Recent content by meligon

haha great :)

Hi I have been on boats down the islands of Trinidad and would love to join you all to learn more about sailing. I don't have sailing experience but just love the great big sea and always wanted to learn :)

Ok this thread is for the anyone looking for a fun time on New Year's "Eve". First I have never been to BA, am 32 and will not be able to offer a venue to host this but I'm sure there is someone who can. I arrive Dec 30 and would like to do something to ring in the new year (night of Dec 31)...

OK well I'm with TD and have not heard of a no fee international bank account. Sleuth I am Canadian so unfortunately Schwab won't work for me. Sounds like most ppl just use the ATM

LostinBA thanks for this. I sent money via Western Union last week for school and they received it (in USD). I was also asked to send money via Western Union to pay for my room (in USD)? My understanding is I cannot open a bank account, I cannot change any pesos back to dollars, anything else i...

Ok thanks everyone. It seems so complicated and unfortunate as we lose no matter which method of payment we use. I'm thinking of using email banking, emailing money to someone in Canada who will convert the money to US at a Calforex exhange, then they will send the money using RIA money...

Hi there, Can anyone provide guidance on the most cost effective way to gain access to your money in Canada from BA? I understand bringing US dollars will be best but I am travelling for a few months and would prefer not to walk to a stash of US cash. Are tourists using their ATM card/Visa...

Thanks Natalie! I have tried airbnb but most of the nice rooms are above $500US to share an apt. Appreciate your response

Hello, I am arriving Dec 30 from Canada and will be taking an English language training course in January. I am looking for a place to stay in the Belgrano area for about 3 months close to International House. I am 32 years old and work in marketing, I appreciate any offers you know of. I am...

sounds great Lela but I'm arriving Dec 30 ;( and what about New Year's Eve?

Hi I'm new to this and this is my first post. I am coming from Canada Dec 30 and would be interested in doing something fun for New Year's. What is the plan? I am also looking for a room to stay close to Belgrano if anyone can help.