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I decided as part as part of my experience in Argentina that I would spend a year in a slum or chantey town. When I came here the first time, the poverty so shocked to me it was breath taking. What intrigued me more is that I could not understand it. Sure you can look them over as the poor...

I enjoyed this.. sick as it might seem http://buenosairesdiscovery.com/category/economy-buenos-aires/ The broken english and the reality of it all.. So painfully true. These poor folks have no idea what they are in for. Coming soon 2001 looks like paradice.

Had a service get my birth certificate for me out of NY what they sent me was... A Certified Transcript of Birth State of New York Department of Health. I have read many posts here about needing an orginal Birth Certificate for Residency documentation. My question is if this Certified...

Argentina Flag Day.. Major holiday or minor holiday? What is open what is closed?

I am just curious if I am the only one that experiences this.. I make a good living working online freelance.. But after having been here a while I find the poverty creeping into my mind. Because I am around it all the time and many of my closest friends a very poor. For example.. I find...

Planning some extended back packing in the wilderness and trying to locate some freeze dried food but can not seem to find a place to buy it even in my internet searches. Any ideas or links would be appriciated.

One thing about Argentina that I really enjoy is the price and quality of wine here. I have few in the 50 to 100 pesos range.. Salentien Cabernet Reserva - Simply Incredible for the money if you ask me. Guido Cabernet (I might have spelled that wrong) - Another incredible.. for price...

Well that was interesting.. back in my humble abode in Corrientes with my lovely, soon to be wife, from Corrientes. I love to visit BA and wish I could have spent a few more days. The food was great.. lots of things to see and do. Shop till you drop! Night life rocks! Cafes to die for!.. Oh...

I have to say that yesterday was an interesting day for me here in BA.. actually out off all the days I have spent in this city on various trips here yesterday was the most profound for me. Crossing the blvd one block from the Obelisk watching a group of 20 something's on drugs harass those...

Looking for some good Italian restaurants?

It's been a while since I have been here but I do see some changes. The poorville near the bus stations has grown and is getting worse. More freaks in centro! wow! The locals have become more nervous and it is obvious. Example... crossing the blvd near the obelisk. A group of obviously...

I have been watching the inflation for about 2 years now here is my take on it. After the Global Financial Crisis the pesos started trading at around 3.8 pesos per dollar.. this change came about very quickly. Previously pesos were trading around 2.9 to to the dollar. We basically saw about...

When I go to Uruguay I understand everything and talk fluently with them. After almost 3 years in Argentina I am still having a hard time understanding everything they say in spanish here. They talk to really fast.. mumble and mix words and drop things like the sound of an S all the time. For...

Hi All! Getting married in August here in Argentina I currently have all my docs coming from the US. I saw somewhere that I need 3 orginal birth certificates to apply for residency.. is that true? Also I have been in the country for over 2 years with my girlfriend I read some posts about...