Faena Hotel

From a design perspective the five-year-old Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires' Puerto Madero district is quite a scene. We didn't stay there, but we definitely checked it out while we were in town. It was designed by Philippe Starck, who used the color red like a crazy man. Naturally, to fit in to the design, the first thing I did when we got there was order a Negroni.

It was about to rain, so we huddled/cuddled with our drinks and some olives by the pool before dinner, it was tré romantico.

We originally thought we'd eat at this schmancy restaurant inside the hotel called The Bistro, but we opted for the cozier restaurant, El Mercado. Plus we were on a full-on empanada rampage, so we couldn't resist.


Plus, check the ceiling! So cool.

Garden Buenos Aires

Matt and I just got back to reality last night from two weeks of insane over stimulation and way too much fun. I'm going to get into the wedding posts soon, but had to start with the absolute coolest bed and breakfast we stayed in while in Buenos Aires, Garden Buenos Aires. It was recently featured in the New York Times. Luckily the owner, Pamela Murphy, is the first cousin of one of my bestest friends in the world, so we were pointed in the right direction. The B&B is located in a bohemian hood close to lots of antique shopping and great restaurants. The rates are very attractive too, our stay was $125 US and that includes free hangouts with their two enormous golden doodles. Absolutely worth a visit if you're planning a trip to BsAs.

Tipiliuke Lodge

Matt and I are in the early stages of planning our honeymoon. What we're aiming for is to split it up between Buenos Aires and The Patagonia Region of Argentina, where we're hoping to catch the beginning of their fly-fishing season. A little city, a little country—kinda like me and the Mister. We've found a great lodge in The Patagonia called Tipiliuke that looks ideal for hanging out post-river trip. I'm especially loving that chandelier over the bar that stores wine glasses.