Stories and News of Expat Life in Buenos Aires, Argentina
After watching the Forks Over Knives documentary this summer – and buying their cookbook – I quickly realized that I could not commit to a full vegan lifestyle change. However, I decided to drastically reduce the amount of meat in my diet, especially red meat. While we were in the US we had a ton of … Read more
UPDATE: Check out our 2013 Kids Halloween Party page! Halloween is growing in popularity in Buenos Aires, but it still has not caught on anywhere near to what it has in the States. While adult-themed costume parties are popular here, events for kids are sorely lacking. Kids in some of the suburbs and gated communities around … Read more
Here’s a tip for those expats missing some of the tastes of home. This all developed out of the slight addiction I have to sugar-free Red Bull. On my last trip to the States, I was seriously considering how I could bring a case of it back on the plane with me. Luckily, I stumbled … Read more
UPDATE: Looks like the 1-year deal is now dead. You should be able to get 6-months free with this link. SiriusXM is offering a free 1-year trial of Sirius XM Radio when you enter promo code CHEVY1YR. And the best part is that it does not seem to be geographically restricted, which means it works great … Read more
Aeromexico is having a weekend sale with some great fares to Buenos Aires (LAX to EZE for $431), but you have to act quickly as the sale ends today. Seems like most good fares leave on a Tuesday or Wednesday and come back on a Saturday or Sunday. Here’s some sample fares: Hope this helps … Read more
UPDATE: As of March 24, 2016, the reciprocity fee is no longer required for US passport holders. Currently, visitors to Argentina from the United States, Canada and Australia must pay an entrance fee (visitor visa) equal to the amount that those countries charge Argentine residents. The current fees are: $160 for the United States (valid … Read more
With all the currency restrictions imposed by the Argentine government, another one now comes into play – as of October 9, 2012, Argentine residents will not be permitted to use PayPal to transfer money between themselves. They will be restricted to using PayPal for international payments only. Here’s a copy of the revised terms: Amendment … Read more