The 9th biggest city in the world, BA reminds me of other major cities, yet has a flavor of its own. It reminds me of Bangkok, in that there are fancy upscale neighborhoods, but also sketchy parts where you don’t want to be stuck in after dusk. It reminds me of Paris with its gorgeous intricate architecture at every turn. It reminds me of Manhattan, where it doesn’t really come alive until well after my normal bedtime. But then, it has places that invite a charm and coolness found nowhere else. And where we bunch together at bus stops back home, the portenos queue up as if in line at the deli or bakery. And there are city streets 10-12 (I may have lost count) lanes wide - per direction! Have I mentioned the driving?! Buenos Aires is a city like none other, where everyone is bound to find something to adhere to and adore.