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  1. hankscott

    Looking for ophthalmologist...

    Thanks Gracielle. That is helpful. I did get one response
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    Looking for ophthalmologist...

    Can anyone recommend an English-speaking ophthalmologist? I need cataract surgery
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    WiFi disaster

    When I don't have a connection to my at home wifi service, I want access to wifi on the street so that I can search Google maps for a location (and find transit to it) and I can get access to websites, like those with news
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    WiFi disaster

    I'm still looking for a tech geek who can help me navigate the Buenos Aires telephone / wifi world. I have two eSim cards, one with Verizon (for my 917 US mobile number) and one with Claro (for my Buenos Aires number) on my iPhone 13. I have a separate wifi account active in my apartment. But I...
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    Need a Tech Geek

    Ah! Thanks for that info . One problem solved :)
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    Need a Tech Geek

    Can anyone refer me to someone who speaks English and is expert at dealing with tech issues involving my laptop and my iPhone. The issues are many. A few examples: I can no longer use formulas I used in the US to do calculations on an Excel spreadsheet. My mobile phone (which has two eSim...
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    Unregistered SUBE cards face higher transportation costs

    I have gone to the Subte online site several times to register my card with my DNI. Each time i get a response that the site is temporarily not working. Now what?
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    Where do you find things like cultural events and theater, music, museum exhibits in BA?

    If you have a fascination with Buenos Aires' amazing street art, I suggest you join a tour that will take place this evening in Palermo SoHo. The tour will be led by Grace Berlfein, whose Tour with Grace has helped so many understand the origin and context of the city's street art. Grace will be...
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, Feb 6 at MAWII in Palermo

    I will be there!
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    Western Union money transfer

    I have an account at BancoCiudad in Buenos Aires and an account at Bank of America in New York City. Is it possible to transfer US dollars from my Bank of America account to my BancoCiudad account and then withdraw the money in US dollars from BancoCiudad. I'm asking because I'm looking for a...
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, Jan 30 at MAWII in Palermo

    I will be there! Hope it's cool inside
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, Jan 23 at MAWII in Palermo

    I will be there!
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    Transfer money from US bank account to BA bank account?

    Thanks for the many responses! I followed one suggestion and used Moneygram to successfully transfer $100 US from my New York City bank account to my BancoCiudad account in Buenos Aires .Moneygram delivered 113.564,36 Argentine pesos to my account in less than 30 minutes. — very close to the...
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    Transfer money from US bank account to BA bank account?

    Thank you! Maybe I need to switch banks
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    Transfer money from US bank account to BA bank account?

    I tried recently to use Western Union to transfer $100US from my Bank of America account in the United States to my new Banco Ciudad account in Buenos Aires. The transfer didn't go through, and the Western Union customer service guy told me they don't accept transfers through Western Union. So...
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    Confusing collectivo maps

    I just used this online map and it gives the accurate routes. https://movil.omnilineas.com.ar/buenos-aires/colectivo/linea-111/bd.1421f3lsa-47j-b8l-4pl-d1t-4bk-bxg I know drivers are supposed to charge you based on where you are going but some don’t seem to listen. If they did they would tell...
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    Confusing collectivo maps

    I have the Apple maps app on my iPhone, but it always tells me "Transit Directions Not Available." It does show me a route for walking or driving a car
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