Recent content by CoachGayle

Does anyone have experience with Elishar Mudanzas? Their quote for my move back to the US using a half-sized shipping container is about US$9000; Lift Van's is about US$11,500. One difference is that LiftVan says there is a mandatory $2000 intensive verification fee for drugs at the port of...

Here's a link to a posting about living as a "digital nomad" in Buenos Aires, from internet connectivity to 3G phones...might be something in here for some folks...and I am sure many will have opinions! http://www.nunomad.com/blog/buenos-aires-for-digital-nomads/ For those who consider...

A U.S. colleague of mine wants advice on travel in Patagonia....Anyone have experience? She prefers to work with Argentinians (or Chileans or even any of you if possible, rather than folks up north.) Here is her request: "My BA friends are most dear, but the outdoors is not high on their "to...

I married an Argentinian six years ago. First we got married, then I applied for residency, and I just got my DNI a year ago. In order to get married, I presented all the properly apostilled and translated documents noted above (w/o ever sending any to the Argentine consulate in the US, how...

My favorite for fish is Escauriza (0341.454.1927) in front of the Playa Florida...has a good deck with view of water. . . you can see the lovely bridge over the Parana. Parking can be tricky--turn up the hill to the right at the corner of the restaurant and keep going til you find a spot. For a...

Help! I need real vanilla extract or essence for making my fantastic chocolate chip cookies and brownies. I'd love 12 to 16 ounces...where can I find it BA or even Rosario? I'm willing to make the 3 hour bus ride to BA to get it! (Of course if they ship, even better.) I remembered to bring...

Hi! I've helped new expats and coaches set up websites two different ways. For those using a traditional website and who want to do it themselves, this site can be useful for step by step instructions and links to additional articles on choosing domain names, how to optimize your site, etc...

and of course FULL is pronounced just like FOOL. It me smile when my friends here say they have a "FOOL HOUSE" or that they are working "A FOOL."......

I moved here for love (yes, I married him) and more sunshine (and yes, I still enjoy it). Living (and not merely traveling) outside one's home culture has been shown to increase creativity and flexibility, and I'd add spiritual depth to that. Having enough money for a roof and food matters...

How about posting some more low-cost activities? I love the Tigre outing idea!

I was able to register and then vote via fax as a Santa Cruz resident. Amazing really. Time to switch to federal voting for me, but I was able to vote on state and local stuff too.

A Life Coach is a professional who helps you "optimize" your life and well being. A coach is one who partners with you to-- clarify your goals identify your own personal strengths and help you learn to leverage them in pursuit of your "best life" create a step-by-step plan for...

Hi...someone in Belgrano was looking for a life coach. The message to me was inadvertantly erased. If you send me a private message, I woud be delighted to respond!

Bienvenida, Jacqui...May you have many adventures for your stories! I'm a coach and writer--and would love a visit from another writer anytime...so when you want a break from the City, come into the "Interior" and see how the rest of us live. Saludos, Gayle

My favorites: Historia Oficial. (1985, dir. Penzo) Aptly described above...tragic and true...Oscar award for best foreign film, to be watched when in thoughtful rather than romantic mood. El Secreto de Tus Ojos (2009, dir. Campanella) Starring my favorite Argentine actor, Ricardo...