What kind of clothes do I need to pack? That’s one of the first questions that come to mind when we’re planning a trip. It’s also one of the questions people ask me the most. The answer really depends on where you’re going and when.
Since Argentina is so long and narrow the weather actually varies greatly from one end to the other. As a rule the north is hot, the south is cold and the middle is mild. If you’re thinking on terms of moving , most people will have an easier time adjusting to the weather in Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Mendoza and that whole middle belt. The weather is quite similar to what it is back Read more
As Argentina quickly becomes a giant in the wine world, Mendoza is at the heart of this amazing growth. Mendoza is wine country. Most of the area’s industry and tourism revolve around the production and showcasing of Argentina’s best wines.
Mendoza is also filled with amazing landscapes, from lakes to forests to vineyards, all with the towering Andes mountains as a backdrop. This area is also home to the best Malbec in the country. Tour options in this area are endless, which can be overwhelming. Tours vary greatly in price, length, tour guide expertise, and while some offer tours in English, their level of fluency may vary greatly. Another factor to consider is should you join a tour group, Read more
It happens easily in Argentina. One day you’re arriving, the great city of Buenos Aires is at your fingertips, all you’ve got on the brain is wine tasting in Menoza, hiking in Patagonia, visiting Salta (and maybe a little more wine tasting), skiing in Bariloche..meat… ah yes, la parilla argentina… And before you can even say, “I’ll have mine medium rare,” the three months on your visa are expiring and you have to make a plan.
You have three options here, one: stay as long as you want and leave via the Bolivian border at night, on foot and hoping not to get caught until you can buy an entry stamp for your passport on the black-market.
Arriving by ferry from Buenos Aires, you can easily explore this quaint little city in a day on foot, despite what the cunningly placed plethora of bicycles and electric golf carts for rent as you exit the ferry station might suggest.
If you are staying overnight, you have the full range of possibilities from hundreds of dollars to a bunk in a backpackers for about US$ 16. A double room in one of the many quaint little bed and breakfasts will cost you in the range of US$ 60.
The old town (barrio histórico), founded by the Portuguese in 1680, some is which is still part of an ancient fort is beautiful and although full of restaurants, it is Read more
Relocation to Argentina can be hard enough, but without a good attorney it can be practically impossible. As expats it is important to have a lawyer who has experience working with foreigners, someone who understands the English language and the Argentine legal system.
Javier Canosa comes highly recommended many expats for his ability to help his clients work there way through the red tape of living, working, and doing business in Argentina. His extensive experience with expats means that he better understands where we are coming from, what we need, and what we expect from our attorney.
Most people feel that a trustworthy lawyer is impossible to find, but Javier Canosa has proved himself such to the expat community in Read more
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.
Getting out cash at an ATM in Buenos Aires can be quite the endeavor, especially if you are trying to do it on a Saturday night, or just after the entire country has gotten paid (the 15th and 30th of each month).
ATMs can be found all over the city, and so you would think that getting out money would be no big deal. Here’s the thing, Monday is the refill day, so by Saturday the funds in the ATMs are usually limited. You may end up visiting quite a few ATMs that blink INSUFFICIENT FUNDS back at you before you find one that spits out your cash.
Going right after pay day is annoying just because of the extremely Read more
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.
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
I was browsing through a web-site and managed to click my way through a series of links that led me to a site that lists the current status of the A-H1N1 swine flu virus for practically every country in the world.
Imagine my surprise when I saw Argentina’s statistics: 2485 confirmed cases and 60 deaths, making the mortality rate a stifling 2.414%, or one death for every 41 infections.
I mean, those statistics in themselves aren’t terrible, however, when compared with the rest of the world, it is the highest mortality rate. I think part of this is probably due to the fact that many countries that thrive off of tourism have stopped reporting all confirmed cases in order to Read more
I received a request to post this information on a cleaning lady in Argentina. If you are looking for some help around the house you might want to check it out:
My cleaning lady is 24 and has worked as a cook as well. She is very good and honest. She works one day a week for me and really would like more work. she is willing to live in and help with children too. Speaks only spainish but is so very smart and thinks for herself. I am from the states and here only part time. Please let me know if you would like to contact her. jared at jaredll@yahoo.com
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