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Exchanging currency with a taxi driver in Buenos Aires is probably not a great idea.

I’m a veteran traveller, but I just fell for a scam (again)

It happened just last week. I was in a cab in Palermo in Buenos Aires, coming to the end of a 24-hour journey from Australia.

  • by Ben Groundwater
More provoleta please, pronto.

There are few things better in this world than this heavenly dish

The good people of Argentina have done away with the frippery to serve you a whopping hunk of melted dairy.

  • by Ben Groundwater
China's GDP is predicted to be $64.2 trillion in 2030. But Australian businesses are being advised not to disregard opportunities in other Asian nations.

Size matters: The world’s 10 best megacities you must visit

Whatever you desire in a big city, you will find it. Here’s how to embrace (and survive) some of the world’s top megacities.

  • by Ben Groundwater
August is hot in Taipei.

Late winter escapes: The world’s best places for an August holiday

Keen to escape Australia in August? Here are the countries and cities to visit for their summer, winter or welcoming dry season.

  • by Brian Johnston
Buenos Aires has always been considered Latin America's most European city.

Why Buenos Aires' cafes make you feel like you're in Paris

Buenos Aires or Paris? It's hard to tell once you enter one of its famed bares notables.

  • by Anthony Dennis
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Ezeiza handles 85 per cent of international traffic in Buenos Aires.

Airport review: Buenos Aires main hub is a workhorse, not a show pony

This is a workhorse airport where it takes an hour to get through security and passport control.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Dulce de leche's history is fraught, with several South American countries claiming its origin.

The origins of dulce de leche: The sweet treat that caused an international incident

Pots of dulce de leche – literally "sweet from milk" – appear at every Argentinian breakfast table.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Exchanging about $200 to Argentine pesos will get you a grotesquely sized wad of cash.

Argentina's 'blue dollar' currency exchange: The weird system that lets tourists double their money

A 'blue dollar' exchange rate sounds like a scam, but it's legitimate.

  • by Michael Fowler
Buenos Aires' oldest neighbourhood, San Telmo, is a vibrant cultural district.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Buenos Aires' oldest neighbourhood, San Telmo, is a cobblestoned charmer – a romantic mix of grand colonial mansions, imposing churches and atmospheric bars and restaurants.

  • by Rob McFarland
Counting penguins is part of the job.

South Georgia: What it's like to rule this exotic tourist destination with no citizen

The woman in charge of the British-run outpost where you'll find more penguins than people.

  • by Jonathan Margolis