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Dear Tatan and RMartin;You two should get together for a beer somewhere and have a good laugh at how serious you both are taking each other's comments. While we all get caught up with our emotions when we are passionate about a particular subject matter; we should strive to be diplomatic about...

I must say that some of these forum topics are really interesting. Take this one for example... I never heard the term Gato used before. Fox - yes! Catwoman - yes! But Gato? Apparently it is quite a common term. Would love to meet and learn the culture of same ;-)So, in reading the...

What is citizenship anyway? I would much rather be a "citizen of the world" than label myself by any one country's political ideas or flag! That is so divisive. So would I renounce my citizenship? Hell yes! Would it change who I am? Hell no! I am proud of who I am, not where I came from...

Before any of my gay friends 'divorce' me, I would like say that I have no negative feelings for people who are comfortable with themselves and know who they are. What I cannot support are people who judge other people without any basis or foundation for their comments. Can you honestly judge...

Hey guys/gals... I can see where this thread is going (in circles) Like a dog chasing his tail. There has been very few constructive posts. For those of you who have nothing good to say about the women here, I say "It sucks to be you!" This topic is more of a support group by men who have...

MikeBA says; "I don't know why everyone likes to quote that scum bucket nietzsche what words of wisdom does a man who came up with the death camps to hold Jews in World War II have??"I don't believe "everyone" likes to quote Nietsche but if so many people do that it seems like everyone, perhaps...

Planning to study Spanish? Raft the Amazon? Hike the Inca Trail? Work on an archaeological dig? Find volunteer work? Explore the Galapagos? Scuba dive? Climb Aconcagua? Kayak the Apurimac? Soak up sun on the beach? Drive or bicycle around the continent? Join an expedition? Or look for birds...

Interesting comments here. I am an English speaking North American living in Argentina and I have lots of local Argentine and expat friends. We speak English and Spanish depending on the time and place. I find it interesting that so many foreigners move here and surround themselves with...

Are you the expert on what is 'normal' here? What are your qualifications? One couple you know did this or that is hardly sufficient. But you are entitled to your opinion no matter how shallow that makes you appear.I've been in a relationship with an Argentine woman for over 18 months and...

Check out Craigslist (Buenos Aires). You can also check with South American Explorers (Buenos Aires Clubhouse) which rents rooms by the month at very reasonable rates. I know because I am a volunteer there. http://www.saexplorers.org. Click on Clubhouses and then Buenos Aires Clubhouse...

Hola,Have you tried the CouchSurfing website? http://www.couchsurfing.comYou stay with locals at no charge and as you want: You will learn more about the culture and the city. I have traveled Europe, the USA, and plan to take advantage of same in South America. In SanFrancisco, for example...

One last thing... Look around. Did you see so much construction 5 years ago? True, inflation is out of control but people are working and putting food on the table. 5 years ago there was more crime to survive. While crime still exists, everywhere, it is by hard-core criminals, not to feed...

This is an epidemic in all countries that are not starving. Europe is getting fatter too! Having lived in Spain, Italy, and Greece, I can compare and contrast todays society to that of 10 years ago. Yep, the world is getting fatter. Thank you McDonalds and Globalization. No need to cook...

If you overstay your Visa, the fine is 50 pesos but you must exit the country. You can also return the same day and receive a new 90 day Visa. Or you can renew your Visa for 90 days at the immigrations office in Buenos Aires for 100 pesos. The point is, you have to either pay the fine and...

I was a Sailor for 25 years and have been in long term relationships with local women while living in Greece, Italy, and Spain. I have also dated (not one night stands) women from Bulgaria, Russia, Yugoslavia, Mexico, the Philippines, Korea, and Japan. Once you get past the novelty of a new...

Me too! One can never have too many girlfriends ;-)

There are still plenty of traditional Milongas to be found such as Sunderland Club. However, I prefer the underground Milongas of El Beso and Caterderal.

My girlfriend, Virginia, left Argentina for Greece in 2005 and returned in 2007. Pros and cons from a local portenios' perspective follows:*Prices are more than double. *More work for people and more help wanted signs in local shops.*Cannot find coins now for public transport. Was not a...

My name is Brian, the other Brian.... You will know me by my nickname Mitscherman or by my initials BKB. I have lived in Buenos Aires for 8 meses, well Zona Norte to be more exact, in the town of Maschwitz, on the way to Escobar. My girlfriend of 18 months, Virginia, is from Argentina and is a...