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    crazy apartement owner? can she do this????

    email from apartment owner: (my emotional response in red) _ please keep in mind this is a 40m2 STUDIO apartment. so except for the absurdness of their sudden request/order! Here is the detail of the expenses: Cleaning lady ARS 300 (what is a standard day rate?) Cleaning products ARS 200 (can...
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    what is the story with Eki?

    Being new to BsAs, I had been scouting out all the supermarkets. I've noticed right accross the city there are loads of EKIS supermarkets... always dead quiet, like a horror movie and almost empty shelves. Why does no one shop there? more expensive, bad quality, bad rep? just curious :)
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    getting too colonia... cheapest way?

    Hi there, been looking at different websites Buquebus and colonia express... the cheapest I can get round trip to Colonia is a solid $800 for 2 of us.... is there really no cheaper way? Another local service? oh well. not a visa run, was hoping to get to see colonia a bit...
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    looking for a church

    Hi everybody, This Christmas we just realised again that we are very keen to join a church in BsAs. We are looking for a church that is english speaking and not catholic. Anyone have any pointers? I know of the one in San Isidro, just a bit out of the way, but else thats the one it will be...
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    how do medical visits work here? in English?

    hi there, I'm not well and would love to go see a doctor, not sure where to start though. Can anyone explain how the health system here works? Someone mentioned there was a big difference between the private and public hospital system, but how does it work with the docters? A normal GP would...
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    Christmas (not) in BsAs

    Hola, My husband and I have been in BsAs for a month or 2 now, Christmas is around the corner, but no plans. Kind of strange in the new city and all. Anyone have a suggestion of what might be good to do on the day in Buenos Aires? Else anyone have suggestions of places we could escape too...
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    Bike for sale?

    Hi everybody, I'm looking to buy a bicycle, anyone have a second hand one to sell? or suggestion of good place to get one? thanks!
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    Advice on a good place for 5 day travel?

    Hi :) I desperately want to go to Bariloche and San Martin, but realisation of the ash problem has made me think twice. now we finally have 5 days to take a break from BA and unsure where to go! *not tooo far, *not expensive *out in nature, maybe some hiking, trekking and camping? looking...
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    Where to start learning spanish?

    Hi everybody, finally settled in and starting to pick up basics in spanish, just from everyday interaction, but the time is here for us to start some formal classes. we are beginners looking for private classes in palermo area preferably in the mornings 9-10am or at 7-8pm. looking to do 1...
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    desperately looking for an apartment!

    Hi everybody, we have been in Buenos Aires for 1 week and have been trying very hard to find a nice, neat apartment to rent. We are looking for a place that is close to Palermo Soho, where my husband works, so surrounding areas are fine, 1 bedroom, 2 if possible, with internet, clean modern...
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    getting started in BA : some advice please!

    HI everybody, we are a South African couple that arrived in Buenos Aires 4 days ago. Big adventure! We will be staying for atleast 18months, and trying to slowly find our feet. one or 2 questions: what is the best local cellphone network to use? And where oh where could I buy the actual...
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    Looking for new home/apartment close to Palermo,

    hi :) We have a arrived in BA, new city, still slightly overwhelming, specially the language barrier! but already loving it. Looking for an apartment within Palermo or with very easy acces via Bus/metro. - with balcony - nice area - 2 bedrooms We are currently staying in a TINY little...
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    moving to BA in the spring :)

    hi everybody, My husband has been transferred within the company to a position in BA, if all goes well we will be moving over in September. I have been reading up about the work situation in BA, and starting to realise that finding a job myself might be tougher than initially thought..mmm...
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