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I've recently decided I want/need an intensive Spanish grammar repaso, and I'm looking for a tutor. I've taken Spanish for years, so I'm looking for recommendations for tutors accustomed to teaching high-level Spanish language students. Any recommendations? Thank you!

I have a wedding in March for which I need to buy a long dress, (more like a gown rather than a maxi dress) and I will need to buy it here in Buenos Aires. I've looked around Alto Palermo and the Palermo boutiques a bit and have some options, but nothing I'm too crazy about. Anyone have store...

What is the etiquette for gift-giving when it comes to encargadas and cleaning ladies? It is my first Christmas in Buenos Aires, and my roommates and I are planning to give a "bonus" to our cleaning lady, as well as a monetary gift to our encargada. What are appropriate amounts? Thanks

I was planning to make a border hop (my first!) to Colonia this weekend for visa purposes, but I then realized the beach vacation I have planned for Uruguay in mid-December has me leaving the country on the exact 90th day of my tourist visa. This is my first run out of the country, so I'm a...

Since my last travel-related post garnered such insightful feedback, I'm back for more. This time I'm looking for advice on a trip to Patagonia, probably 4-6 days, without a rental car. We're thinking Bariloche and El Bolson are definite, so I am wondering what other cities in the Lake...

Anyone have advice on the best places to find and purchase leather products in the city, especially wholesale? Jackets and bags are of particular interest. Thanks!

I'm looking to plan a little vacation around December 15 to somewhere with a beach. I don't want to go too far, since it'll only be for a few days, and don't want it to be insanely expensive, either. Any recommendations? We were thinking Punta del Este, but I don't really know anything about it...

Anyone been to the Argentine Open Polo Championship before and have any insight as to what tickets to buy? I'm tempted to go for the cheapest available (Dorrego Lateral), but I want to make sure I won't be stuck by manure piles or anything. I wouldn't mind springing for the second cheapest, $56...