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Argentina is Affordable! Buenos Aires, Argentina! My Gear as a minimalist backpacker expat

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 63

  • @danspencer4235
    @danspencer4235 6 місяців тому +17

    Argentina is of particular interest to me right now. I'm curious what costs are like outside of Buenos Aires. If Milei can stop their 80-year overspending spree, I think the country holds huge potential.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +4

      I agree
      The costs are amazing right now
      Full steak dinners with wine are $12

  • @joeoleary9010
    @joeoleary9010 6 місяців тому +10

    I just read in the NYT that Argentina was in a state of total chaos because of the new president's austerity measures, prices going through the roof, people leaving the country in droves, etc. None of that unrest is evident in this video.

    • @danspencer4235
      @danspencer4235 6 місяців тому +8

      I can't remember the last time I read anything that was true in the NYT.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +4

      True
      The YS dollar is worth a lot right now
      But no chaos
      Some protests
      I’m working on a video with some marches

    • @beaulong
      @beaulong 6 місяців тому

      Love that blue dollar there! ;)

    • @abcc917
      @abcc917 6 місяців тому +1

      Chaos? Nope. But prices in ARG$ are going through the roof (Not in US$, that's why is "cheap" for foreigners). There's lots of people struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis, not only low but middle income families too. Tourists don't typically visit slums (and generally those are guided tours for security reasons) or low income areas. Lots of people leaving the country (mostly middle class) and also lots choosing to stay.

    • @eugeniovazquez1483
      @eugeniovazquez1483 2 місяці тому

      ​@@abcc917there are ...people , plural

  • @geoffbendel9467
    @geoffbendel9467 6 місяців тому +3

    I was there for 10 months last year, it was even more affordable. No trip to Argentina is complete without going to Patagonia, pricy but its unbelievably beautiful and the people are Awesome.
    Try out Cordoba, as well -the Sierras are cool and very affordable. Must try craft beer! I'll be heading back myself in October - enjoy!

  • @podcastfan2544
    @podcastfan2544 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this hold your hands at each step especially the showing what you pack etc ..

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  2 місяці тому

      It helps the new travelers get ready
      :-)
      Have a great day !

  • @LuisJaimeBurmeister-do9rh
    @LuisJaimeBurmeister-do9rh 6 місяців тому +2

    Debes visitar Ushuaia, Bariloche o si te gusta el treking el Chalten.los tres en la Patagonia.No te arrepentirás.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 місяців тому

      I really want to see Patagonia someday

  • @georgecon1466
    @georgecon1466 6 місяців тому +2

    Great well made, well covered video. Prices definitely higher than Laos but not as high as Singapore which is even higher than my home state of New York. Much safer there than in New York now, crime and lawlessness is rampant.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 місяців тому

      Yes true
      Please get out of any US city
      This year especially

  • @trudydorn2830
    @trudydorn2830 6 місяців тому +3

    Hey Christopher,
    Barb and I enjoyed meeting you today in Costa Rica. It was such a wonderful tour. We are enjoying watching your travel clips. Happy trails! Wendy

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      Wendy, thank you and yes that was a great tour! I will recommend that! A great day to both of you

    • @trudydorn2830
      @trudydorn2830 6 місяців тому

      Gracias! We are off to Manual Antonio National Park this morning. 😁😁😁

  • @John-qn5tz
    @John-qn5tz 6 місяців тому +5

    Great vlog. Sounds like BA is wonderful. Two questions. Do you speak Spanish? If not, how difficult is it to communicate? Two, what about Argentinian inflation? Do you use Western Union for currency exchange, and how difficult is it to convert money? I have read that you should use cash and not credit cards. Finally, have you watched any video by Samual and Audrey? I think that's their youtube channel name. They are a young Canadian couple restoring a hotel in Argentina, and they have lots of Argentina vlogs. Keep making those great vlogs.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      Good question!
      I can ask for food and speak basic words , greetings
      Very little
      It’s been no problem
      Google translate has helped with the rare need

  • @2005CessnaPilot
    @2005CessnaPilot 6 місяців тому +3

    You might take the Buquebus high speed ferry from BA to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It's about 1.5 hrs away. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, a river cruise on the Tigre River. We enjoyed both. We were in Buenos Aires and Uruguay 15+ years ago. Montevideo was ok, too. We never got to the wire region of Mendoza. But, it's suppose to be lovely. Enjoy the empanadas!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому

      That bus trip sounds like a good idea !

  • @WeDidntExpectthis
    @WeDidntExpectthis 3 місяці тому +1

    The last shot on the screen, with the skyscrapers and the mountain backdrop and the river(?), do you remember the area that this was in, in Buenes Aires? It looked nice. Thanks!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  3 місяці тому +1

      That last shot is Waikiki
      That’s my home
      I live a stone throw from that spot
      I miss it and visit often :-)

  • @user-pf3lf1ib9k
    @user-pf3lf1ib9k 6 місяців тому +4

    Nice & thanks for sharing.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +2

      You are most welcome
      Have a good day

  • @migueltavernise5620
    @migueltavernise5620 6 місяців тому +2

    Dear friend , Argentina is unique and incomparable with the others capitals of the region

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 місяців тому +1

      True, quite beautiful to walk the city

  • @phlipperout
    @phlipperout 6 місяців тому +2

    I like your travel set up. Looks to be very functional. Maybe you could add some information on your camera and editing? Keep up the good work. Im interested to see the other parts of 🇦🇷 particularly out of the cities if you get there. Thanks again. 😊

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому

      Good idea I will work on this

  • @Rush-Fan2112
    @Rush-Fan2112 6 місяців тому +3

    Glad you are enjoying your time. Argentina seems to fit you better than Chile did. Have you ever tried the Audio Pet bluetooth speaker? They are very small, but put out great sound. Also, you can get a Mad Dog version. Keep up the good content!

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +2

      I agree about Argentina :-)
      Interesting on the speaker!

  • @DanielAdisi-ps6wq
    @DanielAdisi-ps6wq 6 місяців тому +3

    Great video. Greetings to Lionel Messi for me❤

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely!
      I see paintings all over

  • @alejandromartin1962
    @alejandromartin1962 6 місяців тому +1

    Hello, how are you, I tell you, the river that is on the coast is called the Rio de la Plata, and it is the widest river in the world, here in Buenos Aires, crossing the river, this Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) is 60 kilometers wide, but Its maximum width is between Punta Rasa (province of Buenos Aires) and Punta del Este (Uruguay) with 219 kilometers wide.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      It was wide yes! I thought it was the ocean, the taxi driver said no it’s the river !

  • @georgeschahoud7160
    @georgeschahoud7160 6 місяців тому +7

    Glade you're destination, I've a feeling that Argentina is a better choice than Chile, am I wrong?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +3

      Argentina is the right place to go this year
      The dollar goes so far

  • @ValentinAdamee
    @ValentinAdamee 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your packing !!! great videos .

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you :-)
      I’m always trying to get lighter

  • @vinozarazzi5633
    @vinozarazzi5633 6 місяців тому +2

    ❤Please show us your Tango moves

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      I would love to learn it !

    • @vinozarazzi5633
      @vinozarazzi5633 6 місяців тому +1

      @@RetireandGo Welk you are at the right location ;)

  • @elviomendez
    @elviomendez 6 місяців тому +1

    If it is still in Buenos Aires I can take it all over Buenos Aires it is very big

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  5 місяців тому

      So much to see
      And a wonderful city to walk in

  • @johnmongkhounsavath3678
    @johnmongkhounsavath3678 6 місяців тому +1

    👍👍👍

  • @johnm1859
    @johnm1859 6 місяців тому +1

    Why not attempt a Tango class while you are still in BA😊

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому

      True
      I would love to learn

  • @wolfgangkruger1725
    @wolfgangkruger1725 6 місяців тому +1

    As commented before, Argentina has on of the highest inflation rates in the world. It was caused by the governments of the past 22 years. The new government is on the right track, but it will take some time. You cannot undo 22 years of disastrous economics in a short time. The city looks great. Many of the residents in the areas that you show are upper middle class and higher. Go outside to the province of BA and you will see the disasters that the press talks about. The press generalizes and whomever writes the article does not know what they are talking about. If you want to accurately describe your surroundings, you should mention the name of the neighborhood. Belgrado, Recoleta, Palermo, La Boca, etc. Are some of the most popular. You need to identify the neighborhood to be accurate. I know the food is great, but you have limited yourself to meat. Did you know that the pizzas and Italian food are great in Argentina?

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому

      Right now is the time to go
      I’m serious
      Meals for $12
      Steak wine everything

  • @khaliskhouzami5480
    @khaliskhouzami5480 6 місяців тому +3

    Good city and nice lady's ha ha.....

  • @frankcentofanti9317
    @frankcentofanti9317 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Bro, when you travel how long on a average do you stay in a country before moving on,

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  2 місяці тому

      30 days or less
      That’s for variety
      There are longer stays available

    • @frankcentofanti9317
      @frankcentofanti9317 2 місяці тому +1

      why move so fast, would it not be cheaper stay longer

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  2 місяці тому

      @@frankcentofanti9317 true
      Unfortunately Latin America was pricey compared to Asia

  • @joeoleary9010
    @joeoleary9010 6 місяців тому

    Can you do a video on visa management? For example, is it feasible to spend a month in Thailand, then bus to Phenom Phen and stay there a month, and then go to Vietnam for a month, and then back to Bangkok, and so forth endlessly? Or is there a better way to get around the visa restrictions? On these videos I keep hearing about people who stayed in Thailand or Cambodia for years and wonder how they did it.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому +1

      Good idea
      I’m using only arrival visas
      Some are quite long !
      Thank you for all suggestions

    • @joeoleary9010
      @joeoleary9010 6 місяців тому

      @@RetireandGo To me, this visa thing is the biggest obstacle for expat life. I've been to Thailand many times but having to do visa runs every month was a major pain. It never occurred to me that I could take a bus for $30 to Cambodia and live there for a month instead of going right back to BKK after my visa was renewed.

  • @nunuvyurbiz123
    @nunuvyurbiz123 6 місяців тому

    Well that certainly justifies the minimalist label. That must weigh next to nothing.

    • @RetireandGo
      @RetireandGo  6 місяців тому

      True
      I will also shed several items after South America