The Island I Never Reached
Why I wanted to go Plain curiosity, mostly. Look at a map of the South Atlantic and the thing is absurd. There is an archipelago sitting just off the Argentine coast, close enough to feel like part of the geography,…
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Thursday Night, Two Screens
It was Thursday, September 4th. I had Tesla’s robotaxi launch open on one screen and Buenos Aires on the other. That second screen is a habit I never dropped. I lived in the city from 2017 to 2025, and I…
I’ve Lived in South America for Years — These Are the 5 Best Cities for Expats in 2026
After 8 years in Buenos Aires and time across the continent, here's my honest ranking. BA wins for culture and infrastructure (tip: live in Palermo Chico). Asunción is booming and dirt cheap. Montevideo is safe but expensive — young people are leaving for a reason. Rio is unforgettable but demands street smarts. Santiago I haven't visited yet (earthquakes), but the economy under Kast is heating up. Full breakdown with cost comparisons inside.