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I am a journalist from New York City living in Buenos Aires. After spending 15 years as a writer and editor in New York City, I moved to Argentina in September of 2006. I love music, travelling and writing in my blog, Theme for Great Cities, at www.jeremyhelligar.blogspot.com.

  • Hometown

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Work published

    People, Teen People, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Interview, Vibe, The Miami Herald, The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, Out, in, Time Out Buenos Aires, and more

  • Travel philosophy

    I'll try anything TWICE!

  • Craziest place

    Macchu Pichu

  • Bizarre experience

    Meeting a German guy and two French people in a bar in London who were communicating to each other in English.

  • Advice

    Don't drink the water!

  • Dream destination

    Africa and Australia

  • Traveled before

    England, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Prague, Austria, Germany, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, Antigua, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico, Canada, all over the U.S.

  • Going next

    Colombia

Jeremy Helligar's Guide Book Entries

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  • Tierra Santa

    Jan 23, 2009 - Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    It's not Disney World, but among famous theme parks, it's probably better than Dollywood. Dedicated to the Biblical era, particularly ......

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  • Biblioteca Nacional

    Jan 23, 2009 - Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    The largest library in Argentina, this seemingly gravity-defying structure in Recoleta is more like a museum than a sanctuary for ......

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Hotels

  • Che Lulu

    Nov 12, 2008 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    A hostel, bed and breakfast, boutique hotel and aparthotel rolled into one. There's no method to the madness at Che ......

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  • Boquitas Pintadas

    Nov 12, 2008 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Rock & Roll! Like the Chelsea Hotel in New York City and the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, this San ......

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  • Axel Buenos Aires

    Oct 17, 2008 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    The Axel is billed as South America's first gay luxury hotel and a sequel to the Barcelona-based flagship. The lobby ......

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Restaurants

  • El Viejo Almacén

    Jan 23, 2009 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    A 40-year-old tango complex in San Telmo, the four-story El Viejo Almacén is more than a place to enjoy a ......

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  • El Balcón

    Jan 23, 2009 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Balconies with a view are a dime a dozen in BA, but they don't get much better than El Balcón ......

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  • El Querandí

    Jan 23, 2009 - San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Dinner and a movie? Been there, done that. How about fine dining and tango in a 140-year-old house in Monserrat? ......

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Activities

  • Tierra Adentro

    Feb 25, 2009 - Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    San Telmo's Sunday antiques market on Avenida Defensa meets its match with this crafts store in El Centro that seems ......

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  • Salón Canning

    Jan 23, 2009 - Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    If it's tango that you are looking for, you'll find it at Salón Canning. This locale is one of the ......

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  • Museo de la Pasión Boquense

    Jan 21, 2009 - La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    After tango, wine and steak, fútbol—or as they say in the U.S., soccer—is the fourth great Argentine pastime. And how ......

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Services

  • El Ateneo

    Feb 25, 2009 - Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    El Ateneo is sort of like Buenos Aires' answer to Barnes & Noble—only without the one-of-a-million retail-chain feel. That said, ......

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  • Ligier

    Feb 25, 2009 - Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Argentina's reputation for wine production still can't compare to its rich tango history, but it's getting there. To be completely ......

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  • Patio Bullrich

    Feb 25, 2009 - Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    This converted meat auction house, built in 1867, is the oldest and most upscale of Buenos Aires' quintet of majestic ......

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V!VA List Articles

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  • Zival's

    Aug 08, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Music and book stores crowd most of Buenos Aires main avenues, but they're not all created equal. While the Musimundo ......

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  • Museo de la Pasión Boquense

    Aug 07, 2008 - Argentina

    After tango, wine and steak, fútbol—or as they say in the U.S., soccer—is the fourth great Argentine pastime. And how ......

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  • Studying tango and visiting milongas

    Aug 06, 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

    As visitors to Buenos Aires seem to be more interested in learning Argentina's national dance form than its language, the ......

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