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    Changing Money in BA

    I was able to exchange pesos for euros at the airport in London last week. It was one of their official money changers. I was already exchanging pounds for euros and had a few pesos on me. I asked if they would exchange them and they did! I don't remember the official rate. I think I had 40...
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    Unethical Business Practices

    As much outrage as I've seen this community show towards the bad guys, I'm surprised you all are silent about this one. WHO IS THE COMPANY INVOLVED? (And if you don't want to answer on the forum - PM me)
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    Unethical Business Practices

    How does this person advertise the apartments? Websites like tripadvisor allow for reviews that can be posted.But since his activity doesn't seem to be related to his business, I don't know if that would be considered slander. Does slander exist in BsAs?
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    Latest influx of immigrants

    From what I understand (as this is not my native culture) there are different meanings of the term burqa as quoted by this website... "The other burqa is the face mask of the Arabian peninsula and Iranian Gulf coast. The Arabian burqa masks are fabric dyed to look shiny black or gold, the...
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    Latest influx of immigrants

    Arabian burqa
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    Anyone with a kindle title to lend?

    I've got some that are available to lend. I am happy to do it any time. Just PM with your email. Available are: Fatal Tango - Fiction that is partially set in BA and talks quite a bit about the culture/people. The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) A Dance of Cloaks...
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    What do you love about BA?

    My favorite thing was and always will be The Kiss - for hello, for goodbye, to strangers, to friends, to people you work with, to people who work for you, to men, to women, to children. I love it!
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    Homesickness

    I spent 7 months in BA and don't remember feeling homesick, but I think I was lucky in that I found people that I really bonded with and they were my family and friends while I was there. Now there were times that I missed certain foods that I couldn't find in BA, but I have to admit that since...
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    Bubba's BBQ

    I was there. It seems so long ago now that I'm not sure I can remember enough to do an honest review. I had the rib plate. They were country style BBQ ribs with the meat falling off the bone. I don't remember how the sauce tasted but I don't think it was bad. They just gave me maybe 3 big ribs...
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    Not an expat but ..

    I think it is very nice that you are asking for help to help her feel more comfortable! The advice that I will offer her (and you) is that while you will be including her in your activities and introducing her to your friends, it might also be important for her to feel like she has friends and...
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    Hi everyone !

    Hi Ivan! I'm Carrie from the US. I've been here a couple months so I'm new too. Welcome! ::)
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    Hard time making real friends

    Hi guys! I am brand new to Buenos Aires and would love to make some new friends, too. Sutterek and ellbee - I agree with you about the clubbing and finding people our own age and/or interests. I might look into Spanglish, but I don't want feel like I'm speed dating. I just want to meet and get...
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