Those who are not idiots or rude are going to stop without a problem.
My friend is Diego "Cuatro Dedos" (Diego four fingers), because he was born lacking one finger in his right hand. Another friend is "Pulmón" (lung), he was born with only one lung, and then there's "Tuerto" (one-eyed), "Rengo" (one-legged or with a limp), etc. etc. And most blond caucasians are nick-named "gringo", but no meaning "from the US", meaning rather of European ancestry. 😀
This video has made me so nostalgic for my beloved Argentina. I lived there for a little while and I’m married to an Entreriano! We’ve always dreamt of taking our whole family and just as we were planning to go, Covid hit 😩! We can’t wait until it opens up again because we are SO there. Also, I have to say how amazing Iguazú falls is….the most beautiful place I’ve ever been!
Argentina is a beautiful country. The argentineans do say vos and their accent is very Italian-like. Even their slang is taken from words from Italian like "laburo" which is labor or work/job. Also they eat a lot of pasta and whatnot. More Argentineans have more Italian ancestry than Spanish. The Argentinean accent is one of my favorite accents. I'm a Mexican guy btw.
There is a lot of us who have both spanish and italian heritage, so you can imagine what is like culturally speaking. (Recien me doy cuenta de que te hablé en ingles siendo que ambos compartimos herencia hispanica jajaja saludos desde Buenos Aires)
@@armadillo1231 Es verdad, pero debemos reconocer que es el acento que habla la mayor parte del pais, quitando Cordoba, Cuyo, parte del Litoral y la region Noroeste. Es decir, Bs As, La Pampa, La Patagonia, Santa Fe y Entre Rios concentran la mayor cantidad de habitantes, y en estas provincias se habla el acento rioplatense aunque con algunas variaciones.
We love visitors, after we won the world cup tourism spiked!! Bring cash (credit cards get extra taxes) but be careful because it can be dangerous to be around with too much cash
I grew up in Argentina and I can tell you is one of the most beautiful countries I've been to, specially the people. I thank God for giving me this memorable experience in my life. Some day I will permanently move back there again.
Someone like Messi got punch in the face by football fan sitting in a restaurant, what do you think happen to ordinary people and there is not much Asian tourist come to Argentina? Argentina support Hitler war criminal and hate black people. There is no black player in the Argentina football team. You need think carefully before moving back to Argentina. Argentina not a happy place. I support Evita Perone, she want the best for Argentina but the people goes crazy.
@@VanTran-ne4yf soy Argentina y lo que Ud esta diciendo es una soberana tontería si no hay negros en la selección es porque no hay negros ...los negros que habitan el suelo argentino son senegaleses, ecuatorianos brasileros y son buen recibidos.. parece que a lo mejor tuvo una mala experiencia y vuelca todo su odio hacia nosotros..es una pena
@@VanTran-ne4yf Una persona con pocas neuronas y muy ignorante, No hay negros porque somos de descendencia europea y los negros murieron en Argentina en la fiebre amarilla que azotó al país en el siglo XiX y también en la guerras que hubo con el Paraguay y la soberanía. Por otro lado ,el peronismo es el cáncer de esta Nación y muchos como yo votamos para que se vayan, la potencia Argentina del 1900 dejó de serla desde que asumió Perón y todos los gobernantes peronistas y el país entró en decadencia. CAda vez hay mas población al rechazo de este partido y en esta última elecciones ganó el partido de centroderecha. Espero que Dios nos ayude para erradicar este partido que está lleno de corruptos y que en su momento apoyo a Hitler. Si bien hay pobreza y los nros. así lo indican cuando vengas, te sorprenderás de que hay abundancia porque es un país muy rico en recursos.
You can even find lost dishes of european origin which are vegetarian still present in the argentine daily diet like the genuese torta pasqualina or the fugazzetta
That's true...A lot of us Argies have turned massively to vegetarian food, so sick of eating day after day steaks and all sort of beef-made dishes. In my case, I became aware that I was in a way being responsible for the slaughtering of millions of innocent animals when our good God gave us all of Nature's fruits to feed us without having to kill any living creature.
Yeah! And that kind of cuisine has grown and improved hugely. I have a vegan friend and we only go to a different vegan restó every time we go out, and there are many of them we haven't visited yet. So, just imagine.
"was"...no more? i BECAME a vegetarian there at age 18...c'mon...he needs to go vegan ASAP!...and look...serious problem i thought he was gonna show 10 great things and so far...talking on and on about ...MEAT...and hour motels...omg...CHAU!
I'm an argentinian living in California. Just found this video and ... man! I love you! this is a great honest video of how our country is. Thanks for this!
Instead of taking a 24 hour ride South to Calafate, I recommend flying. It's not expensive and it only takes three and a half hour to get there. Same thing about Iguazu falls, in the North. You'll get there on a two hour flight.
I recall these aren't cheap flights, actually pretty expensive. I guess that's relative, but $500 bucks round trip is on the higher end IMO. Flying around in Argentina isn't like flying in Colombia which is insanely cheap.
@@matiasfpm basically the only important point. But VERY important. I received some european friends here and they couldn't believe it when I explained them that they brought about twice as much money as they had planned because of the non official rates
Yup, every long distance bus here is a double decker. Some are fancier with tvs built in every seat and A/C, others are cheaper with big ass CRTs in the hallway that you’ll probably hit with your head on your way to the toilet lol. I always recommend the cheaper ones for short distances btw
I've got to say, I relate to the enthusiastic way this guy can get his superlatives out quick enough. I had the best trip of my life visiting all corners of this incredible country.
jajaj gordo copado, ese amigo gordo que todos tenemos. Hermoso video muy informativo para los turistas que quieran visitar mi tierra. Me alegro que la hayas pasado bien y la sigas pasando en familia. Siempre serán bienvenidos aquellos que vienen a disfrutar de nuestras cosas y nuestra gente. Abrazo gigante!
Many of the behaviours you described remind me of South Korea 15 to 20 years ago. It is a much different and more modern country today. It used to be a much more laid back place in many ways and what you describe about Argentina now reminds me of that. I may have to go and visit just to relive the nostalgia. When a country is still developing it seems to have a much more laid back and informal vibe. Rules more of a suggestion than something to be strictly enforced. Also folks speaking bluntly about appearance, something they once did here too but no longer do. Once a country becomes developed it becomes all about strict compliance with rules it seems and loses much of the appeal it once had in some ways. Argentina sounds like a lovely place and I really do hope to get down there one day.
Well, as an Argentinian I don't know about being developed but I do know that our informal vibe is mostly associated with the fact that we are mostly of Italian and Spanish descendence. And to this day in Italy and Spain people have this type of vibe, so it may not change that much
Que país hermoso. No he estado en Argentina pero he hablado con muchos argentinos. Son geniales! Realmente espero ir allí pronto. Solo una pregunta para los argentinos, qué tan seguros son lugares como Buenos Aires, Mendoza y Bariloche? Saludos desde Australia x
Como en casi todos lados hay sectores más seguros que otros... Hay que entender que cuando uno dice "Buenos Aires" está la CIUDAD de Buenos Aires (aproximadamente. 3.000.000 de habitantes), y el Area Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, o "Gran Buenos Aires" (aproximadamente. 15.000.000)... y la PROVINCIA de Buenos Aires que es GRANDE... bastante más grande que, por ejemplo, toda Italia. En un núcleo urbano donde viven 15.000.000 de personas claramente va a haber lugares donde no recomiendo ir, o por lo menos no de noche. Mendoza y Bariloche, como la mayoría del resto de las ciudades argentinas son, en general, seguras. En Bariloche y alrededores últimamente hay una situación de toma de tierras (o reclamo histórico, según cada opinión) por parte de comunidades autóctonas (o falsas comunidades, una vez más, según la posición de cada uno), situación "importada" desde el vecino Chile (hermoso destino para visitar también). Hay que entender también que, normalmente, "inseguridad" aquí se traduce en "carteristas", arrebato de teléfonos, etc... cosas "menores", NO tenemos la problemática tipo "active shooter", etc. Síntesis: en esos lugares, en general, no deberías tener problemas.
Le pegaste en todas gordo 😉. He visto muchos videos de extranjeros en Argentina pero realmente das en el clavo con las 10 cosas shockeantes de Argentina. Te felicito 👍
Mam. I loved it how informative your clip was. Argentina has been on my mind for a while and I'm thinking next August, which is my longest vacation time. And I love beef!
The nickname thing is true but not just in Argentina. Most Spanish speaking countries have this kind of nicknaming culture. It’s actually easier amongst your family members to identify your neighbours by the secret nicknames you gave them than by their actual names 😄: “The fat guy” keeps stealing our newspapers… “The castaway” told me the janitor took out the trash already… Your family members will know exactly who is stealing the newspapers and who told you that the janitor took out the trash already. You should expect other neighbours to give you a nickname to identify you as well… 😄
I remember a Latin American footballer getting into trouble in Europe for using 'negrito' as a term of affection for someone. I think he'd translated it into English without realising you can't really do that. I felt really sorry for him. He was being affectionate not racist.
Nos condenan los vivos que se creen pillos y solo piensan en su bolsillo y los de sus amigotes lamentablemente. Pero esperemos que algun dia mas pronto que tarde la situacion se revierta
Spent a few days in Buenos Aires just before.Covid. I loved my time there, the Meat was amazing and they do not skimp on it, Gorgeous women, I was supposed to go back soon but Pandemic Happen. One Shock i had was not able to take enough money from the ATM.
Great video! As an Argentine, I really enjoyed seeing your perspective on our country. Two things: 1. It is "Salsa Golf", not Salsa "de" Golf. 2. The River Plate stripe goes the opposite way, from top left to bottom right (it crosses the heart at the top), while you did it from top right to bottom left. Yeah, I'm a River Plate fan 😄 Thanks for the video. Great job!!!
One of the things I love about our culture in Argentina is our rivalry and brashness, we are stubborn but also love to discuss with no anger to one another, being able to insult someone and them and it just being their nickname (like yours) is one of my favorite cultural aspects
Greetings! Great video. Im from Argentina and when we visit Europe with my wife we watched all of your videos! You are a treasure for the travelers!!! When you come back, visit Córdoba and you'll be most welcomed by us, not a joke, a serious compromise has been made!
About the weather: perhaps it's not northern American taste, but actually, Argentina IS below equator line, so the seasons are at the opposite. I'm checking temperatures regularly, and now in July, there are night temperetures about 5°C in Argentina which is not cold - in American Winter, New York knows Blizzards!
Unless you go south (Patagonia, for example). Temperature can go way down during winter (June, July, August and September). And the north (Misiones, Formosa, Jujuy, Salta, Corrientes), are way more hotter than Buenos Aires.
Every year i travel to the southern cities in the winter to ski, and not taking into account Ushuahia which is the southernmost city in the world, a 5ºC weather in Buenos Aires or Mar del Plata feels much MUCH colder than a -5ºC in Bariloche because of the humidity (which is much of the reason Buenos Aires hasn't seen snow in so long). I've been in NY in New Year and even though it was snowing it didn't feel as cold. Chicago on the other hand, felt colder even outside of winter again due to humidity, even though the temperature was the same as New Year in NY.
Yea but you have to take into consideration humidity also, in my city it can be 5ºC like you said but with 80%/90% of humidity you will really feel the cold even with some jacket on.
I watched the whole vid because you speak so fast that tons of info gets packed in it. I'm an Argie expat living in the US for 30 years. Your impressions are spot on and I dare say, very generous insofar as you didn't mention the two things that drive me crazy: the bad littering habits of my fellow Argies and the crime issue. Up until the 90's it was safe to walk anywhere in BsAs at anytime of day or night. Now particularly for foregn visitors that stand out like a sore thumb, they got to be more careful. Whatever the case, I just came back from a visit and Argentina is like a mother, you love her no matter what. Best.
Dear Walkers, I enjoyed your video very much. You have great energy and you gave wonderful advise. Great observations!! I loved it! I am from Buenos Aires, but been living in NYC for the past 22 years. You really explained my people VERY, VERY well. Specially the part where you mentioned about the nicknames, and the way we just tell it like it is and nobody gets offended. And it's true that we do eat meat 7 days a week. There is actually a belief that if your food doesn't include meat, it is not very nutritious.
8:14 Tips for gringos. The Spanish letter V as in 'vos' is not labiodental as it is in English. That is, the 'V' and the 'B' are pronounced alike, like the latter. Oh yeah, 'parrilla' earlier in the video is pronounced 'paRRilla', with a double R, not like it was pronounced earlier in the video with a single R.
Unrelated to this vid in particular, but I’ve been watching your vids for years and never get tired of them. You’ve got such a friendly and welcoming demeanor that when I watch your vids it feels like I’m talking with an old friend, even though you’ve never even met me, haha! Anyway, love the vids!
I wonder, when you went to school in Argentina. I spent the school year 1985 in Argentina and never lost my contact afterwards. I've been there every few years ever since.
12:14 when i was on vacation in us, it shocked me how good the driving is when i was in Brazil it shocked me how good the driving was in Buenos Aires, really i was scared.
my friend next time plrease try "Antiche Tentazione" in Buenos Aires city , and "Del Bent" in Cordoba city, they are absolutly insanly delicious and definitely the next step in ice cream
I'm glad you speak so well of this country; when I mention Argentina most gringos just remember the fact that thousands of Nazis escaped here after WWII... Please tell Americans that's in the past; we have the biggest Jewish community of Latin America (300k+). Neonazis are very rare here.
Im Argentinian, and the being late thing, depends on the province, in san juan people could get up to 4 or even 6 hour late. But when they are in your house they might stay up to 6 in thr morning. That s normal in some regions
Hey thank you for this video from Argentina (me, from Argentina, not the video lol). Come back any time, we're only hoping you discover more lovely places in our country you should visit ❤️
My tip as an argentinian for those interested in coming: Do ask in the place you are staying for good places to walk around and what parts of the cities are safer, etc. Don't go around with a USA baseball cap and an iPhone walking arround random places because you have a chance to get mug.
Muy buenos los comentarios sobre la Argentina. Minuto 4.38, empanada de carne sobre servilleta que se lee La Biela, restaurante y café clásico de La Recoleta, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires.
so true, long trip buses, always choose "coche cama" they cost a bit more, but they make all the difference. i'm argentinian, and all he said is true haha. and yes we love meat, and we love dulce de leche, you think peanut butter is tasty?, you need to try dulce de leche la serenisima estilo colonial or the ilolay, la serenisima estilo colonial is my favorite, we also have something similar to your peanut butter, but in a bar package called mantecol, man, i can't hold myself when it comes to mantecol, it is responsible to several trips to the doctor haha, because once i stop eating that i cannot stop. finally, empanadas de carne cortadas a cuchillo, you got to try that!, las salteñas y catamarqueñas are the best ones. oh and if you are in buenos aires, capital federal. over nazca avenue, try a very small pizza joint called "santa rita" (you can eat there stand up, or takeaway) a bit expensive the "fugazzeta rellena" OMG, the best fugazzeta rellena in THE WORLD period, "pizza de cancha" is also awesome if you don't have digestive problems, because it is quite strong. oh,i forgot, as desert, nearby "el rey de la torta de ricota" in juan b. justo avenue and bufano, the best riccota cake in existence. I'm not a vegan, but i do eat vegan from time to time , because here in the capital at least, we have TONS of vegan joints , very good quality, and most of them are cost friendly.
