Tips and tricks: Buenos Aires

When you need to fly domestically, it's possible to pay for the plane tickets with cash! You book the tickets on jetski, which is Argentina's own airline, and then you pay in cash within the next 24 hours at something called 'pagofacil' located right by the hostel. This is much cheaper and very simple.

If you want to try Don Julio , which is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in the world, you need to make a reservation early! Several students didn't get the chance to eat there because it was fully booked for the semester. Otherwise, there are many good and more affordable steak restaurants. Some student favorites include a steakhouse called La Brigada.

We usually make dinner at the hostel, and it has worked out great! You can do a big grocery shop for about 200-300 NOK. Always pay with cash, as it's often more expensive with a card. When it comes to shopping, the regular chain stores are just as expensive as in Norway, but there are many good vintage stores if you look around.

It must be said that many of the restaurants in Buenos Aires are very good and charming, so it is definitely worth dining out as well. After all, it's not that expensive.

And; don't be too strict with money! Money always comes back (if it's okay to say), so if you feel like doing something or want to eat out, do it! You may never return to Buenos Aires or Argentina...

Make the most of study week! During the semester, there is a study week intended for travel. It lasts about 9 days which is quite long, so make sure to take full advantage of it! Plan early and do something you really want to.

It's actually possible to go to Peru and visit Machu Picchu. If you're on a tight budget, I recommend taking the time to travel around Argentina by bus. It's very affordable, and there's a lot to see in Argentina!

Don't forget that you're studying! The best tip for getting better at Spanish is to talk a lot. So getting some local friends is not a bad idea.

Watch movies in Spanish. Maybe buy a Spanish children's book as well. Set aside some work early in the semester, it's cool to learn a new language.

Franui - yum! This has become a clear favorite among many of the students! It must be tried.

During the semester, several students have experienced attempts to steal their mobile phones. It might be wise to bring an extra mobile as a back-up.

Last, but not least! 4 months is a long time, but it goes insanely fast. So take care and use the time well to actually see the whole city.

This is your chance to get to know it more deeply than just as a typical tourist. Enjoy actually living in a big city.

Yes, it's cool to travel away to other countries and to see more of Argentina as well, but it's Buenos Aires you live in. So you wouldn't want to come home without having seen everything that the amazing city has to offer, because there's a lot!

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