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@craggles

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English looking for information about Argentina

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English

Lives in tandil

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 29 November 2010

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9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Argentina by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Argentina. What ...

craggles

Nothing about Argentina should be a massive shock to Europeans or people with European ancestors. The only shock is if you don't know Spanish. The food is great and varied, sports are established, there are sites and wonders to be seen and the ... Read More

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9 years ago
Priscilla

Argentine cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Argentina? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Argentina and why not your best ...

craggles

Empanadas Are a mine field, you like what you like right? Wrong! Some empanadas you will not like. If you don't like sugar, are diabetic or on a mad Atkins gluten free bullshit diet you will struggle. First question is do you prefer fried or ... Read More

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10 years ago
Davidvita

What is the most trusted dating site/sites in Argentina by Davidvita

Hola, I will be moving to Buenos Aires in March next year,and I'd like to start finding my future Girl prior to moving. Can anyone recommend any trusted Argentinian dating site/sites ? it doesn't matter if its a free one or paid . I hope to get ...

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10 years ago
fairchildwrites

Would love to hear more about Argentina before relocation by fairchildwrites

Hi. I am planning a move to Argentina to teach English. I have a good friend in Cordoba, and will head there. I am in the beginning stages of planning, but would love to hear from other English teachers about their experience. I also would like to ...

craggles

Would love to hear more about Argentina before relocation Hi. I am planning a move to Argentina to teach English. I have a good friend in Cordoba, and will head there. I am in the beginning stages of planning, but would love to hear from other ... Read More

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11 years ago
emdee

Find a small job in Buenos Aires by emdee

Hi, I'm coming to Buenos Aires with a Working Holiday Visa, and since my goal isn't to move there definitely but to learn to know the city, the country and the culture, all I need is a small job, as a waitress or something. Is it easy to find ? ...

craggles

You need to speak Spanish to get a waitress job, 95% of jobs in fact IMO. All you will be looking at getting is cleaning or teaching English. Sorry if this sounds harsh. Start Spanish lessons intentive for a few months before you come ....... ... Read More

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11 years ago
drbonafina

Iphone 5 in Buenos Aires by drbonafina

Hi, If I bring a locked Iphone from NY, will I have problems to unlock it in Argentina or should I just buy an unlocked one (with the significant price difference...) Thanks

craggles

We unlock everything cheaper than the USA but you are a fool not to bring new phones, laptops, cameras etc here that you need. You will not find what you need here and it is is a million miles away from going into a shop and picking up what you ... Read More

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11 years ago
katiequeti

Moving to Argentina and the dollar situation by katiequeti

Hello everyone! I'll soon be headed to Argentina to get certified to teach English (certification class will be in Buenos Aires, but I'd like to teach in Rosario I think). I know that dollars are extremely hard to get and that the government ...

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11 years ago
Mat.page

Post flood travel buenos aires by Mat.page

Hi all Iam an aussie who currently lives in chile, we have a holiday booked in buenos aires , arriving this saturday, Is any one able to assist with letting me know if ba is generally ok , we have 2 boys aged 3 and 5 and want to make sure ...

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Everything is OK at the moment, stay away from La Plata for now as they still have problems with sewage and clean water etc... Read More

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11 years ago
Edward007

Looking for londoner for elocution lessons by Edward007

Hey. I live in Belgrano. I am also interested in spanish english interchange.

craggles

I think that you should be looking for a qualified TEFL or CELTA teacher that has studied phonetics. Failing that, someone from England that understands the way that you would like to speak English. England has hundreds of accents that are ... Read More

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11 years ago
SeattleMOM

visas by SeattleMOM

I'm a US citizen and I'd like to be in Argentina for 6 months. Anyone know how easy it would be to get a visa? I would not be working over there.

craggles

I agree with the vast majority that you have to say. The dollar advice is spot on. If anything break your budget, bring the $9999 allowed and sell a chunk for a good profit to pay for your trip. IF you want to visit Uruguay which you are a fool not ... Read More

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11 years ago
kobe18brian

Apostille Australia police certificate in Buenos Aires by kobe18brian

Hello everyone, I am new to Argentina and this forum as well. Anyone here knows about apostille Australian document in Buenos Aires? Millions thanks in advance.

craggles

Yup, get your docs Apostilled in Aus legally with your embassy and then send the origonals fully registered post of course to BAires to get done also, then when you get them returned, get them resent to a registered School of Translators in BAires ... Read More

craggles replied to a thread
12 years ago
HERVER

Argentina expat guide online! by HERVER

Hello! The participative Argentina Expat guide is online! Find useful information about how to find a job, open a bank account or study in Argentina and share your experience by adding an article! Everybody can participate! To add an article, ...

craggles

None. There are no banks here that will give you an account with a passport alone.Fact. Read More

craggles replied to a thread
12 years ago
BarryH

Getting a camera to Mendoza by BarryH

Hello all, I'm not an ex-pat or planning to be one, but I hope you won't mind me tapping into your local knowledge to help me organise for a replacement camera for my daughter, who is currently in Argentina. The problem is that she is not living ...

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Hi Mendozanow, It's not a question of biting the bullet; just how best to solve a problem at the least possible cost. My daughter normally works as a project coordinator for an aid agancy in countries like The Congo, Somalia, Haiti, etc, so she is ... Read More

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12 years ago
BarryH

Getting a camera to Mendoza by BarryH

Hello all, I'm not an ex-pat or planning to be one, but I hope you won't mind me tapping into your local knowledge to help me organise for a replacement camera for my daughter, who is currently in Argentina. The problem is that she is not living ...

craggles

NEVER NEVER NEVER send a package to Argentina. If you cannot bring it with you in the plane, forget it. Even if you send it by courier, it will be blocked and detained by Customs in Buenos Aires, and she will have to go there to pay a huge import ... Read More

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12 years ago
page8383

Australia Day 2013 in Buenos Aires by page8383

Hi all! I know it is still 3 weeks away, however do any Australians in Buenos Aires have plans for the 26th Jan (26th is a Saturday this year)? Or is there a fixed plan / location that has worked for Aussies in the past. It'd be unreal to see the ...

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Marmite, Sausages and Lager you could have had blu Read More