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    Train to Mar del Plata?

    I did... Is not comfortable, is not clean, and due to the state of the railroad, at some points it gets extremely slow... but if you want to have the experience, and you have huge amounts of patience, then go ahead!! The pros: is very cheap, and is a good way to see the landscape...
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    taking a job in ARG; some advice plz

    I`ll help you with the easy one: It can vary a little, depending on the amount and other factors, but the difference is around the 20%.
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    Shop for backpacking essentials?

    Hola Kyra! If I had to buy that kind of stuff (and I would love to), I would try the outlets: Montagne: - Godoy Cruz 1316 (Palermo) - Paraná 772 (subsuelo) (Barrio Norte) - Juramento 2445 (1er piso) (Belgrano) - Av. Corrientes 2582, local 54, Entrepiso (Abasto) - Del Barco Centenera 10, 1er...
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    On-Line Shopping

    Hi Angie! www.cotodigital.com.ar www.discovirtual.com.ar I never tried any of those!
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    Ice Hockey in BA?? I know...

    Hi A&A! I found this list that can be helpful: My Way Dirección: Av. Cabildo 20, Belgrano (Capital Federal) Tel.: 4773-0236/4771-7690 Horarios: Lun a Jue de 10 a 24hs. Vie de 10 a 3hs. Sab de 12 a 5hs. Dom 12 a 24hs. www.myway-online.com.ar The Ice Planet Avellaneda Dirección: Avenida Hipólito...
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    Troubles With Building Administration

    Hi Ryan, check this site: http://www.adecua.org.ar/, hopefully they can point you in the right direction... (it`s in spanish).
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    Shoe Repair Prices

    Citygirl, please let us know where did you go!! It really sounds too expensive...
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    Los Tabaleros - Folklore Argentino

    Here´s two samples of what they do: "La Flor Salteña" - Live in Chascomús: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-LlR3ntVCE "Carmesí" - Live in Chascomús: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6RKWQpIi9M&feature=related
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    Los Tabaleros - Folklore Argentino

    I would like to recommend this great folkloric group, and the next show: September 5th - 9:00 pm Los Tabaleros Release their new album, “Carmesí”: Teatro Santa María – Montevideo 842 (between Cordoba and Paraguay) $ 35 (CD included!) You can get the tickets that day at the theatre or...
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    Bus to Iguazu

    You might enjoy visiting Esteros del Iberá, in Corrientes, and/or Saltos de Moconá, in El Soberbio, Misiones. There are also many Estancias that can be visited or you can stay for a night or two, like Estancia Yapeyú in Corrientes, or Las Marías.
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    What's the story on Salta?

    If you want to try some "real" folklore (by that I mean not just a show for tourists, but a place the local people enjoy every day), you can visit La Casona del Molino, a great peña in the city of Salta. I must also recommend my brother's restaurant in San Lorenzo...
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    Room offer in Recoleta

    My brother and I are looking for a flatmate to share a spacious apartment in Recoleta, Buenos Aires (Laprida and Juncal), with fully equiped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, living room, air conditioner, Cable TV, Internet and Cleaning service once every two weeks. Very quiet street, but close to the Subte...
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    Beach trip with NO RESERVATIONS?

    Hi Brent! If you go right now you shouldn´t have problems finding a place to stay. The high season is in January and February, and to go without reservations wouldn´t be wise. But in December is OK. A month ago I went with a group of friends to this place: www.carilovillage.com and I...
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    San Isidro / Greater Buenos Aires

    I know many people who live in San Isidro and come to work to Buenos Aires... this way you will avoid the "hora pico", so it`s even better... Depending on where you live in Bs.As. and where you need to go in San Isidro it can take you from 45´to 1hr 30´ It really depends on you and how much...
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    Used Clothing Shops in B/A

    "The" place to buy used clothes is "Galería Quinta Avenida", in Santa Fe between Libertad and Talcahuano (two blocks from 9 de Julio). I`ve seen places where they sell it in San Telmo, but I can´t tell you where because normally I just wander there... sorry.
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    Piano Lessons

    Tangobob I sent you a PM!
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    Piano Lessons

    Hi! I can recommend you this place, where I went to learn Percussion last year, and I know they also teach piano, sax, bass, etc. I don´t know if the teacher speaks english, but it won´t hurt to ask. http://www.escuelabuenasartes.com.ar/ Saludos!
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    living cheaply in BA

    In Cordoba St. (between Medrano and Serrano - Close to Plaza Serrano) there are many "outlets", you can find brands like Levis, Kosiuko, Ayres, Tucci, etc., and also children and baby stuff. To get the "La Nacion" discount card, you have to suscribe to that journal, or to some magazines, like...
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    Spanish for english

    Hi! As I don´t have the time or the energy for regular classes I´d like to trade my spanish for some english. My english used to be good, but now we´ll see... Please send me a note or an email here: [email protected]
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    Yellow Fever shots

    You can find help with that in the "Instituto Malbran" http://www.anlis.gov.ar/
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