christopher ming lee

Part 4 to A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Living in Buenos Aires
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You could argue you don’t get the full experience of BA on such a shoestring budget. What about the football matches, the tango shows, the nightlife? As I prepared for my trip, I knew these were activities I may [...]

Part 3 to A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Living in Buenos Aires
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Transportation
There’s no reason to use taxis when a little walking will easily take you to a nearby subte which take you all over the city for .90 pesos. If you have a fear of the subterranean, a bus ride [...]

Part 2 to A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Living in Buenos Aires
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Food
I really did believe Lonely Planet when it said you could get a steak for $4, which in retrospect seems ridiculous. The prices in Buenos Aires are good, but they’re not that good. For realistic budgeting, budget about 45 [...]

Part 1 to A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Living in Buenos Aires
During my stay in Buenos Aires, four out of the five people in the room used the Lonely Planet guide, and everyone agreed on one thing: while the information was useful, it was woefully out of date. Many of the restaurants closed or moved, [...]