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    Argentine bank charges

    I second Citibank - be sure to use the ATM's without the "Bancelo" label to withdraw more than 1000 pesos. I use Bank of America and also have an HSBC account, but I prefer to withdraw at Citi because I can withdraw at least 3000 pesos. I've never tried higher, but I assume you could withdraw...
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    Moving in Jan: info needed please

    When I go to the UBA link, it says page not found. http://www.idiomas.filo.uba.ar/extranjeros/espanol/cursos/regulares.htm Anyone know how to actually read about the UBA levels/courses online?
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    Advice on flights to Europe

    Thanks Fred, Bob - Yes it was a round trip ticket! On KLM
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    Advice on flights to Europe

    Hi there- any experience on booking cheap (relatively) flights to Europe? I need to go to Brussels in March and I found a flight now for around 1400USD. What is the average flight price to Europe from EZE? Should I wait or is this a good fare? Thanks!! lauren
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    What to bring to an as asado?

    I went to an asado this week and we split the bill at the end. I thought it was a bit strange to invite someone to your house and then ask them to pay money for the food but yes the customs are different here... and I was happy to be invited!
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    Mattress pad?

    If anyone searches for this in the future, I found foam that turned out to be an amazing mattress pad on Av. Scalabrini Ortiz a few blocks past (southwest) of Corrientes intersection. I forget the exact cross street. If walking from Corrientes, it is on the right side of Ortiz! The store sells...
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    Mattress pad?

    I am looking for a mattress pad (or just something like an egg-crate). My new apartment has a very hard, uncomfortable mattress and I went to Falabella but no luck. Couldn't find anything on previous forums, sorry if I overlooked. Thanks!
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    BA 1/2 Marathon

    I am running that day for the full BA marathon. I need to do one more 19-20 mile run before the marathon (probably in the next week). Please let me know if you have any suggestions for runs that long around here, or if you would like to join me. I would also be down for a shorter run! I do about...
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