Monday, June 22, 2009

Greetings from Salta & Jujuy!















































































































































































































































































































































































































































I just got back from the northern Argentinian provinces of Salta and Jujuy. Aside from the strikingly beautiful sceneries, dramatic change of landscapes within minutes - try driving from Salta to Jujuy via the camino de la cornisa. You'll pass from being in the desert with giant cacti, to being in the middle of the jungle on a one-lane, curvy road where cars come and go from both sides! yes, it's a bit stressing, and a little dangerous, but it's so worth it!! and you can always get a driver who knows the road well. If not, just honk your horn in every curve. But don't forget to, cause there is no room for two cars for most of the way. And those cliffs are intimidating. But, where was I? oh, the sceneries, the food, the colonial architecture, beautiful churches, wine, it's all magical... the gorgeous towns surrounded by the Andes mountains... not to mention the Quebrada de Humahuaca - a World Heritage site where there are still indigenous towns that have been a major trade route for over 10,000 years! once again, it was incredible to be there... to meet people from these towns. I say go North! It's like being in another world. If you would like to visit remote, Andean towns that regular tourists do not have access to, inquire about new ranges of excursions to enjoy more authentic experiences, stay in one of our villas or recommended boutique hotels, or if you would like to help the local host communities, contact one of our dedicated travel experts. There are plenty of rewarding ways to make a difference between wine tastings, trekking and horse riding in the mountains, and a soothing spa treatment.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Waiters Race - 6th edition

















For the sixth consecutive year, the Buenos Aires waiters' race - organised by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, took place this weekend.
With two bottles and a full glass, the avid waiters started in Av. de Mayo, and had to speed walk a total of 1,600 mts. (less than a mile), without spilling anything.
Walter Ayala was the winner of the first prize which consisted of $2,500 ARS. Congratulations!!

With friends at Faena, Flory's W, Crobar, etc.









Friday, May 1, 2009

ART IN THE ANDES - James Turrell
























































James Turrell Gallery opened this week, in the Hess family vineyard in Colomé, Argentina.

Very much in tune with Hess's passionate approach to art, the light installations are beyond stunning, enhanced by the gallery's truly, magnificent views of the Andes mountains. 

Friday, April 24, 2009

Louis Vuitton campaign, Buenos Aires

















Portrait of filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia, for the Louis Vuitton campaign shot in the countryside, outside Buenos Aires.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Vogue Living Mag in Argentina






































































I recently met Susan Westwood, Vogue Living's Senior editor, in Buenos Aires. She was interested in local interior designs, and visiting beautiful residences and restaurants, behind-the-scenes in Buenos Aires & surrounding areas. 
The story about Buenos Aires design will be featured in the May/June issue of VOGUE Living. Enjoy! xx

Special thanks! Julia and Marcelo

Friends and Babies



















Rufino's Birthday!


Saturday, April 11, 2009

KENZO IN BUENOS AIRES


World famous, Japanese artist and designer, Kenzo Takada opens his first exhibition in Latin America. The event showcases his plastic works at the new art gallery Lordi Arte Contemporaneo in San Telmo, Venezuela 617. The exhibition has traveled the world, stopping first in Munich and Morocco, and is a combination of paintings, sculptures and collages. The majority of the paintings feature women among pieces of cloth and stamps, although he also did include one of a couple dancing tango with the Obelisk behind them as an homage to Buenos Aires. Visit the exhibit Monday through Friday, 11am to 8pm, until July 10th.

Thursday, April 9, 2009