Recent content by rivardco

I have heard from many sources that Argentinian women are tough nuts to crack. My first impression is good for them. I actually like a little fight. (that is the reason I did not like Colombianas - not enough fight). But there has to be a reward that is worth the effort (and I am not...

looking for good reading that gives a history and a current perspective of Argentina. I am not opposed to fiction, but would rather more direct and purposeful recommendations. Gracias

Are the people more Indian or from immigrant stock?

same antecedents? or Indioso? Culture totally dissimilar? (I guess I have to go visit there too:)

Anybody have any first hand knowledge? How is similar / dissimilar to BA?

Directly to the contrary. I am looking increasingly forward to visiting Argentina. I have been able to do a little research on this board. Obviously, I would like to do more. Research is important to prepare and avoid making mistakes, but in the end a few days on the ground - well, there...

The string is as long as you want it to be :) Thanks ... I will visit and retire to the back of the class Gracias

Thanks Mini! I worried you would never ask:) There are facts, there are second hand stories, and then there are the sum total of things that convey a "feel" of a place. I admit such a combination is rare; nonetheless, they exist. The perspectives and comments that I would like to receive ( I...

Point well taken! I will do exactly that. And please note that in fact I already have taken precisely that course in the very recent past - in much less "inviting" / "romanticized" settings. I would never use reports on a discussion board alone to justify a long visit. Expats are able to...

can you expand the topics to include other commodities and living standards, rather than just you apartments? WTF?!?!

Thank you Steveinbsas for a well thought out post. I am active on various discussion boards, and this particular board stands out for a popular and interesting destination, and very shallow, inconclusive posts. I know I am new, and this may seem rude ... but, come on, we should be able to...

very true. I agree -sadly - with the comic. However, I hoped for some thoughtful and substantive observations from those with first hand knowledge.

There are valid and sound one and two sentence critiques that lead me to suppose there is intelliegence on this board that fails to materialize itself often. Where are counter positions, and replies that exceed 100 words?

also, a people and or country is doomed as a result of its individual and collective character. A picture is starting to emerge to me, as a result of my research, that the Argentinian populous are with a sense of entitlement and privileged. There is little "dig you well before you are...

and how will these apparent economic challenges affect the people in Argentina and expats? Applying my experience in other South American countries, I would not that the rich are very very very rich, and thus are likely to be insulated. The masses - would be further challenged (sad, because...