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This is a sort of interesting and unknown fact about the Argentine constitution: it's actually illegal to charge non-Argentineans more, for anything. This includes entrances to national parks (which they do anyway but if you bust out with 'cobrarme mas es contra la constitucion de Argentina'...

I am from Seattle where people are generally polite but unfriendly, and I've lived in Philadelphia where people are generally friendly but impolite. It's a world of difference wrapped up in two cities within the same country. Even cities as close as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los...

JoJo: So far several people have expressed interest in wanting to know more about you but all you've offered in return is a weak 'if you want to know, ask.' Isn't that what they've done? I'm not sure how you think someone is going to prey on you if you share such information in an online posting...

Technically the tent WAS used, sorry I didn't make that more clear, but I think you could make a 'new' item appear 'used' pretty easily. As for my karma... I'm always trying to put good vibes out into the universe. If it repays me via the mail system, I'll take it.

I can't believe what luck I've had with the mail system, so allow me to add my two positive cents. First, I sent 54 postcards in one month from BsAs (ok so I'm sort of compulsive) and as far as I've heard, all of them arrived (I've yet to talk to 4 of the recipients). This even included...

Cangurito, I'd love some expert advice on how to apply for residency in Argentina. I'll be headed back to the states in less than 2 weeks but plan on returning to live indefinitely a few months later (so much for moving back now that Obama has won... I just love it so much here). I don't need a...

It occurs to me that perhaps you were looking for a few easier options... every grocery store sells powdered soups and they actually aren't that bad. I particularly like the minestrone. I often add noodles or beans to these soups to make them a bit heartier. Also, most grocery stores have a...

I actually just returned from the two trips I decided to take and was thrilled with both of them: Misiones and Iguazú to the north and Puerto Madryn and Puerto Pirámides to the south. I want to live in Patagonia on that little beach and I definitely want to go back and see the rest of it some...

Welcome to the land of pasta. You can walk into any number of stores and buy any manner of fresh pasta for cheap, and if they don't sell a corresponding sauce there are canned sauces to be had in grocery stores. If I may offer a VERY simple homemade tomato sauce recipe, I think you'll enjoy the...

I have noticed that the dry cleaners here work wonders, which is another option. They must have access to chemicals that are banned elsewhere, because they have removed years-old stains from some of my clothes and done other various miracles to things I had lost hope on.

I wrote an extensive post about finding housing here, it's in the articles section. Also, I have a big one bedroom in Congreso (an area I really like) that I rent for $550 a month. I'm moving out December 19, if you're interested I can send you pictures and the inmobilario's information. It...

It is my understanding that vaccines are free here in Buenos Aires. Any sign you pass that says 'vacunas' will offer a yellow fever shot, and they are all over the place.

If you speak Spanish well enough you can explain that you will be bussing from Argentina to another country, which should be sufficient. However, I doubt they will even ask; I flew into Argentina a few months ago with no return ticket and no one said boo.

My return was always contingent on an Obama win. I know it is not a stop-gap for our problems and there will be no instant fixes, but I will be heading back December 19 to hopefully help rebuild my country.

I'd say "United States" since Argentineans are from "America" too... but definitely a happily victorious night all around. Well, almost - WTF, California?? Prop 8 is a disgrace.

Praná in Palermo (Uriarte and Costa Rica I believe) is a fantastic vegetarian restaurant. However, you should tell your friends that BsAs is not the place to eat seafood, and certainly not a place where they're guaranteed fresh fish, even if they are told it isn't farmed; tell them to hold out...

There was already a post about this if you want more specifics. Three places you can go are Casa Bar on Rodriguez Peña or El Alamo which is a few blocks from there, or Bar Sacramento in Palermo Hollywood.

Heads up, you may want to enter with your Euro passport since starting in January U.S. citizens have to pay a $130 entry fee! (Although I'm unsure if this also goes for European citizens?)

There is a new British restaurant - owned and run by a Brit - called Mash (Mexico 518 in San Telmo). Also, Bar Gibraltar (Peru 895) has good curries, fish and chips, and other typical British items on their menu. Hope this helps satisfy your cravings!

There is a restaurant on Rodriguez Peña off Santa Fé called Cumaná that has fantastic Argentinean food for under 20 pesos an entree. It's a really popular spot so if you go at peak hours there is always a wait, but it's worth it! On Sundays I like to watch sports at Casa Bar, which is across the...