So, if ATMs aren't reliable, where do you get cash? First the question - is cash necessary in Buenos Aires or Argentina/Patagonia? Not really, or at least not much, since credit/debit cards are accepted almost everywhere (even in very remote areas in Patagonia). However, you'll…

After getting from the airport, locating our hostel, showering, and refreshing, we set out to find a SIM card with internet. In my research, I learned that you need to activate the SIM card in Argentina. The online process is said to be a bit…

Congratulations, you survived your flight! So, what's next? Whatever your plans are, you'll need money, a bus card, and a SIM card with internet access.

I did my research before landing in Buenos Aires, but things change quickly, and I was a bit surprised by a few realities.

Here's what we planned for our first 24 hours in Argentina:

1. Survive the flight
2. Get to the hostel and take a shower after 24 hours of travel
3. Drop off our huge backpacks
4. Head out to the city to buy SIM cards
5. Exchange money
6. Battle jet lag

I've been happily using my Kindle for six years with three different dictionaries. Yesterday, I wanted to add a new dictionary. How hard can this be? Well, it took longer than I want to admit. Some screenshots I found online were no longer valid… And…