Recent content by Hollienz

Hi thanks for the reply! well that is weird they told me that.. although both DHL and FEDEX said it was prohibited, maybe something new?? They said I could lie and say it was new clothing but might get intercepted. Maybe I'll just do that and hope it gets there... Thanks!!

Hi there, I need to post a package home to New Zealand and have just discovered that it is prohibited to send personal items/second-hand clothing etc overseas other than to USA or UK. I've tried FEDEX, UPS, DHL and apparently Correo Argentino doesn't post any packages over 2 kg. Does anyone...

Hi there, Just a quick recommendation for a cute student residence located in Palermo. It is run by a lovely lady called Elda who was my host mum the first time I was in BA. She is great and an incredible cook and is now running a small residencia which is like a mix between homestay and...

Hi Menno The room has been filled. Best of luck.

Hi there, I am subletting my room in our great house in Colegiales for April and May. The house is huge and in great condition, it has a lovely garden with parrilla, several bathrooms, WIFI, laundry, big kitchen and living etc. The barrio is super tranquilo and close to everything (Palermo is...

Hi there, I am looking to sublet my room in our great house in Colegiales for April and May. The house is huge, has a lovely garden, parrilla, several bathrooms, very spacious living room, laundry etc. The barrio is super tranquilo and close to everything. You would be living with 3 girls...

Hi there, Anyone heard of anything going on for Waitangi day in Buenos Aires?? Any other Kiwis out there??! I recall seeing a party planned for Australia Day so just curious if anything similar going on for Waitangi Day..

Hi Sophie, I am planning on subletting my room for April and May, I realise you are looking for a place from March but figured I may as well mention it in case your plans change. I live in a great house in Colegiales, we are 5 people and the house is huge, in good condition, has a garden...

Hi there, Wondering if anyone has come across haloumi cheese in BA? I haven't seen it anywhere. Maybe a long shot?.. Thanks!!

Hi there, Am looking for a room in a shared flat, preferably in Palermo, Villa Crespo o Recoleta. Ideally with native Spanish speakers, or at least foreginers that try and speak Spanish in the house. Am 26 year old Kiwi living and working in BA since 4 months ago. Relaxed, clean, tidy, non...

Hi Dolly, as a fellow Kiwi who has been here for 3 months I am curious as to what you have found to be the 'advantages' of being a Kiwi in Argentina? I have found work but am wondering if I should try and get my DNI so I can work in 'white' ( I have the 9 month working visa available for Kiwis)...

Why not try sending your CV to all the Spanish Schools and Study Abroad Organisations? As in looking for work in the office/student coordinator etc. That's what I did and I found work pretty quickly after sending out a bunch of CVs. They are always looking for native english speakers and it's a...

Thanks for all the advice!! I thought I might get responses such as these but was hoping there might be a way around it...guess not. So ridiculous!!! Thanks again, time to go shopping...

Hi there, I am thinking about having a few things sent over from home but would like some advice... I've heard that it is pointless to have electronics sent over as you end up having to pay massive taxes to pick them up - is this correct? I just have a little MP3 player I would love to have...

Hey Eschal, do you have a contact email for Soles en el Camino? The contact form on their website isn't sending for me for some reason... Cheers