Category Archives: Issue #9

Three Rounds with a Chivito—Big Mac’s (much) Bigger Brother

To visit Uruguay and not sample a “Chivito” is like going to the Louvre without seeing the Mona Lisa. I’m not kidding. More than a national dish, the Uruguayan Chivito is a statement to all of those burger joints across … Continue reading

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OU’s Quick Guide to… Making Friends and Networking as an Expat in Uruguay

Lots of expats move abroad to get away from the crowds and the hustle and bustle of in city life. The peace and calm of a quieter, slower paced life can be invigorating, making you more relaxed and giving you … Continue reading

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Millington-Drake Appears at Millington-Drake Theatre

In December 1939, Eugen Millington-Drake was the British ambassador to Uruguay. Recently, in the theater named after him in Montevideo, I attended an English-language play with two friends, one German and one American. The production given by the London Touring … Continue reading

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Take a Step Back in Time in Colonia del Sacramento

Lying just across the River Plate from Buenos Aires (and a convienent one-hour ferry ride away), Colonia del Sacramento is Uruguay’s oldest and most picturesque city. The city’s colorful history begins in 1680 when it was founded by Portuguese conquistadors. … Continue reading

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