Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, is a bustling city with new, interesting things to do at every turn. It has about 3 million people, while the province contains over 60% of Argentina’s population. I was able to visit Buenos Aires for a few days as part of a trip for my AFS student exchange, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! We were really lucky to get some beautiful, sunny days in an otherwise rainy week and it wasn’t overwhelmingly hot yet. As I went with my exchange program, I got to meet some other exchange students from around the country and after only a week together we became close.
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I’ve now been in Argentina for more than 9 1/2 months and I’m loving every second. It truly feels like home to me, from a wonderful family that matches my crazy to some very close friends. The school year recently ended and I’ve had some more spare time to do activities and get to know Argentina even better.
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About the Author (at time of publication):
Sarah Albom (age 16) is passionate about photography and writing. An expat living with her family in New Zealand, they have travelled extensively. She is currently in Argentina on a year-long AFS Student exchange.
Sarah E. Albom
Thank you, and Merry Christmas as well.
Agness of Fit Travelling
Buenos Aires looks incredible from your camera lenses, Sarah.It is such a beautiful city with amazing buildings who speak phenomenal stories.
Sarah E. Albom
Thank you! I loved Buenos Aires, it was one of my favourite cities that I’ve been to so far.
Anda
Your beautiful pictures reminded me about Buenos Aires. It’s been over 10 years since we’ve been there and I still can’t get over this great city. I’d love to go back for more. It’s a great opportunity to live there for a while.
Sarah E. Albom
You should, it’s absolutely stunning. I hope to return many more times in the future.
Fitz miller
God these are amazing! The very definition of beauty was sprung from these images!
Sarah E. Albom
Why thank you kindly good sir :’D
Alissa Apel
All the photos are wonderful. I love the archway one the most I’m thinking. It’s so hard to choose.
Sarah E. Albom
My personal favourite is the close-up of the bon o bons but I think I have a bias for the food.
Stefanie
WOW – one amazing photo after another – I would say I love the close-up shots the best, but your scenic shots are truly beautiful, too. You have such an amazing eye and way of capturing things “on film”! Thanks for sharing these!
Rhonda Albom
She comes from talented extended family 🙂
Barbara Radisavljevic
This has been a wonderful opportunity for you, even though you’d already seen a lot of the world. Touring is not the same as actually living somewhere. This will always be part of you. You will also have quite a photo collection. I’ll bet you will have mixed feelings when it’s time to return home.
Sarah E. Albom
This has definitely become a part of me in many more ways than one. I’ll never forget the experience.
Lexa Cain
Such beautiful and professional shots, Sarah! I’m impressed by how clean everything looks. I’ve never seen anything like that passionfruit flower. It almost looks like a cartoon! lol
Rhonda Albom
That passion flower took me by surprise too. I hope I get to see one next year when I go to Argentina.
stevebethere
Fab shots Sarah can we share those bon bons please heheh! 🙂
Have a bonbontastic week 🙂
Sarah E. Albom
Of course bon o bons for everyone! Pick up only.
Nano @ Travel With Nano B.
Buenos Aires has never been on my radar until recently, when few of my friends traveled there and everyone comes back in love with the city. I very much hope to travel there one time and experience it myself.
Rhonda Albom
It’s also become a lot more popular in New Zealand, now that Air New Zealand offers non-stop service.
Sarah E. Albom
It’s wonderful and very beautiful. My exchange student friends and I were talking about it and we think it looks like it should be in Europe rather than South America.
Jeff
Nice collection of pictures Sarah. Are you saving any bon o bons for me?
Rhonda Albom
And some for me too.
Sarah E. Albom
Absolutely! They’re so good.
Dawn Rae
Such gorgeous and interesting photos. Thank you for sharing them.
Sarah E. Albom
Thanks Dawn.
Corinne
Sarah, Love this article and as always love your photos! I want to go to Argentina!
Rhonda Albom
Corinne, I am with you on that, I also want to go to Argentina.
Kim MIller
What beautiful shots!
Sarah E. Albom
Thank you Kim!
Alex J. Cavanaugh
Over half the population lives there – and ironically, most of your shots included no people. Well done. And excellent shots.
Rhonda Albom
Good point Alex, well done Sarah 🙂
Sarah E. Albom
I like shooting objects over people. But yes there were quite a few I chose to keep out of my photos.
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Hi Sarah – I’d love to visit and you’ve enticed me even more. What a wonderful experience you are having. It’s great you’re learning so much … bet the map was expensive – but worth looking for once home perhaps .. a collection of explorative maps … not sure what you’re going to do without your bon o bons once you get home?! The passion flower is just stunning … enjoy all you can … cheers Hilary
Sarah E. Albom
It was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, I don’t believe the map was for sale but one of my exchange student friends bought a paperback history of Argentina from that store for only a dollar NZ.
Dorothy
I did a foreign exchange year long ago and it truly influenced the rest of my life! Enjoy every minute of it!! And buy the old map. Old maps are amazing.
Sarah E. Albom
I’m back now, unfortunately, but it was amazing. I loved every second.