Recent content by Robette

Hello, friends of mine are moving their family from the UK to a city called Hangzhou in China. Does anyone know of a good expat community site like BA expats there? Many thanks

Is there an update from anyone about receiving packages from abroad? I'd love to get mum to post some tea! Also, any suggestions of where is now best to change pesos to dollars? thanks in advance

Gracias a todo! I'll let you know how I got on.

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Are they still the better car hire company? Its more than a year since the last posting. I'm really keen to find a car hire company in Vicente Lopez, San Isidro area for a semi regular weekend rental. Any suggestions?

Am no expert as we only arrived a month ago, but we have found it great to live walking distance to the school where my kids are going. Ive felt safe enough walking around in daytime, being vigilant and not carrying much. We found a '2 year' apartment to rent fully furnished. It has been...

Does anyone know a place to unlock a phone in Vincente Lopez / Olivos / La Lucila area? Thanks!

I could come for a while if its in La Lucila, but I'd have to bring my kids... we are new to BA.

I saw frozen peas at Carrefour on Liberator, but they weren't that tasty.

Not in the vein of recent discussions here but as a newcomer, what is the emergency number to call if you need an ambulance, police or fire? We have private health cover. In Australia we dial 000 and I know from all the TV shows in the states it is 911...

HI everyone, we are new to BA and have no car, so we are getting around by train and bus pretty well. We have two kids trying out the speedy buses. We cannot afford to take a remise everywhere but on occasions will do so if safety requires it. New to the suburbs we have to go to Martinez...

Thanks. That list will keep us taste testing for the next month. I'll let you know if I find anything different.

Does anyone have anymore updates on good tea in BA since 2014? We have just moved here last month and my hubby (a tea drinker) is nearly out of his precious supply. He'd like a strong British type tea..... Any further suggestions?

We have just arrived in BA, a family of four from Australia and I am hoping to find good swimming lessons for the kids in the Olivos , Martinez, Vincente Lopez area. Different styles eg. Freestyle, butterfly, backstroke and good technique teaching is important. Can anyone give suggestions for...

Thank you so much for your replies and for those of you who've sent me lengthy private messages with such detail, it is appreciated!