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Welcome to CarlosMeliaBlog

Bespoke Travel Agent, Niche Marketing Travel/Hospitality Consultant and Blogger. For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise, specialized in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong among many other international destinations.

My firm commitment to you, and main purpose of my blog is - Been There Done That. All travel services and products to be reviewed, offered and featured, have previously been experienced, tested and approved personally by me.

At CarlosMeliaBlog I speak Gay, but I am also fluent in Straight. Everyone is welcome, everyone.

Former Mr Gay International 2008, I work along the main LGBT organizations worldwide, in pro of our rights and to assure everyone that indeed It will be Better.

Hope you enjoy this trip and look forward hearing your feedback and comments. CM

Archive for "Jul 15 2010"

EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina

Jul 15 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Restaurants

EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina is one of those hidden gems that you will, only find, by the hand of a local. Located right the middle of the downtown of Buenos Aires (city porteña, how local refer to it), a little mirage of peacefulness, good taste and an interesting gourmet options.

Have you ever thought that within a Monastery right in the heart of Buenos Aires you will be able to enjoy an amazing lunch ? Well this is the case. Take a short break on your Day Tour of Buenos Aires and relax at this charming and unique restaurant. During the warm season you also have the plus to have access to the outdoors patio.

I was there yesterday for lunch, and I would have to strongly recommend the Stuffed Chicken Breast with goat cheese and dried tomatoes with a spinach quiche. Yummmy… !!!!

(*) For those interested on trying EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina here are the details ( San Martin 705, corner of San Martin and Viamonte. Tel. 4312-0235 )

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GAY MARRIAGE Argentina • APPROVED

Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, News, Press

TweetArgentina turns into the second country in the American continent and first in Latin America to approve Gay Marriage. Despite a strong and controversial opposition by the church, in a debate that lasted over 14 hours, with 33 votes in favor 27 against and 03 abstentions, it became a law during last night after a majority vote in favor in the government’s upper house.

The whole process and debate denotes a social / political / cultural growth in the Argentinean society, where those in favor and against had their chance to express their points of view and preferences.

The whole project was supported from the very beginning by the Kirshner presidential couple, with questionable internal fights between their current administration and strong critics by the highest authorities of the church. The perfect disguise for very controversial political and social times that Argentina is undergoing.

BUT the important issue is that from TODAY on, guys we can get married. Congratulations to those that have actively and openly fought and supported this project. NOW the questions is WHO WANTS TO MARRY ME no one… anyone. ???