Recent content by kevinM

still, once every 2 months!! My point stands...it's clear some of what's happened to him has been out of his control. It equally clear that some of what's happened to him has been very much in his control. The golden rules posted by someone above were actually a good example of the type of thing...

how condescending! 99.9% of the crime committed in argentina is committed by argentines against argentines. Or you think people trying to grab your "expat treasures" on a subte somehow "counts more"? you've been a victim of crime 16 times in a year. Whether you want to hear it or not, here is a...

thanks Katrina, very helpful.

I suspected I should not have mentioned beer!! it's all what you are used to. I know there are greater beers, made with loving care and attention, in places like the UK, Belgium, Germany, Czech, but it's what you are accustomed to tasting and those beers seem a little too heavy, too rich for...

well, let's see, I hate soccer and if I have dinner with a beautiful lady, I'll need a lot of plastic surgery "down there" when I return to my gf in California. :D but yes, I suppose once I start going on a few excursions and going to museums, it adds up pretty quick.

I think the entertainment figure is too high, but it does seem my 3k estimate is too low by at least 1-2k.

ha! No, that'll be another thing I won't be bringing - well, maybe a single bottle for a special occasion. :)

citygirl, thanks. Well, 1 BR would be preferable, living alone, "nice apartment" - don't necessarily want a pool and jacuzzi but I don't want to "slum it" either. Going out - 2 or 3 nights a week, pizza, few beers. Won't be in BA to party, put it that way. :D Might travel for a couple of weeks...

due out in april and I want to know what to stock up on! :D peanut butter oreos hersheys chocolate cookie dough ice cream (don't think I can bring that with me! :( ) US beers such as coors, bud, etc mac and cheese what else do the American expats miss there?

there is one area that the "expats" know better than any argentines: locals here have NEVER seen their country as a foreigner sees it, because it's not possible. they have never had a taxi driver look at them and know from their clothes, accent, etc, that they are "rich gringos". worth...

esllou, stop now. For your own sanity. :) One thing I've learnt after five years in biz admin is that you can't argue with stupid people.

Hi all, I've had a good read around on the forum in the last few days - some good stuff here. I'm coming down from the west coast, USA to BA at the end of the month. How much will I need to survive the a few months. I'm late 20s and will be doing a photography course until August, so that's...