Destinations

Researching Iberia from Mar-May 2012!

Robert is currently based in Buenos Aires but will be moving temporarily to Lisbon from March-May 2012. It’s a perfect opportunity to expand the number of walks offered. Look for new content from Spain & Portugal soon! Below is a list of current walks plus a preview of what’s to come:

Buenos Aires

Recoleta Cemetery

Recoleta Cemetery ranks as one of the top attractions in Buenos Aires thanks to its occupants & their eternal sense of style. The elite, the not-so-elite, friends, enemies, & those who contributed to the general welfare of Argentina all share space in a miniature city of mausoleums & monuments. There’s much more to see besides the final resting place of Eva Perón, & Endless Mile will help you understand why. Learn about the history & general operation of the cemetery, consult meanings of symbols, then explore the most interesting places to rest in peace in Buenos Aires. A mix of architecture & urban legends may make you want to stay permanently! Available as an app for iPhone/iPod touch (25 tombs) & also as a PDF (70 tombs).

Domes

During the 300 years from the city’s second foundation in 1580 until the 1880′s Buenos Aires remained a surprisingly humble place… a far cry from the grandiose city it is today. Early paintings & engravings of Buenos Aires, however, show one remarkable feature—church domes. It was the beginning of a trend. By 1900 when immigration was at its peak, European-born architects brought European-inspired design with them & showered the city in domes. This singular feature makes visitors feel more like they are on the Viejo Continente rather than the New World. Endless Mile shows you the location of 75 of the best domes in Buenos Aires, helping you discover even more of this fascinating city. Available as a PDF.

Once

Mention visiting the area popularly known as Once & most porteños furl their brow… with good reason. Noisy, cramped & hectic, the area can be a sensory overload for the average person. But Once holds several surprises beneath its rather boisterous exterior. Home to faded & forgotten Art Nouveau architecture, a bit of Art Deco, a unique mix of Jewish, Korean & Paraguayan immigrants plus the most amazing wholesale marketplace in the city, taking a short walk down a single street in the neighborhood of Once reveals another fascinating version of Buenos Aires… one that most visitors miss. Available as a PDF.

Plaza de Mayo

Capital cities often possess a nexus—one particular area that defines not only the city, but also the nation & its people. Forming the heart of the microcentro or downtown core, Plaza de Mayo places Argentine politics, religion & economics on common ground. No single place better represents the merging of these major institutions for over 430 years. If a course titled Buenos Aires 101 existed, it would be all about Plaza de Mayo… the best spot to explore current issues through past glories & defeats. Endless Mile explains a vibrant, cosmopolitan & often chaotic city on a guided walk—making use of historic photographs, archival material & ongoing coverage of current events. Our latest release in Jan 2012, available as a PDF.

Destinations for 2012:

Lisbon

Old World charm with a hip twist best describes Portugal’s capital city today. The Portuguese hold tight to tradition in spite of European integration, & Lisbon continues to thrive. Its connection to the sea is can be uncovered in the district of Belém while an interesting mix of past & present remain visible in the Baixa/Chiado district. Architectural highlights & interesting churches add to Lisbon’s beauty. Spanning the entire city, our Lisbon series of walks will cover best of the old & the new.

Sevilla

Often considered the heart of Andalucía, Sevilla embodies passion. Whether its the local dialect or the rhythm of the city, no other place in Spain has Sevilla’s vibe. Monuments such as the largest cathedral in the nation & functioning palace that the royal family still uses as an occasional residence enthrall visitors. But small neighborhoods like Santa Cruz & Triana capture everyone’s imagination as well. Our Sevilla walks will help reveal what makes the city such a captivating destination.

In addition, we’re offering a full city walk for the town of Évora & if we can fit it in, the best of Art Deco in Buenos Aires. Follow us on Facebook for updates!