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Hi All, Does anyone know a place where a fan for a sony vaio model vgn-cs215j can be replaced cheaply . My computer is overheating like crazy and I can't afford to buy a new one here, but I know the fan is the issue. So, if I could get that fixed that would be life-saving. Thanks to all in...

Hey!! Does anyone know where I can find this game (Apples to Apples) in BA? I'm okay with it being in Spanish! Thanks!

Hi Guys!! I was wondering if there is ANY place in Buenos Aires that has maple syrup for sale? I am really okay with paying a hefty price, because my pancakes are just so untasty without it. Any suggestions/leads would be amazing and greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

Hi All, So, my tooth is acting up and it looks like I'll need to go to the dentist here. I am volunteering, and don't have dental insurance here. Just MEDEX a health insurance for traveling. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good dentist (English speaking preferred)? Many thanks!!

Hi! Hábitat para la Humanidad Argentina is currently participating in a contest to help reconstruct roofs in Ingeniero Jacobacci, a city in Patagonia hit heavily by the ashes of Volcano Puyuhue. Please click on the below link to help HPHA win top prize so they can assist more people! You can...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c74LDtIxsZ4&feature=player_embedded how lucky we actually are.

"Seeds of Hope" is an event of Habitat for Humanity Argentina, where we are attempting to build 3 seed houses in the barrio of La Matanza during the week of September 11-17th. It would be a great event to see expats helping out the people of their country of expatriation. I hope you guys check...

Hi All! So, I just started my job, and the people are super nice, but I can't seem to make myself ask them for a drink after work or to meet up. I also freeze up conversation-wise. Any tips?

¡HPHA te invita a participar del Evento de Construcción "Semillas de Esperanza del 11 al 17 de Septiembre 2011! Por favor, escribínos a [email protected]! Habitat for Humanity Argentina invites you to our construction event "Seeds of Hope" from September 11-17 2011. If interested please write...

I thought I'd share this article. It looks pretty cool. New tourist destination maybe? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/21/villa-lago-epecuen-argentinas_n_905171.html

This question is an addendum to the previous cellphone post. I went abroad in the UK. So, I have a phone from orange (the cellphone company). I was wondering if all I would need is a new sim card to get the phone working or a whole new prepaid phone?

So, I'm heading out to BA in less than a week. From the posts I've read, it seems (for women at least) that finding a nice Argentine guy is pretty hard. Are there any women expats out there who have found nice Argentine guys, and how would I go about finding them during my stay there. I won't...

Anyone have any suggestions as to the the best dental insurance to have over there? I'm a US Citizen going to volunteer for about 5 months. I have my Medical Insurance, but am worried about any emergency. Thanks!

Hi Lady Expats! This message is regarding sanitary products? Do they sell normal American brands (kotex, tampax, etc). Are they difficult to find? Does the American types/lengths/absorbancies carry over there? Or is there a different color code? Thanks!

Hi All! This forum is awesome. I've posted a couple times here and have loved all the responses! I was wondering if you guys could assist with easy cooking recipes for one person. I hear frozen food is hard to come by so any ideas would be appreciated for how one American girl can eat. Many...

Hi All! I wanted to know what it's like having a cold over there. From what I've read the pharmacy is pretty much a good replacement for a doctor, but has anyone had to go to the doctor/dentist over there? Any trustworthy, quality names of doctors/dentists I should be aware? My greatest fear...

Hi All! I wanted to know if it's worth it to bring my iPhone over? I heard most phones are prepaid over there? Will an iPhone work? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

So, I emailed the argentine consulate near me, and they said that if I try to board a plane with a ticket more than 90 days in the future, I would be denied entry into the plane/country? Is this true? Has anyone experienced this? Please advise. I'm really nervous! Thanks so much!!

Hi All! I'm so glad I found this website. I am about to embark to Argentina to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. I wanted to know if anyone here has ever had that experience and what they thought of it? Secondly, I have several question about actually arriving and living in BA. I was told...