Search results

  1. A

    Desperately Seeking An Honest Handyman

    I'd recommend Alec Mansfield in our list http://buenosaires.angloinfo.com/af/284/buenos-aires-electricians-and-plumbers.html
  2. A

    Fly / spinner fishing - where should I go?

    Try http://buenosaires.angloinfo.com/af/525/buenos-aires-fishing-and-angling-fresh-and-sea-water.html
  3. A

    Where to find Rosamonte yerba mate?

    I just came from Jumbo and they have plenty.
  4. A

    Any entertainment recommendations for the 1st 2 weeks in BsAs?

    Check this guide selecting the day on the calendar: http://buenosaires.angloinfo.com/information/whatsontoday.asp
  5. A

    Need a good chiro/osteopath

    Check this list and you many find one: http://buenosaires.angloinfo.com/af/424/buenos-aires-complementary-therapies-and-wellness.html
  6. A

    Anyone watching the Olympic opening ceremony?

    I saw it on ESPN and no political comments at all, very sober, and wonderful to watch all along! A great opening ceremony, showing what can be achieved in unity of purpose, which is the spirit of the Olympics in spite of its competitive side.
  7. A

    Looking for a Trigger Point / Mayofacial Massage

    Try calling 4195-9561. Ad says "Trigger point, deep tissue, Swedish massage, facilitated stretching, PNF, ART. Eight years experience in California, USA. At home or in studio. Monday to Saturday 09:00-21:00."
  8. A

    Non-Intensive Spanish Courses/Self Study

    I suggest you contact Matias Lodeiro, 15-5567-4301, and he may adjust your needs to his timetable.
  9. A

    Renting a bicycle

    Try Urban Biking or Biking Buenos Aires. They appear to have more regular models.
  10. A

    Dentist recommendation

    I suggest you try Dr. Di Salvo, Arenales 1630, 2nd floor D, Phone: 4811-2687
  11. A

    Size of expat community?

    All the semantics are fascinating, but we don't seem to have any reliable or near-reliable statistics on non-Latin American expats in Buenos Aires. Maybe the embassies have something we can use. I wonder how the 40,000 or 100,000 figures I read somewhere originated.
  12. A

    Size of expat community?

    Do we have the number of members of BA Expats when the survey was made and the number now? Perhaps what we are really interested is in non-Latin American expats, most of which would use English as their first language or language for communicating. The number of members here would be a good...
  13. A

    Size of expat community?

    I'd say an expat is somebody who in general has arrived rather recently to the country (2-3 years average, 10 years max?) and hasn't come to the decision of staying and/or integrating with the local society. Some expats become immigrants but it is more a mental attitude (temporary stay) than...
  14. A

    Size of expat community?

    Are there any reliable stats on the size of the expat community in Buenos Aires city and Greater Buenos Aires? I have heard figures such as 40,000 or 100,000, but do they have any value?
  15. A

    Has anyone used XOOM before?

    I picked up a transfer today and the rate was 5.92. Much better than Moneygram that uses the official rate. It appears to be cheaper and easier on the sending side too (USA).
  16. A

    Free Labor

    There are several entities that could help you: Agentina Volunteer, Argentine British Community Council, Connecting Worlds, Conviven, Help Argentina, Send a Child to School, Subir al Sur, Voluntario Global, Voluntarios sin Fronteras.
  17. A

    Needed: Bathroom Tilers (Colocador Ceramicos)

    Try these people and share your experience: http://buenosaires.angloinfo.com/afdetail.asp?Rec=5852
Back
Top