Argentina
-
10 Things to Know Before Starting to Work in Argentina
To work in Argentina can in many ways be very different from what you might be used to in your home country. The external factors of the Argentine economy influence a lot in the experience of working in Argentina. When you see the value of your salary diminish every month because of inflation. And when you know that you only have two salary adjustments a year, it really puts another level of stress on your everyday life. In expat groups and online forums, people ask a lot about moving to Argentina and finding a job here. However, many seem to believe that the job market here is similar to European…
-
5 Perfect Day Trips from Buenos Aires
Add a day trip from Buenos Aires to your Argentine itinerary and experience a new side of Argentina. In this post, I want to share 5 ideal day trips from Buenos Aires with you. Each of them has something different to offer. So, there is something for every taste! Best of all, most of these destinations can easily be reached by train or bus from the city center of Buenos Aires! So, you can leave in the morning and be back again in the afternoon. Let’s dive into 5 perfect day trips from Buenos Aires! #1 Tigre Delta The Tigre Delta is an all-time favorite day trip destination from Buenos Aires…
-
How to Find a Job in Buenos Aires
Finding a job in Buenos Aires isn’t always the easiest task. Economic crises upon economic crises have made it hard even for Argentines to find a job in Buenos Aires. So, needless to say, it might also be a challenge for a foreigner to find a job in Buenos Aires! It is a challenge but not impossible! In this post, I want to share some of my tips with you on how to find a job in Buenos Aires. It’s based on my own experience and years of living in Buenos Aires. I will focus on finding a job in Buenos Aires since most expats move in Buenos Aires. Also,…
-
San Isidro: An Alternative Day Trip from Buenos Aires
San Isidro is very much off the beaten track for international travelers visiting Buenos Aires. Mostly, you will hear recommendations to go to the Tigre Delta. While San Isidro doesn’t quite beat Tigre with activities to do, it is a nice day trip. And it’s a great place to hit to experience life outside Buenos Aires. As with Tigre and La Plata, San Isidro can be accessed with a quick train ride from Buenos Aires. Actually, San Isidro is closer to Buenos Aires than the two others. So, it is just a perfect destination for a day trip! Let’s dive into what San Isidro has to offer for a day…
-
Tigre Delta: Day Trip from Buenos Aires
The Tigre Delta is a popular destination for day trips from Buenos Aires. It is the perfect spot to relax when you need a break from the hectic city life! The town of Tigre is located just by a huge delta area just North of Buenos Aires. The delta is frequently referred to as the Tigre Delta but actually, the name is the Paraná Delta. Tigre can also easily be reached by train from the city center of Buenos Aires, which makes it an even more perfect destination for a day trip from Buenos Aires. In Tigre, there are many different activities to do. You can enjoy boat rides on the…
-
30 Things You Need to Know About Living in Buenos Aires
Are you thinking about moving to Buenos Aires? The vibrant South American city that houses the presidential Pink House, famous barbeques, tango, and a never-ending story with inflation. At first, it can seem quite confusing to live in Buenos Aires, and living here has its ups (and downs). But don’t worry! I’m here to help you with the 30 things you need to know about living in Buenos Aires! After more than 6 years in Buenos Aires, I have learned a thing or two about life here. There is, of course, a lot more to say about living in Buenos Aires than what I have mentioned here. So, if you…
-
San Antonio de Areco: A Traditional Gaucho Town near Buenos Aires
San Antonio de Areco has been increasingly popular as a destination for experiencing authentic Argentine country life. The small town is one of the oldest towns in the Province of Buenos Aires. When strolling the streets, you sense the colonial atmosphere and get a feel of a place where time almost seems to stand still. But you can’t talk about San Antonio de Areco and life in the Argentine countryside without talking about gauchos! Gauchos are Argentine cowboys or horsemen who in the past used to live in the Argentine lowlands. The gauchos would rise their cattle and horses and sell them in the villages around the area or bring…
-
How to Exchange Your Money in Argentina
How to exchange your money in Argentina is one of the most confusing things for foreigners visiting or living in the country. The Argentine currency, the Argentine peso, is very unstable. Its value compared to the American dollar changes a lot – and mostly its value is going down! When the Argentine peso is depreciating (i.e. decreasing its price compared to other currencies), it means that you can buy the same amount of Argentine pesos for a smaller amount of your own currency. To complicate things, even more, currently, there is a dual exchange rate on the Argentine peso. There are two operating exchange rates; the official and the black…
-
How to Find Long-term Accommodation in Buenos Aires
Are you planning to move to Buenos Aires for a couple of months? Or maybe even longer? It might not be as hard to find long-term accommodation in Buenos Aires as in many other more popular big cities should as New York, London, Paris (you name it). But you still need to be aware of the ins and outs of renting in Buenos Aires because there are quite a few things to keep in mind. In Argentina, in general, there are two ways of longer-term rental: Keep on reading to learn more about the difference between those two and many more valuable insights into long-term rentals in Buenos Aires! Temporary…
-
La Plata: Day Trip from Buenos Aires
La Plata is a less known destination for international travelers but the city is ideal for a day trip from Buenos Aires. The city is located only a one-hour train ride from Buenos Aires. In many ways, it looks like Buenos Aires, but it has a more tranquil feel to it than Buenos Aires. No wonder La Plata is referred to as mini-Buenos Aires! The city is especially famous for its beautiful neo-Gothic cathedral. But there are also other activities and sites to visit in La Plata. Keep on reading to know more about la Plata! Let’s drive into what La Plata has to offer for a day trip away…
