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    Looking to Rent: a studio near Parque las Heras Feb 29-Mar 8

    *tentatively* Feb 29 thru Mar 8, LOOKING TO RENT: a studio (1 person); ideally near Parque las Heras Have been in CABA, for the last 6 weeks and am considering extending my stay for an additional 9 days to complete a Spanish course in progress at UBA at this point, I’m only doing my homework...
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    Where to watch a football game?

    ...will be in CABA for several more weeks (till the end of the February) and I would really like to see (ARGENTINE) fútbol ! (A`a game I admittedly know very little about.) Searching online for a schedule, tickets... even which teams to watch, at what stadiums to see them takes me to ESPN...
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    Is it a bad idea to open my laptop in the parque?

    (the advice I would ALWAYS give is: "If you're asking... it is"; nonetheless... Even in NYC (I'm from Brooklyn), (nowadays) you will see people sitting on the subway, and in the parks (selectively - of course) working on their laptop. In CABA (I live in Barrio Norte-ish, next to Parque las...
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    Buenos Aires - Mar del Plata (en tren)

    buen dia, Has anyone made the trip from CABA to Mar del Plata by train. There seems to now be a direct train between the two locations. And at a impressively low fare: (between 3.900 and 13.700; roughly $5 and $15 USD - ¿Puede esto ser correcto?) Yes, i do realize it is not a short voyage...
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    is there a trick to web-surfing on the go ?

    (this is similar to a post i have concurrently running about eSim cards...) Am I doing something wrong? Is there a setup on my iPhone i ought to check / adjust? Is there a work-around? I find that i need to do a good amount of surfing (even if only to get directions) while I am on the street...
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    (Modern) dance / music / performance ... dónde ?

    Would anyone know of any upcoming events, or sources to find, venues to look into, or be able to make ANY recommendations (whatsoever) of MODERN PERFORMANCES (sorry tango, you're legit (very legit), but...) of dance, music, 'performance art'...., or ANY other opportunities within Buenos Aires...
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    BA ECObici vs. NYC Citibike

    in NYC we had / there is..."Citibike" (equivalent in concept to CABA ECObici.) Citibike has evolved into a significant way of getting around in NYC (having 1,915 stations, and a daily average ridership of 131,000) Are there any thoughts about using ECObici in CABA - to me it seems like they...
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    Any alternative to Google maps for local directions?

    I've been told multiple times, and fully agree: the Google Maps App (iPhone) does not work in ARG (at best, it 'might' (maybe) (sometimes); it is certainly unreliable: Turn LEFT, except when it means to say RIGHT; "the spot you are standing at does not exist"; "you can't get there from here"...
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    Selecting an eSim for data only

    this should be a simple query (I hope): I know my iPhone is eSim compatible and that it can handle multiple eSim's I already am comfortable with using eSim (My phone currently has an eSim through my local carrier, SPECTRUM) For Voice I use WhatsApp -almost exclusively (with the exception of...
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    Things to do (a 1-stop shopping list)

    In NYC, there used to be a "things to do" bible: Time Out NYC ; unfortunately, it has fallen out of greatness. Published on a weekly basis, it included sections such as: new stores, restaurants, shops, free events (for kids, adults, gays, athletes, blue-haired ladies...), dance, theater...
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    download Kindle in Castellano / Porteños / Lunfardo

    Been trying to learn Buenos Aries Argentine (Castellano / los porteños (?) / Lunfardo)... (it's not happening that quickly) So... my approach is to 'just try everything into the pot and hope something works". (The obvious would be to just take lessons in BA; but currently i am in NYC, and will...
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    Lap swimming in BA

    I know their are several threads on this, but none in quite some time, and certainly not post pandemic Any suggestions for a pool with lap swimming? At least 20 meter (vs a “hotel” pool where guests swim “laps”) Does the Y in Centro (?) have a pool? With appreciation in advance Mark
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    Never thought I'd miss IKEA, but...

    Although this is my fist digital-nomad adventure, and it won't be long (1 mes), I don't mind investing in my stay (not at all). I just notice that my apartment really does not have a 'work' surface (only a small square dining table). But there is plenty of room, and I don't mind buying an...
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    Type I receptacle (or type C)

    simple Q: from what i can tell, the standard receptacle in BA is type I (a triangle of 3 flat blades), not type C (2 round pins) -correct ?
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    Second computer monitor (take, buy, or suck-it-up?)

    my spouse and i will be taking up a brief (Feb 2022) expat residency in Buenos Aries. we will both be working from home (but not at "home".) both of us have jobs that are infinity easier with a second screen (both PC). +/- A 27" screen is sufficient, and it does NOT need to be 'gamer...
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