BUENOS AIRES
The perfect day in Buenos Aires would start out in the barrio, or neighborhood, of Recoletta. I would walk around the winding artisan fair, which you could end up doing for hours. I would go to one of the many food stands and get the orange juice that they squeeze for you on the spot. If I hadn't already met up with my friends, I would do so right behind the fair at Buller Brewing Co. There you can get the famous bife de chorizo, made from Argentina's world-renowned beef, while drinking a Quilmes beer and watching the performances that are going on throughout the park.

I would then head back to my homestay to take a little nap; nights in Buenos Aires don't end until 6 a.m. At around 10 I would meet up with friends in the Microcentro and eat dinner at Asia de Cuba, where specialties include mango alligator. At around midnight there is a belly dancing show, and then the restaurant turns into a packed club, which keeps the energy drinks pouring to keep us all up dancing until morning.

MICHELLE CATAGNUS
Northeastern University