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On back of my recent post I would like to extend this tread to everybody who can contribute to making life a little easier for new expats. http://baexpats.org/expat-life/22433-5-tips-newcomers.html Please post anything that you know now and wished you had known before which would have made a...

Here’s 5 tips that may make life a little easier for newcomers: 1) Almost all banks here have a daily withdrawal limit of 1000 pesos, ca. 220 USD, which is pretty low, especially if you need cash for rent and deposits as soon as you arrive. However at Citibank you can withdraw 2500 pesos...

where would be a good place watch Heineken Cup final tomorrow?

Don't agree with you here Steve. In fact I think the opposite is true. If you come here simply to "advance your career" then I think you are missing out on a potentially great experience. Most of the people I have met here really enjoy life in Bs As. Also you have a great base to visit other...

I committed to living here for 6 months before I had any impression of the city. And believe me, if I didn't like it I would be the first to advise you not to come. I don't know what experience this poster had in Bs As - they did elaborate on why they decided to leave or why they label it a...

I would say definitely come. I was in the same position as you before I came out. I had the opportunity to come out here for 6 - 12 months and was pretty undecided. I'm here since 2 months now and have no regrets. I don't think you need worry about the economy here if you are paid in dollars and...

Hi all, I need to get a SUBE card asap. I have looked at the 'SUBE' website but all the information looks out of date already! I work 9 - 5 Monday to Friday so it is difficult for me to queue during normal work hours. If I have to take some time off where be the best place to go (I live in...

Although I've only arrived in Bs As recently I've noticed that the locals just love to queue. Even when there is a short queue, in the supermarket for example, they prefer to stay in the longer queue. Some even come equipped with radios and mini tvs to entertain themselves in anticipation of the...

Are there any bars in BA that are likely to show English Premier League games this Sunday, specifically Man U vs QPR and Man City Vs Arsenal? Thanks guys

I am starting to realise how this post comes across based on the number of replies :eek: but i am genuinely only looking for a decent massage, apparently its one of the few things that is still good value here in Bs As :)

Can anyone recommend a good massage parlour in Bs As where they speak some level of English, preferably near Palermo? Also, how much on average does a 1 hour deep tissue massage cost? Thanks P

Hi all, I am looking to take some basic spanish classes while I am here in Bs As. I work 10 -6pm so am only available in the evening time. Can anybody recommend school or website where I can sign up, preferably in or around Palermo? Chau, P

There is also www.compartodepto.com/

Ps I am going to Montevideo soon, are the shops any better there?

Hi everybody, Can anyone recommend shop(s) in Bs. As. where I can get some reasonably priced polo shirts, t-shirts, jeans etc. I have just been to Abasto Shopping Center today and its difficult to find a pair of socks under 200 pesos! For example, a decent shirt in Zara, which normally costs...