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Bruce

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American looking for information about Argentina

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Lives in San Juan

Registration: 14 June 2008

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Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
15 years ago
Hugorio

looking for Thai teacher by Hugorio

Hola, I am going to Thailand next month. I am looking for someone in Buenos Aires who can teach me the basic Thai (speaking mostly). I need only the basic stuff to get by while I am there in Bangkok. Thank you, Hugo

Bruce

Hola Hugorio, Have you found someone to help you? If not, please let me know. I have some friends from Thailand living in San Juan. They moved here from Bs As, so there is a very good chanced that they know someone. I will see them tomorrow. ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
15 years ago
bnuetzel

Short Term Apartment in BBAA by bnuetzel

Hey! I have an internship in Buenos Aires from May to the end of July and am looking for apartments from the US. Anyone have advice on websites etc? My boyfriend and I need a bed we can both sleep in - but that is really our only requirement. ...

Bruce

Here's a link to give you some ideas and to get you started: http://www.justlanded.com/english/Argentina/Forums/Housing-Rentals/apartments-in-buenos-aires It would be a good idea to work with more than one realtor, as it's not unusual to receive ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
15 years ago
Molly

Learning Spanish by Molly

Where r the best centers to learn Spanish in BA?

Bruce

Molly, Try this link, it sounds very interesting: http://www.spanglishba.com/ There is a very good book called "Madrigal's Magic Key To Spanish", by Margarita Madrigal. It was recommended to me by a fellow musician who married a woman from BsAs. ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
15 years ago
cantdocell

Dentist recommendation? by cantdocell

I am wondering if anyone can recommend a good dentist in Barcelona, preferably in the Les Corts/Sants/Sarria area. There are so many dental clinics, it's hard to know where to turn, and I know both quality and prince can vary greatly! I'm looking ...

Bruce

Muchisimo gracias for your quick reply! My friend responded with this message: First, I will ask in the public social care (today, I will ask for a visit next Tuesday, in Barcelona, because Monday is a holiday. It can be free if they tell me to go ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
15 years ago
cantdocell

Dentist recommendation? by cantdocell

I am wondering if anyone can recommend a good dentist in Barcelona, preferably in the Les Corts/Sants/Sarria area. There are so many dental clinics, it's hard to know where to turn, and I know both quality and prince can vary greatly! I'm looking ...

Bruce

PS: Does not have to be an English-speaking dentist. I am very comfortable in Catalan and Spanish.Any luck finding a dentist? I have a friend who lives in Barcelona that needs to have his "muelas del juicio" removed. His problem is two-fold... he ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
16 years ago
hialan

Apt Rental by hialan

Planning on visting BA for a month end of Feb or begin of March. Looing for a furnished studio or 1 bdrm apt in Recoleta (recommended) that has internet access and utilities included. Anyone know how I can contact or website where I can find this ...

Bruce

Here is a link for apartments in the Barrio de la Recoleta: http://www.bairesapartments.com/apartments/buenos_aires_recoleta.php?barrio=Recoleta&gclid=CKfV9IePoZgCFQEpGgod_jeUnA I would also suggest looking into hostels to stay in. You generally ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico created a thread
16 years ago

Argentina Customs

How long is something normally held in Argentina Customs? When the USPS tells a customer 6 to 10 days, how accurate is that? I understand the concept of "working days" vs "calendar days", when it comes to postal services. At what point should an ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
16 years ago
Jeffrojwalker

Rioplatense language books by Jeffrojwalker

Does anyone have a good list of Rioplatense language books? (English to Spanish)

Bruce

"Madrigal's Magic Key To Spanish" by Margarita Madrigal. This is a pretty good book to get you started. It was recommended to me by a fellow musician who happened to marry a woman from Buenos Aires. Some of the "rules" that are mentioned in the ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico replied to a thread
16 years ago
Roger Mainfield

Chile/Argentina for the winter, Snowboarding! by Roger Mainfield

Hi, I'm planning on going to Argentina/Chile for 2-3 months this winter. From the middle/end of july onwards to be specific. I haven't been able to find much good information on the internet. Me and a friend are looking at "setting up" in 2 ...

Bruce

You should be able to find something along the lines of a hostel, or a resident hotel, for your living arrangements. They may have wireless for the internet, although it's not as common as it is in the US. Believe it, or not... you may be able to ... Read More

Bruce
BLmusico created a thread
16 years ago

San Juan... any Expats?

Hi/Hola! I have been living in San Juan (Argentina) for about 8 months, with a 3 month hiatus in Brasil during the Summer. I am wondering if there are any Expats living here? If so, I would like to hear from you! Ciao, Bruce Read More