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I’ll likely get attacked for this comment, but my experience has mostly been that foreigners come to Argentina and realize they can afford to have regular domestic help and suddenly they have/need a full time employee (who’s often being paid under the table). They’re freaked out but convinced...

I’m sorry to say that many people I know here (and most of them are Argentine) have been sued by nannies and maids. It’s just too easy to do and the employer almost always loses. I think one of the keys is to not be overly friendly or generous. It can make you appear like a rich foreigner AKA...

As long as you don’t go between Christmas and the end of January, it can be quite lovely. There’s a nice drive up to Punta del Diablo, which we actually preferred.

Definitelu Definitely look at AirBnB. Especially since you won’t be in the highest season, I would anticipate that some owners will be happy to negotiate a lower rate for a long term stay. That way you won’t have to deal with any of the insanity of setting up your own apartment. For 3-6...

Welcome to Argentina! Always have cash!!

This news is a true loss. What a special and unique place. I hope it’s only temporary.

Only drive if you can stand about 20 hours of pampa followed by two or three scenic hours. And then you will move heaven and earth to abandon your car somewhere and fly back. Just my two cents ;)

I could not agree more with Steve on this issue. We had a situation five years ago where we were selling and our escribano had the buyers come to his office with the briefcase of cash even though we were supposed to do that part downtown in a secure office. We stopped the transaction right...

Definitely it is challenging to get to Argentina. Few nonstop flights from only a few cities in the US, always very expensive. The reverse seasons from the US, Canada and Europe must have a big impact too, especially for those with school-age children. Not many people want to leave their...

Maybe Argies is used on this board, but I haven’t heard it out and about. Seems like laziness in typing rather than being insensitive. Didn’t know it was considered offensive.

I’ve never heard that one, nor gringo, in Argentina. Only yankee/yanqui. On the other side, If anything, the conflict seems to be between “Argentines” or “Argentineans”...

Haha good point! Her recs were spot on though and not only the pricey stuff.

I couldn’t agree more, but I’ll add one thing. We went to Don Julio last month and it was the first time in BA that I’ve felt totally rushed through a meal. Our bland grilled vegetables arrived even before the red wine (which was so warm we had to put the bottle on ice) and the steak came in...

I do want to add that I've never had a bad experience with a police officer in Argentina, even when I was stopped for not having my car lights on. That has not been my experience in other countries, where every interaction seems to be an opportunity to lean on you for a bribe.

As soon as I saw this posting, I started laughing to myself because I have so often thought the same thing. I would love to see a list of all the different levels of police in Argentina with each of their actual duties. Perhaps the confusion gives them an (another) excuse to do nothing. I...

You will find when you search this site that many have come to BA wanting to teach English, and few have succeeded. Assuming you will earn your income from locals who will pay in pesos, you can not expect to make a very good living right now. If you are determined to give it a try, I would do...

I’ve had nearly all good experiences in BA save for having my wallet stolen from my backpack my first time on Florida. Of course, it was foolish that I was even wearing a backpack. What bugged me the most is that the street was full of people and I’m sure someone saw it but no one said a word...

The boundary thing in Argentina is tough! Very different than other places like the US. I think it’s grear you are taking some time on your own to figure it out. If your partner isn’t wanting to set any boundaries and his parents are pushing to live with you, I for one would listen to those...

You definitely need to notify them. With dogs in the cargo hold, they need to know the measurements of your crate and the weight with your dog in it. Some large crates don’t fit in certain planes and there is a limit to the number of dogs allowed. I would notify them far in advance and...

Actually, as I’m thinking more about this, it really sounds like you’re NOT okay, living with neighbors that you suspect were responsible for hurting, robbing and terrorizing you. Do you have any options short of just waiting out their contract? At the very least, I hope you have some help in...