Recent content by talbur

Because its cheap in Latin America. Argentina is a legitimate choice. Money I got left would last me 2 years in the US. Here, I can probably go for an extra 4 years. As simple as that.

Glad to see this posted. I have noticed in my personal shopping that over the past month prices have gone up more than usual.

So, I'm in Argentina and have pesos. I am planning to reserve a vacation rental (in another Argentine city) and the rental agency is asking me to send a deposit to their company's bank account. I have cash pesos - and am planning to go to Rapipago and Western Union to pay cash for a transfer...

I thought I was getting a bad deal when I had to give a peso deposit on the place I'm renting. Turns out I'll make money on the arrangement. lol Doesn't happen often.

Vegemite. Not that you'd want to eat it...unless you have a marsupial pouch on your belly... but its definitely hard to find.

The cost for the Nero was about 5% less than Branca. Other Fernet brands are roughly half the cost of Branca. (Vittone, 1882) Between the Nero and Branca, I'd say I prefer the Branca, but there is still a benefit - in my mind- to adding a little variety.

I picked up a bottle of Nero 53 to try. I thought I would explore a few different brands. Anyone have thoughts/picks/preferences on varieties out there? Oh and the Nero 53? Its a little smoky, minty, hint of caramel. -All in comparison to the Branca standard, of course.

I've never used Prep H or Argentine PrepH, but I trust your judgement and accept your point. So, lets do a mental exercise: Argentine people need and Argentine companies produce "bad lube" and "good PrepH" Now lets make a very simple hypothetical example and say that Chilean people need both...

National brands? Ok. This is a bit of a ramble, my apologies in advance.. So, one day 'my friend' went into the local farmacia and asked for 'lubricante sensual'. Expecting KY to be brought to the counter. He was given the choice of KY or this other product which the clerk said (with much...

I don't know if they will ever make the hard decisions. Argentina has been on a glide path lower for like a 100 years. Personally, I blame the phenomenon of 'national brands' for the gradually increasing poverty.

maybe he grew hair on his balls. you never know...

There is always a work-around. Just have to find it. ;-?

I had a similar experience with my new debit card.

I didn't need pesos, but I got some cash at WU anyways 229.8 today. I'm just guessing the exchange rate might dip a little so better now than in a week. Thanks to Steven for the promo code!