PROJECTS IN BUENOS AIRES

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1 PROJECTS IN BUENOS AIRES ACCOMMODATION: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Change History Issue Date of Issue Initials No. of Pages Changed and Pages Reasons for Change 4 14/11/2017 KH 5 Added Milhouse Hostel 3 07/08/2017 KH 4 Changes to breakfast, removal of radio work experience 2 14/04/2016 KH 4 Changes to breakfast, cleaning and facilities 1 19/01/2016 AK 4 First Issue

2 Accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Additional Information Page 2 of 5 Table of Contents ACCOMMODATION FOR PROJECTS LOCATED IN BUENOS AIRES... 2 Hostel BA Stop Hostel... 2 Hostel Milhouse Hostel... 3 Host Family Accommodation:... 5 Please read through this information very carefully. If you have any questions or requirements relating to your accommodation please contact us immediately before your departure. Please don t forget to read Life in a Backpackers available on the Travellers Extranet. ACCOMMODATION FOR PROJECTS LOCATED IN BUENOS AIRES Hostel BA Stop Hostel BA Stop Hostel is a privately run, independent hostel for backpackers and comprises basic but clean facilities. The hostel is located in downtown Buenos Aires, just a few minute walk from historic Plaza de Mayo and close to the Colon Theatre. The hostel offers nicely decorated common areas with artistic wall designs, communal kitchen and air-conditioned/heated rooms with Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk assistance. Teaching projects Coaching Cricket Law Work Experience Medical Work Experience Veterinary Work Experience Spanish Language Course Salsa Course Tango Course Photography Course Location and address: Av Rivadavia 1194, 1033 Ciudad De Buenos Aires, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Arrival check-in details: Please note that the check-in time for BA Stop is after 13:00. Therefore it is advisable that you find a flight that arrives after this time (or near to it), so that you are able to check straight in and relax after your long journey. Departure check-out details: Check out is by 11:00am. Details of owners: BA Stop Hostel is privately run. Other residents: BA Stop Hostel, also accommodates non-travellers volunteers and you will find that many of the people who stay there are from different backgrounds, age groups, nationalities and careers. During the evening the lodge is often busy with social activities, some people cook, others watch movies and some choose to

3 relax outside listening to music while socialising with the other guests. Accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Additional Information Page 3 of 5 Bedrooms: You will usually share a room with up to five other guests and if there are other volunteers there at the same time as you, we will try to arrange for you to be in the same room. The accommodation has female only dorm rooms and also mixed sex dorms and you will have a bunk bed.. Sheets and linen are provided and your room will be cleaned daily and your sheets changed once a week but please take your own towel. Bathrooms: The bathrooms are shared but will be close to your room and they have hot water showers. Kitchen: There is also a fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast room and bar. The kitchen area is well equipped which you will share with the other guests, so that you can make your own "home cooked" meal whenever you like. The kitchen commonly includes things like: cookers, kettles, pantries, fridges, plates, cutlery, utensils and an area to eat your meals. Recreation and other facilities: BA Stop Hostel can provide its own fun activities. These usually include: ping pong table, computer with internet access and Wi-Fi, TV, DVD player amongst other things. There is a launderette nearby or the hostel can arrange to take it to the laundry for you and if you give it to reception. All bedrooms have a locker but please bring your own padlock and there is also a luggage room should you require it. Hostel Milhouse Hostel Milhouse Hostel is a privately run, independent hostel for backpackers and comprises basic but clean facilities. The hostel is located in downtown Buenos Aires, just a few minute walk from historic Plaza de Mayo and close to the Colon Theatre. It is located just a 2 minute walk from BA Stop Hostel on Rivadaria. The hostel endeavours to create a true home away from home atmosphere and has an area with a pool table and indoor games and also reading and recreation areas. There s a communal kitchen and air-conditioned/heated rooms with Wi-Fi throughout and a 24-hour front desk assistance. Teaching projects Coaching Cricket Law Work Experience Medical Work Experience Veterinary Work Experience Spanish Language Course Salsa Course Tango Course Photography Course Location and address: Avenida de Mayo 1245, C1085ABC Buenos Aires, Argentina Arrival check-in details: Please note that the check-in time for Milhouse is after 14:00. Therefore it is advisable that you find a flight that arrives after this time (or near to it), so that you are able to check straight in and relax after your long journey.

4 Accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Additional Information Page 4 of 5 Departure check-out details: Check out is by 11:00am. Details of owners: Milhouse Hostel is privately run. Other residents: Milhouse also accommodates non-travellers volunteers and you ll find that many of the people who stay there are from different backgrounds, age groups, nationalities and careers. During the evening the hostel is often busy with social activities, some people cook, others watch movies and some choose to relax outside listening to music while socialising with the other guests. Bedrooms: You will usually share a room with up to seven other guests and if there are other volunteers there at the same time as you, we will try to arrange for you to be in the same room. The accommodation has female only dorm rooms and also mixed sex dorms and you will have a bunk bed. Sheets and linen are provided and your room will be cleaned daily and your sheets changed once a week but please take your own towel. Bathrooms: The bathrooms are shared but will be close to your room and they have hot water showers. Kitchen: There is also a fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast room and bar. The kitchen area is well equipped which you will share with the other guests, so that you can make your own "home cooked" meal whenever you like. The kitchen commonly includes things like: cookers, kettles, pantries, fridges, plates, cutlery, utensils and an area to eat your meals. Recreation and other facilities: Milhouse Hostel can provide its own fun activities. These usually include: ping pong table, computer with internet access and Wi- Fi, TV, DVD, roof terrace and a reading area amongst other things. Accommodation rules at the hostels: All rules will be explained on arrival. Local facilities in the area: Your accommodation is situated in the central district with shops, and transport access nearby. There are also restaurants and snack shops galore in this area and supermarkets where you can stock up on provisions and cook in the hostel kitchen. There are money changing facilities nearby, with ATMs and banks situated on the main Avenue, Avenida de Mayo. Local Transport in the area: The nearest Subway station ( LIMA ) is also on Avenue de Mayo, just a 2 minute walk away from both the hostels. There are bus stops near to the hostel and you can also find taxis nearby. For more information please see the following websites for more information: Other Important information: There is 24 hour secure access to the accommodation. You are responsible for keeping your bedrooms tidy, and there is a housekeeper that will clean the rooms. Food You will be given an allowance to buy your breakfast and evening meal each day. This arrangement will give you the opportunity to choose from the huge variety of restaurants in Buenos Aires. In addition there is a self-catering kitchen at the hostels that you can use to store and prepare your own food.

5 Accommodation in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Additional Information Page 5 of 5 Breakfast is not included in the price; however you can request this from the hostel at a cost of USD3-5 per day depending on what you chose to eat. You can use your allowance to buy breakfast or buy provisions or eat breakfast out! The money that you will be given is, at the time of writing, is USD 12 per day and you ll receive this as a food allowance. On arrival in Argentina you will be given your first month s food money. At the end of your first month, and for subsequent months, please ask our local organiser. Postal Address: Please see parent sheet for postal address. Host Family Accommodation: Host family accommodation gives you the opportunity to become more integrated with the local community and is ideal if you want to practice your Spanish (Basic/intermediate Spanish is required to stay with a Host Family). You will be integrated into the family and will be provided with a comfortable and clean private room and will have use of the kitchen. Breakfast will be provided every day and for dinner (optional) you will usually share a typical Argentinean meal with your family. Facilities in host families do vary, but you will have the opportunity to express your preferences regarding the type of family that you stay with (for example, a family with/without children, pets etc). Teaching projects Coaching Cricket Law Work Experience Veterinary Work Experience Medical Work Experience Spanish Language Course Salsa Course Tango Course Photography Course If you have chosen Host Family accommodation we will liaise with you about your preferences. Confirmed details will be sent to you around one month prior to your intended arrival. ENJOY YOUR STAY! Copyright TRAVELQUEST LIMITED. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be used, translated into another language, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of TRAVELQUEST LIMITED. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, TRAVELQUEST LIMITED assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. TRAVELQUEST LIMITED reserves the right to revise any information contained in this document without prior notice. Questions or comment regarding this document or the project to which it relates should be directed to: Travellers Worldwide 2A Caravelle House, 17/19 Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN12 4AP, England Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@travellersworldwide.com Web: