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Recently my wife (Argentine) and I (English) went on a trip around Europe. Before we went she showed me a number of articles like these and at times was quite determined to make 'back-up' plans in case she got sent home. She was positive that Argentines were getting a raw deal as travellers. We...

are they? in london there's a rage going on; paris as well... hmmm, big city thing perhaps? Try the campo - i did not meet any angry people there yet

i love slang... as en Essex man we have quite a few of our own words and phrases, so when i learnt Spanish here is Buenos Aires i was very pleased the learn the extensive 'lunfardo' vocabulary that exists here. as rentaplus says - its about communication. You'll learn spanish here, you'll adapt...

another non-american here... i found the thread curious - and i have a fairly neutral stance on it all... im born and raised english from a mixed-immigrant family. i myself am now an immigrant here. rmartinbuenosaires is an immigrant too, but he thought, after his service to his country and...

HSBC: i do not wish to go into the nightmare that i had with HSBC, but that was coupled with the dramas of buying a flat - but here is the basic experience... I had a financial advisor who was helping me bring in the money - we sent some via an account in Belize, for the 30% downpayment. What...

With more than 3000 books now in stock in 9 different languages The Book Cellar is becoming a serious option in the search for books in other languages... I am well connected with the Argentine used book trade so any search, strange or unusual, can lead to success... So, readers, collectors...

thanks to all - im going to get investigating on all of your recommendations... there is likely to be follow up posts with more questions and complaints... After residency/marriage/buying a flat i do think employing someone to do all the papers is the right move - time lost in government...

thanks for the reply - could you recommend somebody? i am bi-lingual and have no problem communicating in either spanish or english... i am looking for a small space really - up to 30m squared. whilst i would prefer a shop 'a la calle' a gallery in the right location may be good too...

I am currently looking for sites to open a shop and i wanted to ask those on this forum if they were experienced in certain areas: 1. para habilitar un local... many argentines have told me that is what i need to do to get the shop legally running - but what does it entail? i have found out it...

in a few days i may be able to help you. Do you have fine dining experience? Are you legal to work in Argentina? send me a mail: [email protected]

hey, i am also married to an argentine and actually within the process of my residency i just want to make a quick comment: elhombresinnombre has the best and simplest advice. I applied for my residency (with all the paperwork) and recieved the RESIDENCIA DE PRECARIA piece of paper. With...

i run a used book business from my home - i specialise in english but i have books in french, german and spanish as well... there are a few dutch and swedish books too! from modern novels to cookery to antiques and psychology...there is a wide selection for all. the website...

i know what you are trying to say, but regretfully you fall into the bracket of people you are talking about...you are on an ex-pat website, by the way. dont ever email me hahaha i get my kicks from random insults at people who will never be 'long-term' friends

please do not take my advice as law - but i think you should ask people what they think after you have read what i am about to write. As far as i know if your husband is working from Argentina for a company based in the uk and being paid into AN ACCOUNT IN THE UK then i believe that nothing can...

2 blocks from Plaza Italia is a relaxed small hostel called Casa Jardín. There is a large terrace and just 15 beds - ideal for relaxing and avoiding the party admosphere... they speak english www.casajardinba.com.ar 11-4774-8783

the girls have summed things up well. argentine girls are looking for someone commited (i am married to one). but be prepared to play their games. a friend of mine found a nice girl in a tango class, so again the girls who wrote above are right. Another suggestion - avoid the well-known bars...

Hi to all, I am an englishman who has been living in buenos aires for a year. in the last 6 months to deal with my yearning for more books in english i began collecting. now i am to the point where i am almost ready to open a shop. as well as having nearly 900 books in english i have 300 in...