To discover the charm of this vibrant city, slow down. Story by Annie Bacher Photograph by Alexander Hassenstein, Getty Images Buenos Aires welcomed me with the longest strike in the hundred-year history of Argentina’s subway system. Ten days of horrific traffic forced me to tackle a daily 60-block walking commute. All that walking forced me to adapt to the simultaneously slow and chaotic pace of life in Buenos Aires. Four years later, I wouldn’t choose any other city. Argentina’s capital is a beautiful mix of chaos, intensity, frustration, and love. Foreigners are drawn to this city for the tango, the Malbec, and the romance, but after living here for a while, it’s the subtler things that keep me around. While it takes a bit of patience to enjoy it, I will never get bored of the people, the crazy never ending streets, and the food of Buenos Aires. To read the full story, visit https://on.natgeo.com/2D6VwDK.

How to spend a weekend in Argentina's wine capital

It is often noted that Buenos Aires feels like Europe in many ways. With its Parisian-looking buildings for one thing, but also in the city’s cuisine, which often gleans inspiration from that of Italy and Spain. Buenos Aires is no copycat though, and fuses these influences with its own unique South American flair to create a menu all of its own. Here are 10 of the best Argentinian restaurants in Buenos Aires to try.