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Last year, while I was in Buenos Aires, a friend (a tango-dancing American expat who has lived in BA for over 5 years) recommended this website for checking daily Milongas and more: https://www.hoy-milonga.com/buenos-aires/en

Thank you, this is an excellent report to peruse. It also underscores that the most enriching travel experiences occur when you can delve deep into the essence of a place and engage one-on-one with the locals. The value of such interactions is immeasurable. To me, travel is about gaining...

PS: Nonetheless, a 12-hour general strike is a new experience for me. I'm uncertain about the fate of establishments with regular opening hours, starting, let's say, at 9 a.m. Will they open at noon?

@Stela , if my memory serves me correctly, general strikes resembled a Sunday. No banks, no government offices in operation, and the major supermarkets closed. However, I believe that small stores, those managed by their owners, remained open. Additionally, some cafes and restaurants may have...

Anticipating the actual impact or scope of a strike in advance is challenging. It could be canceled last-minute, and certain unions may choose not to participate. The strike is set for a duration of 12 hours, from midnight on the 23rd until noon on the 24th. Flights arriving or departing during...

They used to offer that service, but I appreciate the update!

However, Stamboulian has travel doctors available, and you need to schedule an appointment with them. With their medical order, you can then receive the yellow fever vaccine. That's how it worked for me a few years ago when I did the same for my trip to South Africa.

Hello, Any good place to buy quality Christmas decorations? We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in Buenos Aires with our three little ones, our goal is to make our home a festive haven where the Christmas spirit is fully alive, creating memories that we will treasure for a long...