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I guess one thinks it might be like the big chains from home. Priceline in Australia, Boots in the UK, Duane Reade or what have you in the states... Those big chains are usually cheaper. They buy in bulk and have distribution warehouses... it would make sense if they were heaps cheaper than the...

Thanks for the thought... but i'm one of those that isn't really an 'expat' by true definition. I have a legit job and earn in pesos, I can't afford to send a bigger amount. I understand it would only be once every few months or so but i'd have to save up that amount (whilst still paying...

was that directed at my comment? If so I think you misunderstood. I send money TO Australia. Therefore I cannot take cash out of my local account and bank it here. It seems you are referring to taking money out of an o/s account and putting it in a local account. I have two local bank accounts...

My argentine salary goes into an HSBC account. I recently spoke to them about sending money to my australian account. (I send AU$300 monthly to cover bills.. not a huge amount) and it was more expensive than using MoneyGram as I do now. They told me US$50 per transaction... which on such a small...

my mum sent me over the DVD of the Bombers' thrilling win over the dirty pies from Anzac Day this year... you can borrow it if you want!??? :)

My toursit visa was overstayed when I applied for my work visa. There were no problems. The gestor that our company uses said not to worry about it. I don't know if he pulls strings or if that is the norm however.

the departure tax should be enforced by the government so it should not have anything to do with which airline you fly. I used to manage a travel agency until about 2 years ago and at least whilst I was working, Canada and NZ were two prime examples of western countries that still charge their...

THAT WAS BRILLIANT! I LOVED EVERY MINUTE! I loved the law of men not being able to be without a coat. And due to the heat some of them wore pyjama coats!

I spent a short time in Brazil last year and was in Rio and Salvador. I actually really liked Salvador! A friend had previously told me it was the only place in South America that he felt unsafe (he was robbed at knifepoint for US$10 and also had a cheapo silver chain ripped from off of his...

There is a place in Recoleta called Tea Connection. I used to go when I was studying in that area last year. It's a cafe but they also sell tea, pots and all that goes with it. I only ever ordered Irish Breakfast, but they did have a big selection. Their website is here: www.teaconnection.com.ar...

wow... that is magical. it's another one of those 'sides' of Argentina isn't it? If Argentina was a shape, based on how many sides it has.. what would it be I wonder?

I would imagine it is easy with either Lan Chile or Lan Peru. Don't know what the going rate is.. haven't checked it out as a destination myself.

There are many sides to Buenos Aires aren't there? I think lots of tourists come here, hang out in Palermo, party all night at the big clubs and leave thinking this is the most amazing city on the planet. (it is a great city!) I take the Sarmiento line train to town everyday. It's not quite as...

I think the 180 days that Attorney in BA was referring to is 90days on a tourist visa plus 90 days after paying to reissue it and not leave the country. If you leave during that time, your new tourist visa will be valid of the date you re-enter the country, and only for 90days/3months. I was...

my employer was with Banco Frances but they still wouldn't give the foreign employees an account despite having a CUIL etc etc... they insisted on a DNI. I eventually opened one with Itau with just the CUIL and my passport. My employer has since changed to HSBC and they have an agreement to give...

All this talk about cookies lately got me baking on the weekend. I made some choc chip cookies and I thought they were divine! Today is 'el dia del amigo' so I thought i'd share the recipe with everyone. Please note... i'm australian so perhaps my cookie standards don't live up to those of...

does that really matter?? Why did you ask that? There have been other threads about expats with hysterical Argentine boyfriends/girlfriends. I don't see any significance in Vo being a European or an Asian national living in Europe? Would being Asian make her more vulnerable to shacking up with a...

Thanks John. I don't loathe Bs As at all, I've always been a city girl as much as my boyfriend is a born and raised porteño. But this city is much bigger that my home city, and the amount of people and the speed at which they live just makes it all so hectic. We're just looking for an...

it's not my barrio that is the problem... its CF. I work in CF so the hustle and bustle will be a part of daily life no matter where I come in from.. I also doubt that I can afford to live in an apartment like I have now (one bedroom, decent size living, good kitchen, balcony AND patio) in San...

Hi John! Welcome to the forum. My name is Erin and I am Australian. I live with my Argentine boyfriend in Buenos Aires. I have no businesses here, I have no stash of dollars, I don't own property. Just living the average middle class argentine life! We often talk about leaving Bs As and...