Mike

Visa doesn't matter. I teach privately and do some writing here as well with the 90 day tourist visa. There are lots of jobs out there, but the pay isn't much for new teachers and you will be traveling between jobs a lot. With time things will work ... Read More

Hey is there much turnover with the teachers there? I heard it is a good school to work at and I have 12 years experience. Not too eager to go back to Toronto yet. I know the year here starts in Feb. but you never know. Read More

Haven't lived in Florida, just ate the oranges. Been there a bunch of times though! I was in BsAs for 3 months before Christmas and returned Feb. 2nd and haven't moved out yet. How long I intend to stay depends on my websites. I will eventually go ... Read More

Thanks thesaltysea for your info. It's an interesting world when your eyes get opened! Or maybe when you just decide to look;) Read More

Got into a rut. You start doing the same things over and over then start to forget there's a whole other world out there. Moving presented me with challenges for sure, but I started to really appreciate the little victories like taking transit and ... Read More

I've just moved the once (from Toronto to Buenos Aires), but it was for a fresh start and also to start appreciating life again. Stuck in a rut and not rally a great one. Moving has helped me refocus and also remember the little things that are ... Read More

First of all I need to say that was my post not Amelia's. I was on her computer reading and forgot it was her logged in. Sorry. Didn't realize that Argentina genetically modifies so much. Doesn't seem like it because most of the stuff we get doesn't ... Read More

Someone mentioned Voltaire's Candide. Forgot about that, but enjoyed it very much. My favourite though is The Outsider (translated from the French) by Albert Camus. It is a cynical tale about the world and too much truth for many to read. I love ... Read More

Yes insurance companies are funny. Not always fair too. I had good experiences with ING which is now Intact when I was living there. I think the best bet, as was mentioned is to go through a broker or even try a couple as broker have a select number ... Read More

Sbg, I didn't mean to say that I felt American schools were negative in any way. My comment was that there previously was that sentiment amongst some people in Canada (which was wrong) until people came to their senses that education is different ... Read More

Definitely an art! Art is about expression and in the way a photographer captures a subject they are expressing their views on the world. We agree that painting is an art, yet anyone can paint. There is a value placed on each piece, however. The ... Read More

Hey, I have recently just found this site as well. I checked out the blogs and they are quite well done. My girlfriend has started a blog on Argentina. It is a photoblog though as she is a photographer - more photos than writing. It has been going ... Read More

First off, sbg times have changed and people have realized that learning needs to constantly change as well. When it comes to math, these antiquated notions of teaching kids how to multiply and divide are near useless as kids just memorize facts ... Read More

I am originally from Toronto. I would suggest to meet new people you try sports. When I was there playing soccer we were always taking in new players. My friends and I were always welcoming. We play then go out for a beer (or a few) and wings. If ... Read More