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    Queries re.Pensioners' Visas ('rentistas') for married couples

    Sorry I don't know the answer to many of your questions - but I do know - that you do not have to be retired to get a rentisats visa. Rentista visa is for any age that you can show you can bring $750 US (I may be a little wrong, but I think this is the amount) into the country each month. I am...
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    Getting to EZE airport

    I've taken the 86 colectivo to the airport (although now they have changed it's number - not sure what it is) it's fine - about 3 peso but takes 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on the time of day. You could try Manuel Tienda Leon (at Retiro) is a bus service direct to the airport - I think it's 40...
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    Yellow Fever vaccination

    Like many others I don't like vaccines for the sake of vaccines...BUT...my experience last year was... When I flew into Bolivia - they insisted I show my yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry. (on land borders I haven't had to show it, but when flying into La Paz they required it)...
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    Flights to neighbouring countries

    I always buy online, it's cheaper and convenient. There are many great sites but I use www.edreams.com It gives you a long list of all airlines flying to the destination you choose in price order.
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    ¿Indian food-paneer-tikka masala?

    Kathmandu - it's the most authentic food in my opinion. Closest to what I ate whilst living in India - but it's pricey. And last time I went to bangalore I actually got a pretty good vindaloo too!
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    ¿Indian food-paneer-tikka masala?

    These are the ones I know Delhi Darbar - Viamonte y Reconquista Kathmandu - Cordoba y Bulnes (approx) Bangalore - Humboldt y Niceto Vega Tandoor - Laprida y Charcas Taj Mahal - Palermo Hollywood Mumbai - Can't remember exactly but in Palermo Hollywood None were hot and spicy, but they are all ok
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    English Teaching Advice

    Hi Liam I'm an english teacher here. Lived in Bs As for 3 years teaching english and have taught english in China, India, Korea and Japan in the past. It's VERY different here. So, feel welcome to send me a personal message and I'll tell you what I know about the situation here - and answer...
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    Just Arrived last Week,Looking for Friends to go Clubbing/Bar hopping

    Go to the header 'new posts' and look at the thread 'looking for fun weekend mates to hang out with' There 'cazza' and 'HowardinBA' are organising an outing. I'm sure you can join them and organise something together.
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    The 'oldies' plan to meet again

    Nice to hear from you Sara and of course you are most welcome. I had an idea - based on a few things - I'm not a retiree with an offshore income - I teach english here, so I'm not flush with cash - but I know a few nice places. And I was thinking about the Peruvian restaurant - Status - in...
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    The 'oldies' plan to meet again

    After Blackburn posted a thread for some 'older' expats to meet up - we did just that last week. Had a few bevvies and a curry - good night - and was nice to see some Argentinian friends come along too. As, some others have said they couldn't make it, but would like to next time - I thought...
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    Problems with post from UK

    I have had my cards stolen a couple of times here and had them reissued from NZ to Argentina. Each time the NZ post said 5-7 days and each time it took between 2 and 3 weeks. The problem is not the UK post I'm sure but the delays at this end. So, maybe it's still on it's way. The usual address...
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    Australia Day

    No idea - but contact your embassy - as they always organise ANZAC things etc - so I'm sure they'll have something organised for you.
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    any older expats out there

    I finish work at 4.30pm, 1 block from Tres Sargentos - so will meet you at 4.30. Cheers
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    any older expats out there

    I'm up for it. I l kmow Delhi Darbar and KK bar well - so what time? etc and I will join.
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    Where to get BCP

    Hey, I've lived here for 3 years - and the 1st time I just took the packet of my birth control pills to the pharmacia - they looked at it - checked out the different ingredients and gave me it - was a differnt brand from home - but same drug. And I continue to do this - no problem - no script...
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    Rugby in Buenos Aires

    Hiya. I have many Argie mates here that play rugby. Yea you're right there are 2 big clubs in San Isidro that play rugby but there are many more. If you want more info on clubs PM me, because I know my local mates will be more than willing to make you welcome at their clubs. They've done it for...
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    any older expats out there

    Hey Blackburn I'm not a pom, but an egeing kiwi living here in Bs As. Spent 8 years living in the motherland and a frequent returnee to UK. And football fanatic to boot- 'haway the lads'. So tell me if you want a curry and catch up this weekend and I'll be in - and will see if any others are...
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    Wellness, Yoga, Acupuncture, and TCM

    In Buenos Aires we have a small 'china town' in the neighbourhood of Belgrano. A very nice and safe neighbourhood to live. This is where I go for all my chinese food and cooking needs, chinese medicine, chinese health treatments and acupuncture. There are also some chinese clinics in central...
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    Anyone in Palermo up for food and drinks?

    Thanks, I'll be there at 9pm.
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    Anyone in Palermo up for food and drinks?

    Is this still on for tonight?
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