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    Kite

    Hey all, I need to find a good kite to buy my brother for christmas, but have no idea where I might buy one here in B.A. I feel like I might have seen them being sold on the roadside once or twice, but now of course, they've all disappeared. I'm thinking there might be a speciality sports shop...
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    Chai tea?

    Starbucks sells boxes of Chai tea (in teabags) for about 30 pesos, so you can make it at home. It's yummy
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    Best Telo in BA

    I was disappointed by Jardines de Babilonia. I went to lots of different ones with my caramelito and I like Rampacar in town and Dissors www.dissorshotel.com.ar out on the highway - complete with a silk blindfold, huge peacock feather and bath salts. Fun!
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    Is anyone else a mistreated English teacher?

    Hi, sad to see the terrible experiences people seem to be having - but I wanted to say that it's not like that for everyone. I think the key is to find a really good agency/institute. I'm teaching with one and absolutely love it - they care about me and the students, and pay 35 pesos an hour (as...
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    good hairdresser

    I strongly recommend Ryan, aCanadian hairdresser here who works out of his apartment in Recoleta. I know lots of people who go to him and everyone raves about him. We all love Ryan! Here's his no. 15 3050 2076 and email is [email protected] Good luck!
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    Why Argentines don't look for new friends

    Just thought I should add the other side of the argument here... In the past few weeks alone I've been invited into four Argentine family's homes, and to a local wedding, where everyone was really welcoming. I had an Argentine boyfriend for a while and him, his family, his friend's families and...
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    Looking for a good personal trainer

    Thuy Bogart is an amazing personal trainer, I can't recommend her enough. She also does Yoga, Pilates and Ayurvedic massage. Her website is http://www.fluidmovement.net/
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    Hairdresser needed !!!

    Ryan Ryan Ryan. I've never been happier with a haircut.
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    Renewing Argentina Travel Visa

    I've left once late, paid the 300 at the airport and had no trouble getting back in 2 months later. That's just my experience
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    Yoga or hockey

    Best yoga in town is with Thuy Bogart at Fluid Movement. It's pretty aerobic power yoga- an amazing workout. She has a studio in her apartment in Corrientes y Pringles. Her website is www.fluidmovement.net
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    Leaving the country late - twice

    I know there has been a lot of discussion on this topic here, but was hoping to get some up-to-date info from you helpful people... I left Argentina last year after my 90 days had already run out, and paid the 300 pesos at the airport with no problems. I was also allowed back in again this year...
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    Passion fruit

    Thak you all SO much for your help! (P.S Howard, no idea who Ann is...guess you got the wrong person!)
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    Passion fruit

    Hi, Anyone know where I might be able to find passion fruit (maracuya) in B.A. at this time of year? I found the pulp/juice concentrate in chinatown but need the fruit itself... Thanks!
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    Piano

    Hi All, there are a few posts on this already but they're quite old... Just wondering if anyone knows of practice rooms where one could go to play piano for an hour or two? Or if anyone has a piano in their home and would be interested in charging to rent it out once a week? Also, If anyone...
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    Seamstress?

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows of a good, affordable seamstress (Argentinian or ex-pat) who could take a fairly simple dress, or a picture of one, and copy it. Thanks!
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