Recent content by Jwmashek

It's starting to get colder and I'm realizing that I need some long sleeve shirts/more t-shirts in general for the upcoming months. I'm pretty tall and back home I usually buy shirt sizes in large-tall, instead of just large. I realize this might not be available down here, but I was wondering...

El Tejano makes excellent BBQ. My friends and I also bought our Thanksgiving Turkey from there back in November. Definitely worth it. http://www.eltejanoba.com.ar/events

This Friday I will be going to my first Primera Division soccer match between Racing and Juniors. My friend is a huge Racing fan and I'm pretty pumped to be sitting in the section popular. I've watched the Boca River Superclasicos and I happened by chance to be at the Obelisko during 12.12.12...

Thanks for the information. That's great and I'm pleasantly surprised that it's that easy!

A friend and I tried to rent bikes from a "Mejor en Bici" stand today. It seemed like an awesome way to ride around the city, especially with it being such a nice day out today. We brought our passports, but we were told that we also needed a city document showing our address to verify that we...

Some people may think that Chile has an edge on Buenos Aires across the board. But let's focus on the most important thing - Chile can't touch the BsAs expat community! For people who are interested in a more thoughtful and humorous view of the Buenos Aires Bus System, a British expat and...

If you're nervous about petty crime - and this really goes for anyone reading this forum - why not combine street smarts and style with a fanny pack? It's one of the best ways to keep your pesos and expensive stuff safe and out of harms way. Even Hulk Hogan wears one when roaming the...

Buenos Aires Podcast, an expat radio show about life in BsAs, has a pretty cool conversation about the Argentine rock crowd and how they are as crazy and intense as it gets. The topic gets brought up at the end of the show. http://bacast.com/s2-e11-the-expat-doves/ The recordings of audiences...

I was TEFL certified back in October and have been teaching ever since for a bunch of different companies. It's not lucrative and especially difficult during the summer months, when many potential students go on vacation or just don't want to take classes. Living on a budget isn't bad though...

If you happen to be here when a specific festival is going on in the city, I would definitely recommend checking it out if you have a chance. The festivals range from art, dance (tango included of course) and music. It's a great way to take in argentine culture. Here's a link to the the city's...

Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota. The Argentina Rock Band. This group is unlike any other and is a national icon. They were formed in 1976 and broke up right after the beginning of the millennium. That's close to 30 years of rocking strong. Earlier in this forum, Kemer84 recommended...

I've travelled to Peru, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. I would really like to plan a trip through Venezuela, Columbia and Paraguay. If anyone has recommendations for must see places/attractions that are off the beaten path of the average gringo tourists, please let me know!

One website I used to find apartments and roommates in BsAs was Comparto Depto. After making a profile (Gratis), you can customize your searches to the neighborhood, living situation and rental price you're interested in. You can also change your settings so that renters and potential roommates...

Crónica de una muerte anunciada by Gabriel García Márquez. Unlike Cien años de soledad, this book is a quick read and an interesting story. An excellent choice if you want to work on your Spanish reading skills as well!

The comparison between Buenos Aires and Paris is one that I have heard since the day I first entertained the idea of moving to South America. I can't say I have an opinion because I have never been to Paris. Everything that I know about the city leads me to believe it is one of the most...