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And how are things in the Argentine?

When I arrived in Buenos Aires I did not speak one word of Spanish. Buying a bread already took me to the limits of my linguistic capacities. Fortunately there were many travelers who had been in the same predicament and who could help me. Learning a new language of necessity is hard, but it’s also a great experience. Welcome to the Argentine!

by Bart Negrea | student Technische Bedrijfskunde

Apart from the necessary academic stuff this country has a lot to offer to those of us who have got bitten by the wandering bug. The mountains of Salta, the salt planes of Jujuy and the waterfalls of Iguazu are all legendary.

Welcome to the Argentine.

Still, it was a peculiar experience to have to exchange your euros against pesos on the black market as a foreigner. This was due to the fact that the government held on to false currency exchange rates to boost the export.

Welcome to the Argentine...

It only really became bizarre at the moment I was confronted with the actual poverty of the country. The frequent riots and protests regularly create a tense atmosphere in the center. The increasing criminality (which mostly involves swindle, theft and bribery) presents a sharp contrast between this country and that western country of ours.

Welcome to the Argentine?

The past six months have brought me fantastic, rare experiences and friendships I will never forget, but what a joy it is to be back.

Welcome home!

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