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of course, most appartments are rented on a monthly basis. it looks like the 20% is not a deposit, but an unrefundable commission which is normal on a temp contract (less than 6 months) propose another deal to them or look at other rental agencies

haha you are right, bimbo is mexican but their products are adjusted to argentine bland taste... remember that Argentina's origins are mainly european (mainly itallian, spanish, french, german, english) and some latin influence but mainly in the north. it is very very recent that tourism...

what happens in Argentina is happenning all over the world, although here is easier to spot as the application of the law (in all aspects) is less strict. same thing happens with appallling driving and excess drinking (10 yrs ago you would have not heard about alcohol being a problem here, no...

schools require kids to have a dni or a very clear status of residency, i dont think they will enrol them on a visitor's visa. check with school first. once you are here, you can getn specialist 'gestores' (the school might recommend one), this is an intermediary that will help you sort all...

i am looking for musicians near San Isidro, i sing regularly in some local places mostly for fun though they also pay a little, great atmosphere, beautiful area. jazz, blues, some brazilian and boleros in spanish, like combining styles.

what a pity you live in Quilmes!! im at the other end of the world... in San Isidro, plenty of jamming places here. but im sure you will find some in town too (Notorious, Clasica y Moderna, etc)

there is plenty to do in ushuaia, going to the lakes nearby, a very long walk around the Parque Nacional, dont forget to visit the 'prison at the end of the world'! but if you have little time, go to Calafate (dont miss the cruise that goes to 7 different glaciers, it takes all day) and do the...

Yankees (yanqui) refers only to Americans. Gringo refers to AMERICAN and ENGLISH people, but no italians please!! those are Tanos, polish are Polacos, French are Franchutes, Spanish are Gallegos! some people have quite an imagination!!

dont worry too much about the Argie bit, we locals live in blissful ignorance of any negative meanings, in fact some believe its quite endearing and friendly!! i lived in the UK for 15 years and know that it definitely sounds offensive abroad, just dont explain this to anybody and you will be fine!

if you want to live in Argentina, you have to learn to live with inflation and with the way Argentines stimulate workers, usually not necessarily with money as its value fluctuates too much to reflect an intention. if you try to impose the developed countries system of expectations it does not...

hello Mary, i live in San Isidro (large house, pool, barrio cerrado in best location) and im looking for an aupair for my 8 yr old. plenty of room in the house. are you totally commited to the one you mentioned? would you tell me how to find an aupair? i obviously need very good references...

i searched for ages and i finally used Laserway, they are one of the best, latest machines, etc. they are in the northern suburbs (san isidro) only top doctors (dermatologists). electrolysis does not exist anymore here. only laser, much better. tel 4737 3420 . Lomas Park - Sucre 1767, 1 p