expat life argentina

Navigating Currency in Argentina: A Guide for Students Abroad One of the trickiest aspects of traveling to a new country is understanding its currency. As a student studying abroad in Buenos Aires with foreign currency, you’re...

After having spent a year living and working in Buenos Aires, I have had the opportunity to fully experience Argentine culture. Having lived my whole life in the U.S, I can only speak to...

Summer in the Southern Hemisphere is notoriously intense for two reasons: heat and humidity. This combination, known locally as bochorno, will have you questioning the "good air" (buenos aires) of the city in no...

Welcome to Buenos Aires, a vibrant city with 48 unique neighborhoods, each offering a distinct flavor of culture, history, and adventure. Whether you’re an international student, a cultural traveler, or a professional seeking educational...

  Before you travel abroad, it is extremely important to have a general understanding of how the healthcare systems work in the countries that you will be passing through. Argentina has an excellent healthcare system. Due to...

Studying abroad is a challenging, but highly rewarding experience, and especially so in the constant hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires! Apart from making friends, going out, working at your internship, and taking Spanish...

Let us introduce you to a green oasis in the middle of the city. No, it's not the Bosques de Palermo, not Parque Las Heras or Plaza Francia. Welcome to Parque Centenario, the huge...

Almagro. Mente is embarking on a quest to introduce participants to Buenos Aires neighborhoods that aren't on the more common tourist circuits. And we think you should check out Almagro, a traditional barrio that filled...