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Hello all, My tourist visa has expired and I'm heading to Bolivia for a month. I will most likely cross the border at La Quiaca - Villazon. Does anyone know if you can pay the $300 visa fine at any border crossing? I have only heard of people paying the fine at Ezeiza and on route to Colonia...

...getting clothes posted from Europe. I know that there is a ban and/or high tariffs on imports into the country but I would like to know if anyone has any advice on get getting used [winter] clothes posted from Europe? As they're my used clothing, is this still considered an import? I would...

Hello all, I am currently living in a shared apartment in Palermo and pay US$500 per month. I have lived there for 3 months and really like it. I have two options in terms of paying rent: I can pay in US Dollars or Pesos. I didnt bring a supply of Dollars so I have normally pay in Pesos...

Hello all, I just wanted to let you know about a Spanish teacher which I have been using for the past 6 weeks. I thought this would be a good platform to share this type information - from one expat to another! Her name is Eli and she lives in Recoleta. She has been teaching for 5 years and is...

..a free tv. If anyone has or knows of someone with a free old TV which they no longer use or need - please let me know. I do not mind collecting! Please let me know. Neil

Hello, I hope you are all well and combating this cold spell. I was wondering if anyone has any video conferencing facilities that I could use briefly? The reason I ask is because I have a job interview for a role in Madrid but their Buenos Aires office does not have video conference...

..shirts Hello Forum-goers, It is common knowledge that clothes here are over priced and are poor quality. However I am in need of some new shirts (I underpacked!). Does anyone know of a good place to buy shirts? My alternative is to ship them from abroad which will be uneconomical. Thanks a...

Hello all, does anyone know of any squash courts/clubs near to the Plaza Italia area in Palermo? I am keen to get involved. Also, does anyone fancy a game? Kind regards, Neil

Hello all, I arrived in BA from London 2 weeks ago - great place so far. One thing I would like some advice on if possible is regarding my laptop and the voltage in Argentina. So I have a UK plug adapter in order to recharge my laptop however the laptop adapter gets very hot and I am...

Hello all, I am looking for a room in a houseshare in BA - does anyone know of anything available? I am looking on Craiglist but thought I would give this a try too. I am: -26 yrs old - male - British - here learning Spanish - intending to stay for 6-12 months Looking for: - somewhere...

Hello all & happy Christmas to everyone, I am moving to BA from London to learn Spanish for a few months in January '12. Can anyone think of anything specific which is worthwhile bringing to BA, other than a lot of money [insert unhappy face] and suntan lotion [insert happy face]. Along with...

Hello all, I arriving in BA from London in a few weeks and would really appreciate some advice on health insurance. I am a 26 year old male with no major medical problems. I plan to work in the informal English teaching market (not easy I know!) and need to plan and budget for health cover...

Hello everyone, I am arriving in January from London and am looking to sign up to a Spanish school for 10-14 weeks in Buenos Aires. Does anyone have any good recommendations? I am a beginner so I have chosen schools over the one-to-one option as it would be cheaper at my level. The school...

Hello all, I’m arriving in January 2012 from London and have a few questions in regards to cash, banks and generally how you expats pay for things. I plan to stay for 12 months and I intend to learn Spanish and teach English [on a tourist visa]. I also appreciate the differences in wages and...

Hey all, I'm heading to BA in January for 12 month to learn Spanish. I am currently a Chartered Surveyor working in commercial property in London, although I am applying to real estate consultancy firms in BA at the moment, I'm pretty sure my lack of Spanish will be a major hurdle I did...

Hey all, I'm heading to BA from London in Jan '12 for 12 month to learn spanish and teach english. I appreciate there are pitfalls in the pay vs cost of living, however I was hoping to try to get together some advice on teaching jobs and qualifications; 1. Would it be benefitial to do the...

Hi Everyone, I am moving in January looking to take a career break for circa 12 months. There are a few things I would to try to get some help on regarding jobs, wages and visas before I leave and this seems like the right sort of information platform. 1. Employment This seems to be a...

Hello all, This is my first post on this forum. I am from London and am moving to Buenos Aires in Janurary 2012 for a one year career break. There are a few things I would to try to get some help on before I leave and this seems like the right sort of information platform. Language I am...