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    Spices in Argentina

    I am making a list of spices to bring with me to Argentina (that I couldn't find easily the last time I lived in Argentina) , but I don't remember if the following are readily available in common neighbourhood grocery stores: -cloves -cumin powder -black pepper (whole) -tumeric -saffron...
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    Over the air digital television in Argentina

    Might anyone know if televisions purchased in Argentina are usually able to tune into networks broadcasting digitally OTA (over the air) using an antenna? Also, if I purchase a television in Canada with dual voltage and bring it down, is the OTA tuner used in Canada able to receive OTA digital...
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    ATM withdrawl with CIBC or ING Direct

    Hello, If anyone has withdrawn pesos from an ATM with either a CIBC or ING direct debit card , could you please provide me with the following information: 1) Approx. date of transaction 2) Amount of pesos obtained 3) Amount of dollars debited on your bank statement (including Canadian ATM...
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    International ATM / ABM fees for Canadians

    I have been looking to reduce my foreign ATM/ABM fees when using my Canadian debit or credit card overseas, specifically, in Argentina. It is important to take into consideration not just the ATM fee charged by your Canadian bank, but also the exchange rate administrative fee charged by most...
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    Road Cycling in Córdoba

    Hello, I am thinking of bringing my road bike from Canada to Córdoba so that I can ride out of the city and get some exercise several times a week. But I am wondering if, by going out training alone on an expensive carbon fiber road bike in Argentina, I might might be setting myself as a...
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    Dans la marche de l'histoire: Argentine

    Reportage intéressant sur France inter : Dans la marche de l'histoire : Argentine Il y a 10 ans , la crise en Argentine. http://www.franceinter.fr/emission-la-marche-de-l-histoire-il-y-a-10-ans-la-crise-en-argentine For French speaking expats. A look back at the Argentine financial crisis.
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    Customs trouble with 2 blackberries?

    I flew into Cordoba via Santiago on thursday with two Blackberries. (one, work phone for use in Canada, the other, an unlocked model for use in Argentina) Customs had me indicate the two phones on the customs form and then dissapeared with my passport for a few minutes. If, upon flying back to...
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    5 martini glasses to give away San Telmo

    I leave tomorrow for Canada at 12 noon. Anyone who would like 5 martini glasses can pick them up at my place on Defensa in front of Parque Lezema. cell number: 15 31 54 84 66
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