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  1. sarita

    Newcomer Tango/Milongas in BA

    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
  2. sarita

    Trip Reports Delta Unplugged Trip Report

    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...
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    Newcomer Inquiries regarding the general strike scheduled for January 24th

    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?
  4. sarita

    Newcomer Inquiries regarding the general strike scheduled for January 24th

    @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...
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    Newcomer Inquiries regarding the general strike scheduled for January 24th

    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...
  6. sarita

    Newcomer Vaccine for Yellow Fever in Buenos Aires

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

    Newcomer Vaccine for Yellow Fever in Buenos Aires

    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.
  8. sarita

    Newcomer Any place to buy Christmas decorations?

    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...
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