General Travel Plan Announcements

[QUOTE=Sportsman]I had to book my May 2006 UA BC award ticket for 80K miles back in July of this year. And it was not exactly the best connection neither, I have a 6 hour layover in ORD outbound.

UA has a are / T coach ticket from PHL to EZE for around $710 (all taxes and fee included) for March 2006. I'll probably squeeze that one in before my May trip.[/QUOTE]Did you select the flights or did you let the UA agent do this for you? Do you have status on UA? I'm out of LAX which has a direct flight (via ORD) to EZE. I plan on trying to redeem a BC award on UA somewhere (EZE probably) and I want to hear all about your experiences. AA is my primary airline and awards are easy to get. I have Executive Platinum status on AA and that helps alot.

When I book award flights I always do it online.

[QUOTE=TheKnife] I'm out of LAX which has a direct flight (via ORD) to EZE. [/QUOTE]Do you consider, LAX-ORD-EZE a direct flight? Perhaps it might have one flight number, such as flight number 855, but it's a horrendous routing. I'd also be careful if you fly this as a revenue ticket and want to get miles. Many times, they only give you the direct (as the crow flies) mileage, and not the individual legs.

FYI for west coast guys Aerolineas Argentinas is supposed to start (resume? A nonstop from EZE to LAX soon. I saw it in the AA magazine on my last flight. I think it used to exist but was cancelled after the financial crisis along with many other Argentine routes.

[QUOTE=Filograno]I'm from Italy (40yo) and I will be in BsAs from 12 January till 10 February. Second time in BA. Can I meet anybody who is interersted in getting around together? Please, let me know.[/QUOTE]I'll be in Baires from January 14 till 22 let me know to meet you.

Blue390

In BA again first weekend of Feb. Don't have hotel yet but will post exact plans later. Any younger guys interested in hitting bars & nightclubs one night?

In any case, wouldn't mind some company to catch dinner and hit the chicas scene.

Guys.

Heading out Friday night last minute. Flight back is Wednesday but may try to extend in anticipation of my good friend VegasFirstTime. Will attempt to create a less contentious report but plan to frequent Blacks multiple times. I'm asking in advance, do not flame if I spend more than 150 pesos.

Thanks guys.

Marak5:

Better double that if you plan onpulling out a chica from black! Don't blow yur wad there -- hit the triangle too.

IMHO, black is best bar for most "hot" chicas, but there are some avg. At best chicas there as well. Go late - 4:00AM - to get the best chance to pull one for 200-250P, it worked for me 2X.

Good luck and happy hunting.

OI

[QUOTE=Marak5]Heading out Friday night last minute. Flight back is Wednesday but may try to extend in anticipation of my good friend VegasFirstTime. Will attempt to create a less contentious report but plan to frequent Blacks multiple times. I'm asking in advance, do not flame if I spend more than 150 pesos.

[/QUOTE]Oh, I think there's a chance you could get out the door and only spend 150p. On drinks, anyway.

And if we do give you any grief, are you going to try and get us banned on the ISG (Like calling Norway to complain about Sweden)? Pathetic.

[QUOTE=Jaimito Cartero]Oh, I think there's a chance you could get out the door and only spend 150p. On drinks, anyway.

My friend and I will be in Buenos Aires from May 2nd to May 7th. We have an apartment in the Recoleta area. We will be there for women and adventure. We are both 59 so it might be more adventure than women. If anyone is in BA at that time and is interested in some drinks at our apartment let me know.

Hi,

First post here after much, much lurking. This is my second monger trip, the first being BKK and Phuket. Of course my first takeout there was a ladyboy (arrrgh! So I have a can't claim to be brilliant at this stuff.

Anyway, I am trying the Tango thing (seems like a good excuse for the folks at home.

I hope I see some of youse'all in BA!

Hi all,

Third trip to BA - Feb. 26 - Mar. 4.

Anyone want to hoist a couple brews?

First one's on me.

Fenris

[QUOTE=Timba8]Hi,

First post here after much, much lurking. This is my second monger trip, the first being BKK and Phuket. Of course my first takeout there was a ladyboy (arrrgh! So I have a can't claim to be brilliant at this stuff.

Anyway, I am trying the Tango thing (seems like a good excuse for the folks at homJajajjajaj.

Will be returning home March 8th until they call me back to work. Anyone interested in a few cold ones drop me a line.

I will be back in BA on March 16 for a month - I speak reasonable Spanish and I would welcome golfing and / or mongering partners.

Just got my medical release from the service.

I will be in BA from 29 MARCH TO 9 June 9 2006 PM ME IF YOU WANT TO HANG OUT.

I have written a enough posts for you guys to figure out the type of guy I am.

Thanks,

Waterboy

Waterboy, Rock10, GreyWolf,

Tried to PM you about getting together in BA but could not send message. I will be in BA from April 7 to April 19. I speak Spanish and have an apartment in BA. Would be interested in meeting you to share experiences and go mongering. Please let me know if you would be interested in meeting.

G'day! Red eye express to Sydney and then Auckland to Buenos Aires.

I'm looking for a new play ground having done most everywhere on the planet. Must say mongering is fun but it's what I do after golf.

Anyone interested? I plan to stay for a few months and will rent an apartment in Recoleta some where as I have found many to choose from, thanks for a few suggestions from this tribe. I also contacted a realestate agency (Reynolds) that were reccommended by Internationalliving and they have several as well. I arrive tomorrow (6 April) at 1 pm and will sort out the apartment situation then will be hoping to get some feedback regarding golf. So if there are any expats roaming around the courses please advise as I'd love to join in if possible.

Hello fellow mongers,

I will be in BS AS from May 24th to June 3rd. It is still early but thought I would put it out there to see if anyone wanted to get together to do some mongering. My spanish is excellent being that my parents were born there. I can help translate as well as avoid gringo pricing. ANyway let me know if you are interested.

Hi folks.

I will be in Bs. As. From May 6 - 20, with one or 2 short interruptions for business in the provinces. Anybody likes to hook up, please pm.

Regards,

El Alemán

I'm coming back in June for 10 days. I hope to meet and greet many of you.

Starfe

Will be in town looking to meet up other guys during that time. Should be fun as it sounds like there will be a good mix of dudes in BA at that time. Have already talked with Lowlight, Marak, Moore, MCSE, Baires Pirate AKA Captain Jack Sparrow, and Barney Lobo (Have you made your plans yet Barney? Maybe Jackson can have an AMA meeting during that time?

Let's talk it up now, and get some tentative fields trips lined up for the last week of May. I think I'll start an itinerary thread for that so others can suggest some things to do during that time period.

I'd like to hit some happening normal dance clubs, and give it the old college try picking up on some locals. I would ask Dirk for some suggestions in this area.

OZ Traveler, I will ask you this question in the golf thread, but what's the golf situation been like around BA? I'd like to hit it around when I'm in town.

Late,

Judd

Hello All,

I will be in BA on business that week and wondering if anyone there during that week would be interested in sampling some of the nightlife. (I find its better to have a running mate during nightly excursions) I won't be available during the day as this is a business trip and must actually do some work.

I speak relative good spanish for a gringo and am fluent in Italian (I hear there are many italians there)

Also, I would like to extend an invation for dinner and / or drinks to Jackson if you are available, god knows the amount of money an time I saved mongering around the world thanks to his website.

[blue]Hi Frgethenam,

Invitation accepted. Please call or PM me when you get here.

Thanks,

Jackson[/blue]

Hello all,

I guess its about time to start getting out of my shell rather than passively shadowing everyones post here.

About me, I'm making my first trip to BA And in South America in general. When I get approved of my 1 month corporate leave - I'm tentatively making travel plans already subject to boss approval.

I was thinking that I could do Lima to Cuzco and fly from Lima to Buenos Aires, take a ferry from BA to Montevideo back to BA to meet up some friends from Rio & Sao Paolo, Brazil and back here in Canada.

Any experienced travellers outhere? I'll be flying a lot due to time restrictions but I'm also considering reasonable costs involved for flying to different cities.

Please PM me or reply back with your travel experience.

I have high expectations with BA ladies. Since I was spoiled in Prague, Cz back in my exchange undergrad times- good times to be single these days

I appreciate to any of your input. Also, is anyone going to BA this August 2006? I was thinking of renting an apt in recoleta section-do a touristy stuff in the morning and explore the "nightlife" during nighttime.

Gracias all

At last after cancelled visits and cancelled flights I am arriving tomorrow. A few interuptions for business, but looking forward to good beef, good wine and fine chicas.

Ana said that she could meet me at the airport if I did not mind sharing a ride with someone who was going to the Mansion, sounds like we may be on the same flight from DC.

Thanks to everyone who PM'd these past few weeks. Looks like there wil be between 15-20 dudes visiting for the week of Memorial Day.

If anyone would like to meet for dinner Thursday Night, PM or meet me in front of the Hotel Etoile at 9:30pm. The Hotel Etoile is located in the Recoleta Village about a half a block from the boliche Affaire. Affaire is located on Guido which dead ends into the cemetary / park. The Hotel Etoile is located in the Village between Guido and Quintana.

Look forward to meeting everyone,

Judd

Hi Guys,

I'm switching apartments today. I can be reached at the following numbers.

Apartment 4805-3774. I also have a cell 15-6191-8431. See you guys tonight at the AMA meeting.

Judd

Anyone who would like to meet for dinner around 10ish, call or pm me. I'd like to go to the same place where I met Sly One last night. I can't remember the name but it's located on Carlos Peligrinni and Posadas. Actually, looking at the map it might be closer to Cerritos. Anyways, there's about 10 restaurants in this area where the high brow pinky tippers frequent. I can't remember the name of this restaurant, but it was located under the bridge. Sly One was telling me this place is famous for it's Paella. I had the Sea Bass, and it was sooo damn good. There's another restaurant located on the other side of the street that's excellent as well.

Thanks,

Judd

It's called Plaza de Mayo, I think. That was a damned fine dinner.

Yep, your right. That's why I f-d up with the directions to the place. I thought the restaurant was located on Carlos Peligrini and Plaza de Mayo. Idiota!

Thanks Slugo,

Judd

Hello everyone,

I just arrived. If anyone wants to meet up and hit clubs, PM me.

Pop till you drop,

Hojo

Lads,

I will be in town from July 3 - 12 to make final preparations for my move down later. I'll be staying in Recoleta.

For starters, I'm going to try a monger sampler plate: 1 visit to a club (probably Black's) 1 visit with a web site chica (probably Maryella on Gemidos) 1 visit with an independent chica (Ms. Sol? 1 visit to a cafe, 1 visit to a private apartment (Santa Fe 1707? And perhaps 1 visit to a massage parlor. I may be able to pull it all off, or maybe not. But anyone interested in helping me navigate this endeavor may find themselves treated to dinner somewhere nice.

Also, I will be spending a lot of time dealing with the shippers and customs people, hopefully getting the real skinny on customs requirements for household goods shipments coming in on a retiree visa. If you have a dog in that fight and want to pick my brain towards the end, let me know.

SL

Sssh, don't tell any of my chicas from my last visit, I am back in BA. I am looking to accquiant myself with some new ones. I arrived today and will stay 2 or 3 weeks maybe longer. Drop me a line fellow mongers.

Chau,

El G

I am arriving in BA on Wednesday July 12 for three weeks, my third visit.

I would like to meet again some of the guys who made last year's trip so much fun (Hobby Fan, Exon, Dickhead, Capt Dave etc) so PM me if any of you can spare a liitle time for a drink or a meal or a sortie into the fleshpots. I particularly appreciated the translation services of various mongers last year. Is there any chance of an mongers' meeting? I would particularly like to meet Jackson to express my thanks in person for this wonderful site.

I have rented an apartment in Florida Street, and I expect that I shall use Roxanna's services as I did last year, and I also hope that places like Jazz Pub prove as profitable as last year also.

Best wishes to all, Wally Foot.

I will be in BS AS from August 4th to August 12th. Short stay but well worth it. If anybody else is going to be in town drop me a line. I know the area very well and my spanish skills are pretty good so I can help anyone with some translations. Hope to hear from some of you mongers.

Someone local please buy Lowlight a 30 peso beer at Madahos. I owe him one. Then I would owe you one, and I'll be back around the end of the year.

I'll be in town for the first time in over a year. My usual compadres may not be available for mongering, so I'm looking to hang out on 15th July. Send me a PM and we can arrange a meeting location. I'll likely start at Orleans at about 8:00pm.

Clean out your saved private messages so we can pm you, thanks.

SantaFe drop me a PM, I clean out my PM box.

Sorry,

El G

I just got to BA and will be here through the weekend - I'm staying at Jackson's pad so if anyone wants to hang out drop me a PM or ring the banana phone.

There's many a hole to fill in this fine city gentlemen.