aI have visited Argentina on a number of occasions. Before my first trip to the capital, Buenos Aires, I was advised to have vaccinations and most of the people I talked to warned me about safety in the city etc. I think that if you are aware of what is going on around you and are not showing off your belongings you will be fine. My advice is not to take valuables with you. That would be asking for trouble.

Cheap Flights to Argentina
I have travelled with TAM Airlines, Lan Airlines and Continental Airlines. To be honest the best experience was with TAM Airlines. Out of all three, it was TAM which provided an amenities kit with earplugs, eye mask, toothpaste and toothbrush. You can check the price of airline tickets with all three. If there is very little difference in the price, choose the flight which takes less time. Pick TAM Airlines for comfort, a good in-flight meal, entertainment and nice staff.

Driving in Argentina
I decided to hire a car during my stay in Buenos Aires so that I could venture out of the city and into the real Argentina. Remember that you will need an international driving licence or permit to drive in Argentina. I would advise you to take a GPS as it is easy to get lost when you are not sure of the streets. Be aware that streets in South America are sometimes badly signposted and in my experience the roads are full of potholes. Keep your windows closed and doors locked as crime is common when cars stop at traffic lights.

Money
The currency used in Argentina is the peso and most Westerners should find it relatively cheap to eat out, sightsee, get around and stay in Argentina.

Visas
Tourist cards are granted free of charge to most non-visa visitors (all travellers should check the official website of their embassy in Argentina to find out if they need a visa). They are valid for 90 days and can be renewed for an additional 90 days.

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Buenos Aires has been my home for the last 7 months, and I love it here. I currently live in a hostel, working nights, and write in my spare time to earn a living. I am constantly running near-broke, but I absolutely love it. I could not be happier about my decision to come down here. South America is a breathtaking place, full of cultures and peoples that are completely different from what I am used to in the United States. And that is what I think the most important aspect of travel is, the discovery and experience that comes with living in another culture and language.

My Spanish is starting to come together pretty well after my time here, and I hope to have it mostly mastered by the time I leave at the end of July. I have managed to snag myself an Argentine gal pal, and what they say is true, it is by far the best way to learn the local language. If you can manage to get yourself a local girl, I highly recommend it. I have learned a whole lot more about the city and its people with her than I would have trying on my own with lessons and what not.

I think my favorite aspect of Buenos Aires is its people. I spent time in Sevilla, Spain studying abroad, and the people there are very different than the porteños of Buenos Aires. Here, people are much more open and welcoming to foreigners like myself. I have had no problems whatsoever making friends on my own in a bar, which is how I got around for the first month or so while I was waiting for my roommate to arrive from back in the United States. If you can, come on down to Buenos Aires.

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