Recent content by Catman

Any one have interest in some kind of Writers' Meet-Up night? It could take any form, and whatever level of seriousness people wanted. I'm here working on a novel and some other projects, and just want to meet some other writers/novelists/journos. Email me at [email protected] or post a...

I haven't even read the whole thread. These postings get so bitchy, sometimes it is difficult.Just to prove your point: This week I tried to get two round trip tickets to Cordoba from BA. I put in my order to purchase them at $750 peso, but when they "found out" I had a foreign credit card, they...

I was going to post something about this. I'm definitely trying to watch the race, and I'd rather just go to a sports bar, but this might be the best option. If enough people get interested we could do an Expat Belmont Party or something. I'm also not buying into the "this is THE ONE" hype...

When is the next meetup or drinks night for expats? I'm arriving in BA April 15, and would like to meet some people.... I'm 28/m, and moving to BA from New York.

If prices go up as much as it sounds like they're going up, that's bad. Especially if the exchange rate is staying the same.

Well put.... I'll take that into consideration.

Ali, I'm intrigued. I'm getting to BA in mid-April and am trying to do some traveling early...before reality and my lack of money set in. Send me a note if you want to discuss it further.

I think you can at least avoid the fees with an HSBC Premier account...but you have to keep a $100k balance, at least in the U.S. It all sounds like way, way to much of a hassle.

So I can get my phone "unlocked" down there? And then just buy a chip and some prepaid minutes? I'm bad with technology, but anyway it doesn't sound like this is going to set me back too much money.

Jeez....that's pretty bleak. I think I'll just take the fees. Do you have an HSBC account in the U.S.? If so, you'd think that might work in your favor. You're probably both right...its just not worth the trouble.

Is it worth it to get a bank account in BA, and what are the problems/complications associated with this? I'm not sure how long I'll be there, but it will at least be a few months. And I found out my bank charges a 3% fee on all cash withdrawals and credit card transactions, even though it has...

70 pesos? That's cheaper than I expected. My U.S. cellphone isn't unlocked, so I've got to leave it here. Thanks for the response!

Can anyone offer any advice on getting a cellphone in BA? I'm going to be there for at least three months, and don't think I'll have a permanent address for longer than a month at a time. What does it cost to rent a phone and do the pre-paid route? Is that even possible down there?

Bitten by a monkey? This is just too f*cking interesting to pass up.I don't know anything about Free Hostels, but I'd sincerely like to hear about the monkey bite in Bolivia. My E-mail is [email protected], I'm coming to BA in mid-April.

Hello, I've located a place in Barrio Norte, can anybody give me a brief lowdown on this neighborhood? I remember it being close to Recoleta, but beyond that I don't know anything about it. Thanks...