Tango your way through temptation – 7 travel tips for Argentina

Argentina is in all ways the definition of fabulous, as most Argentineans would be more than happy to tell you. South America’s darling and second largest nation (after Brazil) is teeming with fantastic culture and biodiversity, ultra hip cities like Buenos Aires and an unabated passion for fine wine, scrumptious steak and an uncompromised quality of life. Following a recent economic crisis, the country is just as splendid a destination while leaving a far smaller hole in your wallet.

Below are what my top Argentina travel tips that will help you fit right in and “act like the locals do”. Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to leave an impression of courtesy, enjoy more hospitality from the locals – and if you’re lucky even make some new Argentinean friends.

1. The most common form of greeting in Argentina betwen friends is kissing one anothers cheeks, so don’t be caught off guard when someone makes a lunge toward your cheek. And don’t be awkward: return the favour.

2. In Buenos Aires, …