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Hi all! Long time lurker here, but have lived in BA for several years and have permanent residency. BAExpats is a regular stop for me and I have benefited a lot from everyone's knowledge and kindness. I am seriously mulling over purchasing a modest home here and I am wondering if any of you...

Walking to the Chino here in Soho the streets and sky are full of a foul smelling smoke (smells chemical-like). Lots of sirens coming from the Hollywood side of the train tracks. Anybody know what is happening ...?

Not sure how many BAE members file US taxes, but this is a timely piece about how to receive substantial Coronavirus Relief - US Expats included. https://brighttax.com/blog/cares-act-provides-us-expats-coronavirus-recovery-rebate/ US Expats Eligible For Coronavirus Recovery Rebate Under the...

This landed in my inbox this morning. Though Buenos Aires lists at 367 out of some 440 cities, I still feel for our fellow Argentinean brethren. Difficult times indeed. Cost of Living Index 2020 BELGRADE, January 13th, 2020 /Worldwide Distribution/ -- Numbeo, a global leader in comparing cost...

This just landed in my inbox. Of interest - https://transferwise.com/gb/send-money/send-money-to-argentina Argentina, welcome to TransferWise Great news! You wished, and it's become a reality. You can now send money to Argentina with TransferWise. Here are the key things you...

Great opportunity for an expat living in Buenos Aires! Remote Workers | Digital Assistants preferred. Our Virtual Assistant | Administrative Assistant is considered a key position and your main responsibility is to assist and support one of our senior Bright!Tax tax consultant CPAs. This is a...

Hola todos! I have been drinking regular tap water daily and after 8 months in BA I am still among the living ... Is this considered a safe practice or not, please? (Or perhaps I'll begin to grow a new and strange appendage.) I appreciate any advice you may have to offer!

Help a newbie, please ... I have been in BA for 5 months and am having a great experience. Love it! People are genuinely warm, friendly and helpful. However, I have had a few conversations with some female others, including my Spanish profesora, and they say that my using 'Chica, Querida and...

I wish to enthusiastically recommend Lilia: my Spanish teacher to anyone who is seeking a true professional. She is Lic. in Letras from the University of Buenos Aires with 25 years of experience in teaching Spanish. She is always on time, a very pleasant person and extremely good (classes are...

Greetings, All. I have a weird question about my cell. I have an iPhone and bought a sim chip to use as 'carga virtual'. I can make calls and send text, but cannot get data or Internet to work. Service company is Personal. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for any help!

Wow. I've been to Argentina several times and this arrival was powerful. As soon as we landed from the States, I had a panic attack - and I am not too often prone to that. The reason I think, for me, personally, whenever I've arrived in the past it was passing through to Salta (to be with an...

Hi guys, When I was in Salta for some years I was not able to get a phone plan (from Personal or MovieStar, etc.) because my DNI was renewable every year (it had to be good for more than 1 year). I didn't use my phone too much so I used carga virtual and wifi and that worked pretty well. Now...

Hey guys, Wondering if there are any places where one can rent a bike for a day (or a few). I'm thinking that could be a good way to scour the villages as I look for flats. Getting the lay of the land, etc. Thanks so much for your help! Greg

Hey all, Travel is all booked from the States to BA arriving in a couple weeks. Will be zeroing in on the Soho area I believe. Starting at a hotel and then plan to move to an AirB&B until I get the lay of the land. I already have residency and will be staying longer term. I am wondering if you...

Bumping this from the Introduce Yourself page. Hi all, I have lived in Argentina for the last 5 years (in and out). Coming to live in BA for the first time in just some weeks. I have my DNI and am curious to know what the most common way is for folks like me (Estado Unidense) to transfer enough...

I am returning to Argentina and moving to BA in some weeks. I had lived in the northern part of the country for some years. Love Argentina and all its incumbent challenges and rewards. I look forward to participating with you folks and since I'll be a BA newbie, I think I'll have a few questions...

Hi all, I have lived in Argentina for the last 5 years (in and out). Coming to live in BA for the first time in some weeks. I have my DNI and am curious to know what the most common way is for folks like me (Estado Unidense) to transfer enough funds to buy a car from a dealership here. Do...