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I've only used movistar which I had luck with or should I say, good service. I moved from BsAs to another city and was able to get a new SIM at one of their main phone offices. Not a sales store, but the office where people go to pay their bills. They were friendly and helpful. Service in...

Hey DQ, I've travelled around the world and have a huge tip to offer you. Couchsurfing . There's also another good site called hospitality club which is much the same except even bigger. I've used both to meet people in countries I visit and even stay with them for free. Sign up is FREE...

Competition is a good thing with these ferry companies. I imagine there's enough traffic going through to keep them all busy though. I took Buquebus before and it was a good trip.

donquixote, Imagine every reason you've had for wanting to come to Argentina and I'm sure one of us has had it before. Most expats I've met came because they wanted to switch gears. The problem comes when the switch is into reverse and the brakes don't work. Argentina is a difficult place...

Sometimes it seems like the government controls the banking system. I agree with you aunti. I'm revolting.

No cambio! Otherwise known as the "change game". Get used to it. You have to develop tactics to get change and hang onto it. One of which is to never give it up unless you have to. Speaking of which... I'd like to gather up all these little candies they give you as 5 centavo change and...

This is the first I've heard of a banking problem such the one you describe. It does sound like a dilemma. If the withdrawls are limited in amount, you are forced to make more withdrawls, thus incurring more bank fees. This could really add up! Just in bank fees!! I would suggest you talk...

I think boats still use morse code. You should send them a telegraph.

The only Argentine I hear about in North America is Angel Cabrera, who plays golf and recently won the U.S. Open. He's a very popular player and has a habit of smoking during play.

"We talked about you during tea" I'll give you an extra little tidbit about me. I've met auntieapple (which isn't her real name by the way). She was at a meet-up with her friend Candi, who is a very attractive and intelligent Argentine woman I might add. We talked of world affairs and the...

You could download a DVD quality copy off the internet. It's not hard to find. Do a search on the Pirate Bay. I've also seen that mouse movie listed but don't think the quality is that great. It's a good movie (the simpsons) and will leave a cultural hole in your life if you miss it...

I met MANY Argentines who work for very low salaries. I think the minimum wage is 800 pesos a month. A "good" salary is about 1500, at least for the working class. A friend who had worked at an insurance company for 10 years makes 3000 a month. This job sounds like a sales position doing...

Sorry, I didn't read this thread but I assume it's not favorable towards Argentine women. Personally, I like them. It's just "complicated". They like drama, which can be exciting but tiring. If her friends and family like you, you're golden. Most Argentine women I've met want to stay...

No travestis. I was just curious. I actually meant "lesbians" anyway. Are lesbians welcome? Oh... I guess it doesn't matter. Tea time is over. I hope it went well and nobody got fat.

jicassochica, your first tourist visa is running out and you're thinking of applying for residence. So... you've been here for 3 months and you're making money without a DNI? I can see why you're so happy. No doubt your residence application will be processed quickly and without complication...

donquixote, You ARE getting answers. They just aren't what you want to hear. What you're getting is the truth by many of the people who have actually experienced life in Argentina as a foreign person. You're also getting the typical Argentine reactions and attitudes that you'll encounter on...

Are transvestites welcome?

In my case, the question would be "why did you want to live in Argentina?, as I'm now in Canada enjoying summer. Last "winter" (in Argentina) I went to Brazil. I'm now an ex-expat although, technically, I'm an ex-illegal alien. Never got deported now that think about it. :( With Argentina...

No worries there. I slip down to the river for the occasional bath. I have noticed people and not making the effort to kiss me goodbye and saying "smell you later". I assumed it was a hip new saying with the coolcats on the street. Maybe it's just me?? smell you later

I wondered about the 1:1 ratio thing and would say it applies to some things but overall, it's more like 2:1 or more. And of course it depends on how you live. I can live really cheap in Argentina but that doesn't include luxuries like taking showers or eating peanut butter. Regarding...