Top Questions - Expat Questions and Answers most recent 30 from http://expatqa.com 2010-09-10T01:35:05Z http://expatqa.com/feeds http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://expatqa.com/questions/60/roller-hockey-in-buenos-aires Roller Hockey in Buenos Aires Fred 2009-12-03T15:27:34Z 2010-09-09T23:22:31Z <p>Hi, I am from the US and love playing roller hockey. I have heard that there is a small roller hockey scene in Buenos Aires, can someone give me a few tips and pointers? I found Peru Beach by they seem to be for competitive teams only.</p> <p>Cheers, Fred</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/285/are-there-any-good-locations-for-wind-surfing-in-argentina-uruguay Are there any good locations for wind-surfing in Argentina/Uruguay? ExpatQA 2010-02-24T20:23:03Z 2010-09-09T19:22:30Z <p>Keen to practice wind-surfing in South America. Planning to move to Argentina for a few months, and will be visiting Uruguay at some point too. Any recommendations for good locations to windsurf? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/345/used-musical-instrument-shops-in-buenos-aires Used musical instrument shops in Buenos Aires? Mark 2010-03-10T17:21:42Z 2010-09-09T10:22:31Z <p>Heard there are great second-hand musical instrument stores - where are they?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/279/is-it-customary-to-tip-a-taxi-driver-in-argentina Is it customary to tip a taxi driver in Argentina? ExpatQA 2010-02-24T19:36:23Z 2010-09-09T08:22:29Z <p>Interested to find out if it is customary to tip a taxi driver in Buenos Aires/Argentina in general. If so, how much? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/282/a-good-vegetarian-restaurant-in-buenos-aires-capital-recommendations A good vegetarian restaurant in Buenos Aires capital - recommendations? ExpatQA 2010-02-24T20:06:34Z 2010-09-09T01:55:19Z <p>I know this is the land of the Parrillas... but still, does anybody know any good vegetarian restaurants anywhere in Buenos Aires Capital?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/404/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-d-n-i-after-permanent-residency HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A D.N.I. AFTER PERMANENT RESIDENCY??? Alen 2010-09-06T19:30:02Z 2010-09-06T19:30:02Z <p>Hi all!! Just wondering how long it takes to get a D.N.I after you apply for permanent residency?? Thanks in advance!!</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/310/vacation-in-cordoba-suggestions-for-places-to-visit Vacation in Cordoba - suggestions for places to visit? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T16:15:38Z 2010-09-06T07:22:27Z <p>Our friends are coming over for a short visit, and we would like to show them some places outside Buenos Aires. We are thinking Cordoba. Any suggestions for what parts of this province to visit? we are keen to just have a chilled out time, drink good wine and enjoy the landscape (some walking is also on the agenda...). Ideas?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/262/looking-for-a-job-in-buenos-aires-any-suggestions-for-a-good-website-agency Looking for a job in Buenos Aires - any suggestions for a good website/agency? ExpatQA 2010-02-24T13:33:10Z 2010-09-06T07:22:27Z <p>I am looking for a part time job in Buenos Aires, possibly something in administration, utilizing my English. Can anyone recommend a good website to check out or possibly an employment agency that deals with foreigners?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/202/what-are-the-best-online-sites-to-find-bargain-flights What are the best online sites to find bargain flights? Denise 2010-02-18T13:50:44Z 2010-09-05T01:22:28Z <p>Im travelling to Europe this year and am looking for a site that specialises in travel within Europe. Any recommendations?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/234/expat-magazine-in-buenos-aires Expat magazine in Buenos Aires? ExpatQA 2010-02-22T21:58:29Z 2010-09-01T07:22:26Z <p>Are there any special magazines or newspapers for expats in Buenos Aires?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/386/where-to-buy-a-desktop-pc Where to buy a desktop PC? martina 2010-05-03T19:19:37Z 2010-08-30T22:22:30Z <p>Somebody knows a good place in Buenos Aires Capital to buy a simple desktop PC? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/294/atm-withdrawals-in-dollars-is-that-possible-anywhere-in-buenos-aires ATM withdrawals in dollars - is that possible anywhere in Buenos Aires? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T14:20:04Z 2010-08-30T21:26:23Z <p>Are there any banks/ATM machines in Buenos aires, where one can withdraw money in US dollars?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/390/foam-roll-for-exercise-in-buenos-aires Foam Roll for exercise in Buenos Aires Charlie 2010-06-04T14:07:39Z 2010-08-30T01:28:39Z <p>Any idea where to get a foam roller in Buenos Aires - like you would use for Pilates? Here's an example: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/36-White-Foam-Roller/dp/B002DPX3GS" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/36-White-Foam-Roller/dp/B002DPX3GS</a></p> http://expatqa.com/questions/401/crossfit-in-buenos-aires Crossfit in Buenos Aires Tom 2010-08-05T03:00:57Z 2010-08-05T03:00:57Z <p>Hi,</p> <p>Does anyone know if crossfit have reached Argentina yet ? </p> <p>For more information on the topic check out <a href="http://crossfit.com" rel="nofollow">Crossfit</a></p> http://expatqa.com/questions/399/skiing-recommendations Skiing recommendations Tom 2010-07-18T19:11:51Z 2010-07-18T19:11:51Z <p>Hi, </p> <p>Anyone have any recommendations for a ski trip in Argentina ? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/398/used-indian-harps-in-buenos-aires used indian harps in buenos aires . yaacov goldfine 2010-07-08T06:23:34Z 2010-07-08T06:23:34Z <h2>Heading ## 1. List item</h2> http://expatqa.com/questions/397/office-space-for-rent-near-parque-las-heras-in-palermo-buenos-aires Office space for rent near Parque Las Heras, in Palermo, Buenos Aires martina 2010-07-01T15:08:32Z 2010-07-01T15:08:32Z <p>Do you need a nice place to work? We're a small group of hacker/entrepreneurs working on technology projects. We typically rent out space by the month for a desk. We have some space left and we are looking for someone who wants to rent it. We're typically interested in people who can add some value to our co-working space, so if you are a developer or designer let us know. The office is located in Palermo, close to Parque Las Heras and the Botanico. Contact <strong>martina@inakanetworks.com</strong></p> http://expatqa.com/questions/396/what-to-pay-for-visa-services What to pay for Visa Services? MWS 2010-06-29T22:17:32Z 2010-06-29T22:17:32Z <p>My Wife, Son and I are thinking of relocating to Buenos Aires in October 2010. We plan to stay for about 2 years. We are considering the Annuitant visa, or being an offical/legal representative for a US company in Argentina.</p> <p>I have received quotes of upwards of 4000 USD which seems very expensive. Can anyone recommend good service that is more reasonable? Is this what is to be expected? Should I try to bargain on the current offers and what is the typical method of bargaining? Thanks in advance.</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/143/womens-hair-dresser-in-buenos-aires women´s hair dresser in Buenos Aires martina 2010-01-07T15:16:30Z 2010-06-23T19:06:10Z <p>Hi, I´m looking for a good hair dresser in Buenos Aires, best would be zona Palermo, Recoleta, Barrio Norte. Some one has made a good experience somewhere?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/304/where-to-learn-how-to-play-polo-in-buenos-aires Where to learn how to play polo in Buenos Aires? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T15:28:32Z 2010-06-09T14:52:28Z <p>I currently live in Buenos Aires and I would love to learn how to play polo. I'm guessing there are quite a few schools out here. Does anybody have any experience / heard of a good school/club that I should check out?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/181/accommodations-outside-buenos-aries Accommodations outside Buenos Aries. TR Knudtson 2010-02-14T21:53:26Z 2010-05-26T08:22:30Z <p>Accommodations outside Buenos Aries.</p> <p>I am planning a trip to South America, but when I travel I despise staying in the conventional Tourist Haunts or normal Hotels. </p> <p>(( BARF! ))</p> <p>Do you know of any B&amp;Bs or Mom and Pop Inns, on or near Civic Transportation routes around Buenos Aries? Rail is preferred by Bus if fine too.</p> <p>All the best, Knute TR Knudtson </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/62/vietnamese-pho-in-buenos-aires Vietnamese Pho in Buenos Aires? Eric Knudtson 2009-12-03T15:32:33Z 2010-05-14T13:47:43Z <p>Hi, I would love to find a restauraunt that serves Pho soup and Vietnamese food in Buenos Aires... any recommendations?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/317/a-guided-city-tour-of-buenos-aires-recommendations A guided city tour of Buenos Aires - recommendations? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T17:38:18Z 2010-05-14T06:22:26Z <p>Some friends are coming over for a visit and they have asked us to look into a guided tour of the city of Buenos Aires. They like to get the full explanation of the history, architecture, culture etc. Does anybody know of any good agency that organizes such tours?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/387/outdoor-fitness-workouts Outdoor Fitness Workouts ? Matthew 2010-05-03T23:02:14Z 2010-05-03T23:02:14Z <p>I've seen some running groups, like night run in places like Puerto Madero / Palermo.</p> <p>Anyone have any more information of outdoor training activities to really enjoy these last days of sun.</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/321/hostel-in-bariloche-argentina-recommendations Hostel in Bariloche, Argentina - recommendations? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T18:07:50Z 2010-05-03T02:22:29Z <p>Been in Buenos Aires for too long... need a break. Thinking of going down to Bariloche for a week. Any recommendations for a good hostel out there? Something comfortable, clean, with good facilities... </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/311/wine-tour-in-argentina-mendoza-or-salta Wine tour in Argentina - Mendoza or Salta? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T16:21:14Z 2010-05-03T01:22:30Z <p>Finally some time off work, and we would like to go on a wine tour. We live in Buenos Aires, and are considering either a trip up north (Salta area) or Mendoza. Any experiences? recommendations?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/313/is-buenos-aires-a-safe-city-for-a-family Is Buenos Aires a safe city for a family? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T17:12:15Z 2010-05-01T04:22:30Z <p>We are considering a move to Argentina for a couple of years. We have two kids (4 and 9 year old), and we want to get an idea as to how safe Buenos Aires is for raising a family. Anyone with kids who has some input? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/384/where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-buy-tennis-balls-in-ba Where is the cheapest place to buy tennis balls in BA? Charlie 2010-04-20T02:45:47Z 2010-04-20T13:54:48Z <p>Where is the cheapest place to buy tennis balls in BA? </p> <ul> <li>In Palermo Botanico (tennis store on Cabello), it's 500 pesos for 24 cans - Wilson. </li> <li>At Puente Tennis in Palermo Hollywood, it's 26 pesos for 1 can. </li> <li>So it's 30% cheaper buying in bulk vs buying ad-hoc... </li> </ul> <p>anyone know other places that sell for cheaper?</p> http://expatqa.com/questions/256/where-to-listen-to-live-local-music-bar-restaurant-in-buenos-aires Where to listen to live local music (bar/restaurant) in Buenos Aires? ExpatQA 2010-02-23T18:18:36Z 2010-04-19T01:22:29Z <p>I'm keen to explore the local music scene, anything but tango... I prefer small venues (bars/restaurants), where they play live original local music. Any suggestions? </p> http://expatqa.com/questions/306/moving-from-the-uk-to-argentina-any-relocation-tips Moving from the UK to Argentina - Any relocation tips? ExpatQA 2010-02-25T15:45:38Z 2010-04-18T19:22:29Z <p>Our family is planning a relocation to Argentina in 2011. Any kind of info from experienced expats living in Argentina would be appreciated! renting property, job searching, transport, school system, general cost of living... any do s and don't s</p>