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    Asfcomex: International Move/estafador

    Wondering if anyone has had an international move (ex Argentina) handled by a company called ASFCOMEX ? Warning: this company is run by a con artist called Carlos Albamonte. An older guy, he seems very helpful and friendly. His scam is to take your money (US$ cash, naturally) and then wait til...
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    Looking For A Reliable Interior Painter In Caba

    Can anyone give me a recommendation on a reliable painter for interior of a house? We asked Argentine friends and colleagues but they all recounted ghastly experiences. It´s rather strange. Surely there must be a reliable painter somewhere in the capital? We don´t want a super duper job (we´re...
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    Looking For Someone To Mind House And Dog 14-26 November

    G'day - we are looking for a responsible person to mind the house and more particularly the dog, in the period 14-26 November. The house is near Parque Chacabuco, easy walk to subte line E or A. It is about 10 km from downtown. If you may be interested, please send me a pm. Cheers, Sarah
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    Need A Dog Sitter In Flores (Caba)

    Hi, We need a reliable person to look after the house and dog in the period 13-23 November. Please let me know if you can recommend anyone, Argentine or expat. House is near Parque Chacabuco, Flores (next to Caballito). If the person wants to stay a few days more, either before or after the...
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    Choral Society In Buenos Aires

    Hi, Does anyone have experience singing classical music in buenos aires? I am hoping to find something like CP13 in Paris, that is, a serious choir that admits enthusiastic amateurs even if they are not accomplished sight-readers and has a strong focus on teaching. It would be easier if there...
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    Boarding Kennel In Or Around Caba

    I am looking at options for boarding a dog (7kg) in or not too far from CABA. High standard of care is essential. Can anyone recommend a place? On the weekend I looked at a place in Las Tortuguitas. Good website but totally unsuitable, based on our visit. Please let me know if you can recommend...
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    Problems With Brou?

    Has anyone encountered problems when transfering USD from overseas to BROU? A transfer I made has gone AWOL and in between taking strong drink and tranquilisers, I wondered if anyone in the BA expats has experienced problems of this kind and, if so, whether they managed to resolve them?
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    Is There A Website For French Expats In Argentina/latam?

    I visit this website from time to time and I´m not expert at finding things, in real life or on websites, so apologies if this question has already been answered. I want to know if there is a website like BAEXPATS that is used by Francophones in Argentina or Latin America. Y a quelqu´un avec des...
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    Renting A Motorhome (Ba- Entrerios)

    A recommendation on where to hire a motorhome in BA? Or, if you have a motorhome in BA or in Entrerios, would you like to rent it to us for 1- 8 Feb? (my driver is 52 years old, perfect driving record, and Argentine licence for cars and light trucks). If you dont have a motorhome but you do have...
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    Pasas De Corinto_Currants

    Hi, does anyone know where you can buy currants (pasas de corinto) in Buenos Aires? Currants are crucial for Christmas Cake and I am not finding them in the local health food shops. Buying on the internet is possible but they are unlikely to arrive before Christmas :( . Many thanks for your help...
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    Hi to the expats of BA

    Hi guys Last weekend I returned to BA after some years working in Paris, to live with my guy, who is from Entrerrios. We have a tiny and basic appt at Flores/Caballito. I was born in the UK in 1960, but unfortunately missed seeing Jimi Hendrix live, and grew up in Australia. I speak spanish...
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