Author: James Schloeffel

As a child James was subjected to endless anecdotes about his parents' trip along the Hippy Trail "back in the 70s". The brainwashing worked and James has been an avid traveller ever since. Argentina has always been on 'the list' and James realised the dream of spending a month in Buenos Aires in late 2010. James is a freelance writer who has worked for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Melbourne Age, Real Travel and MSN Travel.
James Schloeffel

As a child James was subjected to endless anecdotes about his parents' trip along the Hippy Trail "back in the 70s". The brainwashing worked and James has been an avid traveller ever since. Argentina has always been on 'the list' and James realised the dream of spending a month in Buenos Aires in late 2010. James is a freelance writer who has worked for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Melbourne Age, Real Travel and MSN Travel.

In search of the perfect Steak – Best Buenos Aires steaks

Disco Supermarket Steak Dinner

My countdown of the 5 best steaks in Buenos Aires… Having lived in London for the past two years, steak has been largely off the menu. It’s not that steak isn’t available in London – it’s just that it’s either poor quality or will cost you a week’s rent. Sometimes both. Imagine my anticipation when my family and I arrived in Buenos Aires, the self-styled steak capital of the world…

April 1st, 2011

10 Things to Do in Buenos Aires with Kids

Palermo Zoo

Buenos Aires, the city of tantalising tango, 400g steaks, all-hour partying and captivating history may seem, at first glance to be an adult’s-only destination. But there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied as well. Here are some ideas, from museums and parks to cafés and the zoo…

February 25th, 2011

Street Art in Buenos Aires: So Much More than Graffiti

Buenos Aires Street Art - yellow jet-powered whale

Tourists with a new-found penchant for graffiti will be in heaven in Buenos Aires. The city known for tango and cow-meat is fast gaining renown as a street art powerhouse. In fact one of the unexpected joys of wandering the streets of the Argentine capital is stumbling across strange and beautiful artworks…

February 18th, 2011