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Funny, I leave the USA in large part to get away from 'Murricans'. The chance encounters I have had with them in ARG and other places have mostly been negative.

Hard to believe that people are still buying in to International Living. Less than a minute of Googling will tell you all you need to know.

A different take: I met an Argentine doctor just yesterday in Valencia who, until a few years ago, had a very successful clinic in Rosario. After a group burst in to rob the clinic, he relocated. He said, "I had four hours with a gun to my head to decide that I had had enough." I know three...

One could even substitute the word Republicans for Libertarians in that sentence.

Cross-Eyed Mary?

As noted, more stability is a good thing to have. It probably won't be Madrid, but even there is acceptable for us (after NorCal, everywhere is cheap). But factor into the COL things like health insurance ($800 annually for me) and the scales start to tip. Another huge factor is Spain's...

More due to the lack of stability and capriciousness of God-knows-what next administration.

Got my business plan for a wine & tapas bar in Spain - all I need is there. 🥂🍾🍷

I just went back to a place I said I would never return to, except in the winter - Houston - miserable. I'm planning to head to Spain soon, will be selling the apartment in BA eventually. At 67 years of age, my plans don't involve returning to USA, and quite frankly, they can burn it down as far...

Sadly, banks care far too much about details that we should be able to keep private - and I'm not referring to anything illegal or immoral.

Silvie, do you have some insight as to why one should be concerned with their credit record when they have no intention to return to the USA?

Forbes saw fit to redirect the link I copied. Hopefully this is more on point: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/07/03/us-tourism-lose-29-billion-trump-policies/?ctpv=searchpage

This from Forbes, a couple of days after Steve's post: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2025/08/04/the-other-96-talent-beyond-elite-ivies

Chief, my backside. If you don't want to address what I asked for, just say so.

Please post certificate for your claim of "specious" inflation data. Let us all in your source.

He was a great addition to the board. Thanks for letting us know, nikad.

In the past, MobileVoip had no restrictions re: toll free numbers. Load up for €10, bang away - many calls free or nearly so.

Check this out: https://sonetel.com/en/ I've never used this service. But if I was in a jam, I'd be willing to check it out. Could get you a quick BA number.

When I am outside of the USA, and not just in Argentina, I can't help but notice the people who read. Like, words on paper. Many people in Argentina are happy to chat with strangers on any number of topics.