Category Archives: Preparation

Random tips for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 15, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

In my little series on practical information for foreigners wanting to live in Buenos Aires, it is now time for the “doesn’t really fit anywhere else but good to know”-section. Random bits of advice for happy living in this city! … Continue reading →

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Work for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 10, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

In my little series of practical info or helpful hints for foreigners, I thought I’d write a little bit about what to think about before coming here. (You can also read about housing and health insurance which I wrote about … Continue reading →

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Housing for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 16, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

I get questions about rentals in Buenos Aires all the time, especially medium-term, so I figured I’d make a little summary. I divide them in three broad categories: Short-term rentals geared towards foreign tourists Medium-term rentals, which are usually furnished, … Continue reading →

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Health insurance for foreigners in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 13, 2014 by noruegaenargentina

This will just be a short post because I get asked this from time to time: What to do about health insurance as a foreigner in Argentina? Argentina has a decent public health system compared to many Latin American countries, … Continue reading →

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One week to go!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

In one week, I will be landing in Buenos Aires and I will officially be noruega en Argentina! Right now, I am still noruega en Estados Unidos… To make my last week in the US more interesting, Hurricane Sandy has … Continue reading →

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Useful pages for planning

Posted on October 7, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

Matty, a New Zealander that used to live in BA, keeps this list of blogs in English from Argentina: Bloggers in Argentina. Couchsurfing: A great community of travelers and locals. The BA group is particularly active and there are always … Continue reading →

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Cañuelas

Posted on September 22, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

I am going to be outside the town of Cañuelas, which is about an hour outside of the capital. It has 25,000 inhabitants and is known as being the “birth place” of dulce de leche. Buses into the capital take … Continue reading →

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It’s official!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

I have told my work, so now it is official! Most people seem very happy for me and I am realizing that many of us have a dream of breaking out of the cubicle. Now I have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by noruegaenargentina

After close to eight years in a window less office, I have decided to pursue a passion of mine – horses and tourism. Argentina seemed like a good choice because of the strong horse culture there, and because it is … Continue reading →

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