The unsettling discovery that you have fewer pesos than you anticipated can happen often for students living on a tight budget in Buenos Aires. Monetary dilemmas, such as where to eat lunch or do laundry cheaply and how to save for a weekend trip or a night out with friends constantly haunt the student without […]
EcoBici: Buenos Aires’ Free Bike Lending Program
The city of Buenos Aires public bike program, EcoBici (formerly Mejor en Bici, or Better by Bike) provides an ecological, healthy and fast alternative to traditional public transportation. Bright Yellow Bikes Since late 2010 the yellow bike depots have sprouted up around Buenos Aires as part of the municipal initiative put into effect by then-mayor and […]
FAQ: Teaching English in Argentina
Teaching English is a great way to make some pesos while living in Argentina. Due to the flexibility of teacher hours, you can tailor your schedule to be part-time or full-time, depending on your needs. If you’re here to study or just to travel, teaching a few classes is a good way to offset some […]