Ski Trip to Bariloche!

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Ski Trip to Bariloche!

July 23rd, 2009 | Argentina - Adults Only, Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Gringo Favorite, Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Travel Tips, The Best of Argentina | No Comments »

Get out of BA and get up into the mountains Thursday August 13th to Monday August 17th with a ski trip to Bariloche.

Expat-Connection.com is planning another ski trip to Bariloche through their partner travel agent Supernova Argentina. The group will be making it a long weekend trip, and traveling up on a “suite” level bus with dinner. The trip includes roundtrip transport, 3 nights in a hostel with breakfast and dinner included, a trip to Circuito Chico and transfers in and out of Cerro Catedral.

With several days there you will have time to discover Patagonia and really enjoy Bariloche. The cost for the entire package trip is $285 a person and space is limited.

If you Read more

Meeting Up with Other Expats in Buenos Aires

July 13th, 2009 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - News, Argentina - Relocation, Argentina - Travel Tips, The Best of Argentina | 1 Comment »

Thinking of relocating to Argentina, but not sure where to start? You’ve got plenty of friends at your immediate disposal when you hook up with the Expat Connection.

From www.expat-connection.com:

Expat Connection is a group providing a range of social events that bring Expats and Argentines together in a relaxed environment. The group was formed by American Martin Frankel, a recent expat himself, with the dual purpose of catering for the vibrant and growing Expat community, and providing a bridge between foreigners and Argentines.

Forget the traditional tourist path: Expat Connection provides you with a host of activities both social and educational – such as happy hours, dinner parties, day trips and on the more serious side our very

Salon for Dining and Conversation – Casa Saltshaker

June 15th, 2009 | Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

When it comes to restaurants in Argentina, there is no end to the variety in both food and atmosphere. But one, for me, stands out from the rest as being unique, and that is Casa Saltshaker.

Casa Saltshaker is a closed-door restaurant where dinner menus are presented weekly, and served to an audience of no more than twelve in the apartment of Chef Dan Perlman and his partner and host Henry Tapia.

Dinner starts at 9:15, and guests are asked to arrive between 8:45 and 9:00. Part of the idea is to mix and meet new people, and so groups of 3 or 4 are usually the max. The plus side to that is there are 8 or 9 new Read more

Health and Wellness in Buenos Aires

December 29th, 2008 | Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Okay… now that I have shared with you my sweet tooth (see the previous entry on Sugar & Spice) it’s time you see my other side. The health and wellness aspect. After all, everything in moderation!

I am a firm believer in using alternative, holistic approaches to treating our bodies many ailments. That is why I was excited to come across Oleada, a project in the works thanks to Kara Bauer. Kara is a determined businesswoman who also happens to be certified in alternative medicine. She, along with two business partners are working to create what I believe will be the first “wellness center” in Argentina.

Complete Guide for Investing in Argentina Real Estate

December 18th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Relocation | No Comments »

Before jumping feet first into real estate investment in Argentina, get the inside scoop on what the market is really like. How? Check out this handy guide, “The Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment in Argentina.”

The first edition came out early 2007, so make sure the copy you pick up is the second edition, which was published in November 2008 and has been revised to reflect the latest legal and tax situations. Updated market status, prices, and more make version number two the most up-to-date guide to real estate investment in Argentina.

The book, written by well known author and exporter Simon Fawkes can be purchased from Amazon.com by visiting this link: AMAZON

Find your Home Away from Home in the Home Hotel in Buenos Aires

December 15th, 2008 | Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The Gringo has found a home away from home in Buenos Aires at the Home Hotel.

The first thing that impressed me right off the bat was the attitude of the staff. They were helpful, considerate, knowledgeable and friendly. It felt as if they genuinely wanted to help out. If you’re not sure what exactly you want to see or do in Buenos Aires, just ask. The staff is more than happy to suggest something to do or somewhere to eat.

The Home Hotel is located in Palmero, but not in the center of activity. It isn’t dangerous to walk around in, but it can get rough in a few parts, and it is kind of out of the way. Read more