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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    You know one of the things that I talk to people about is how the strikes are getting worse and worse.. Lan employees now strike once a month. The inflation is getting unbearable with the official government rate at 10% while the real rate is 30%. I'd be interested to know if you guys have...
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    The argentine pinocchio

    Im going to hell for this but its absolutely hysterical.. hope you guys love it http://ow.ly/3IpZm Cheers! -marcello
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    Visiting antarctica

    hey guys lived in BA for a LONG TIME and loved it. Ushuaia is really the gateway on how to get to Antarctica. If anyone is interesting I made a post about how to find a cheap last minute cruise.. http://ow.ly/3HDcL Let me know if I can help anyone :-) -marcello
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    Diving With Sea Lions in Puerto Madryn

    hey guys great video of me diving in Puerto Madryn, check it out let me know what you think http://ow.ly/3z67F -marcello
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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    @Amargo - didn't have time to read the article just looked at the date and it wasn't around that date.. so yes I dont "think" it was that one. I've met over 20 people that had more than just a car stolen and a purse stolen @Uncle Dermot - wasn't listening to middle class people I experienced...
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    renewed passport needs new visa?

    Cheng... from what Im aware of you will need to pay for a new visa. Visa's are issues via passport if you have a new passport, new passport number, new visa required cheers -marcello. http://www.wanderingtrader.com
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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    @Cheng - it happened within the last 5 month I dont believe its the article they shared here @marksoc - I actually think that the police are in on it.. and with what I have seen it will get worse. They may not kidnap the average joe but muggings are getting more common. Im lucky it never...
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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    its not that bad yet.. i tried to describe that in the article but I can already see a significant difference in just 3 months. doesn't bode well for the future. Still time to visit though :-)
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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    Napolean... have three friends, one was kidnapped and killed, second was a failed kidnapping attempt, third was a kidnapping and ransom. It is happening more frequently
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    Things to do in Argentina: Cordoba Theater and Monuments

    Lived in Argentina quite and I cant say enough how much i love the country... it does have it drawbacks but its an incredible place to visit. Here is a great info on Cordoba: http://wanderingtrader.com/2010/12/14/things-to-do-in-argentina-cordoba-theater-monuments/ -marcello
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    Is buenos aires dangerous? Kidnappings & muggings: 2010 update

    I get this question a lot from a lot of people that visit my blog so I wanted explain what life is like in the City http://wanderingtrader.com/2010/10/09/is-buenos-aires-dangerous/ let me know what you guys think
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    San Telmo restaurants and cafes

    I love Desnivel which is very close to Plaza Dorrego, Im living in San Telmo for about 3 months, you can also try el federal which is right in san telmo as well. Desnivel is a restaruant while el federal is a more of a cafe
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