Category Archives: Buenos Aires

Tingo, Tingo, Tango! Bringing in Christmas with the couchsurfers in Buenos Aires

Posted on December 25, 2011 by travellingtoothbrushes

For the first time I can remember, I wasn’t very excited about this particular December 25th. It’s a time of year for escaping the cold and dark to warm up in front of the fire whilst watching It’s A Wonderful … Continue reading →

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Jou know, guen jou’ve been Tango-ed

Posted on December 23, 2011 by travellingtoothbrushes

“In Tango jou don’ move, jou gliiiide,” our slick-haired teacher Pablo silkily informs us as his long limbs swirl seductively across the polished stone floor. I take a deep breath and clutch the top of Phil’s arm as the haunting … Continue reading →

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The mystery of the ‘Song Thrush’

Posted on December 15, 2011 by travellingtoothbrushes

To a novice like me, hearing the word ‘Tango’ evokes images of a slick, sultry couple sweeping passionately across a stage in some dark, smoky den of Buenos Aires. But what many might not know is the worldwide fame of … Continue reading →

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