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I know that sounds strange but a friend just sent me this photo and asked if I went to the "Glory Hole" in Palermo. I laughed. I guess this is a normal cafe. Has anyone been? How was it? I assume $6 coffees? 😜

Elon returns the favor and gives Milei a chainsaw. Elon seems like a powerful friend to have. https://batimes.com.ar/news/world/from-villa-urquiza-to-washington-the-tale-behind-mileis-chainsaw-gift-for-elon-musk.phtml

Saw this online. A good article on the peso situation in the Financial Times. While Argentines deftly navigate the new peso panorama, tourists have been caught unawares. Visitors to Buenos Aires find it has gone from one of the cheapest cities in Latin America to among the most expensive, with...

I read the other thread that mentioned telos. I didn't know about these. Seems like a great idea. I was in BA for a month and didn't come across any. A few times I picked up a girl at a club but was hesitant on bringing her back to my Airbnb. These could have came in handy. Have any of you...

I watched this interesting documentary on YT about Argentina. Worth a watch.

What is the general local consensus there on the government wanting to increase military spending? I can't imagine the appetite is high for that when there are so many other economic issues, recession and vetoing the pension increase. Can't imagine that will be an easy sell...

So I'm a few weeks in my trip and something I noticed is a lot of Argentines are very angry people. I see and hear people fighting in the streets. In the supermarket I hear people yelling at cashiers. In restaurants I hear people arguing too. Same thing in some cafes. I have traveled around...

Great forum. I just got in town last week. I am a bit puzzled as I heard so many great things about the food here before the trip. I don't mean to bag on the food here but am I the only one that things the food is nothing special here? Very bland with not much flavor. Some of the worst pizza...