chaz
English expat in Argentina
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About me
English
Lives in buenos aires
Speaks spanish english
Registration: 18 December 2009
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2 English girls looking to move to Buenos Aires to teach by LaurenCosgrove
Hey, guys, Myself and a friend are looking to move out to teach english (we Are both currently completing TEFL courses) . Does anyone have any experience with this or can offer any advice/info about what Its like for Brits living and working in ...
Hia I did some teaching there a few years ago, along with some other things. You could have a good time. But as far as teaching goes you will not make enough to cover your costs. If you work for an agent it will involve a lot of unpaid travelling. ... Read More
I am looking for a good real estate agent or someone that I can trust by Rodman123
Hi, I am looking for a good real estate agent or someone that I can trust to help me find a place to buy in Buenos Aires!! I am hoping that this person can speak english and has my interests to heart!! If anyone can recommend someone good that would ...
Hi Rod Think very carefully about buying a place. My advice is don't. It is difficult to get yr money into Argentina and a lot more difficult to get it out. You will get taxed a large amount when you sell if you do not have a DNI. Try not to ... Read More
Buying an apartment verses renting in Buenos Aires by Winners World Travel
Hi, I am Rita moving to Buenos Aires in a few months time. I am so excited about living there for a while to learn and see the whole country I fell in love with Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls back in October 2011. I prefer to buy a one bedroom ...
Hi Rita Please go and live in Baires for at least 6 months before buying there. Renting for that time would be an investment. It is timeconsuming, risky and expensive getting your money into Argentina. Getting it out is worse, and getting ... Read More
Cocktail Party this week by WynnWoods
Dear Buenos Aires Members, I am pleased to announce my January event, to be held on Wednesday, January 26th at Sugar. As usual there will be no cover charge and Sugar will be offering happy hour prices to include: 10 pesos happy hour pricing ...
I went with some friends to the event at Sugar. I thought I was on a time walk back to my school disco. Everybody looked about 18 and the music was so loud we could not talk. This is not just me getting older, I am sure it was full of USA/European ... Read More
Locals please give me your opinions on these apartment listings. by BootsRemsberg
Should I not assume that 2 dormitorios means 2 bedrooms? I cannot tell if these have 2 bedrooms. I need a 2 bedroom in the $700 USD range or less utilities included. I would like to live in a neighborhood similar to Palermo. I am not yet fluent in ...
Hia Ambientes is confusing, it means main rooms, so dos ambientes means a living room and bedroom, tres ambientes means living room and two bedrooms etc I would presume the bills are not included. If you can come over and then find a place it may be ... Read More
vivir en Argentina by JMMATHIEU
Ola Soy Frances. Desde anos, quierro vivir en Argentina. Ahora tengo 43 anos y me dice que es el tiempo de irme a Argentina. Pero no conozco nadie en este pais. Quizas alguien puede ayudarme en este Website ?( con contactos, informaciones, ...)? ...
A problem in Argentina is not just finding a job, but finding one with a decent wage. Inflation is also making this equation worse. I am up for you living your dreams. My input would be to look carefully at the financial side. If you can afford to ... Read More
Buenos Aries Alternative Neighborhoods? by Lzt77
Hello All, I am coming to Buenos Aries on January 12th and have been researching what I can online about relevant issues such as jobs, apartments, spanish lessons ect. But one subject which I would like some experienced feedback on is ...
hia Take your pick for less than safe areas in Baires. I would say that some areas are no go unless you are visiting with a local who lives there, anything that is called a villa could be included in that. I like the area Once in the day time. ... Read More
D.N.I.??? by Anthony111
Hi all!! I received my Residencia Precaria (Permanent) almost 3 months ago (September 9, 2010) They told me that now all I have to do is wait for my DNI to arrive in the mail. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Does anyone know how long I ...
In reply to Wynn Woods, I am with PatrickG on this. I went through all the correct channels, went down to immigration myself and gave all the information necessary. I got my DNI permanente legally and it took four years. How anyone gets it in less ... Read More
Various questions about moving to Buenos Aires by kedwamo
Hello all -- My partner and I are thinking about moving to Buenos Aires. We're both in our 30s, and are desperately ready to do something drastically different with our lives. We've researched some places in Central and South America, and Buenos ...
Hia Good luck with yr new ideas. I have been here off and on for 6 years and came in my 30s as I needed a shake up. Which I got. My girlfriend is Argentine ....Guadalupe Gomez so you could send her some questions as she really knows the ... Read More