Sondra J
@sjpersonal
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 28 October 2014
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List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Hi I know this is any old post, but just curious, what about creating fashion and jewelry to sell online? I would not need a store front and would not sell anything in Thailand but only online. I saw Auction Sales but it's right next to Store ... Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old woman currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I was seriously considering Ecuador as a place to retire when I stumbled upon articles about Morocco. How liberal it is, I already love Middle Eastern/African ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I have not been to Salinas. Most of my friends have though and say it is lovely, though very very touristy. I have spent time in Montanita, puerto Lopez, puerto Cayo and Manta. Out of those places the only one that has stores like grocery stores ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
What part of ecuador were you thinking of?Cuenca to land then once I was settled finding a beach town Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
We spent 3 days in Bocas at koko resort. FYI Bocas town is a hopping place with bars and pricey restaurants teeming with surfer dudes and gals partying it up big time. The shoreline stinks with floating garbage and homeless large dogs roam free. ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I find Ecuador REALLY polluted. I currently living in Cuenca. I have been to the coast many times in Ecuador. The coast here is very very dry. you can stand there and look at a beautiful ocean, and turn around and bump into a 10 foot high cacti. I ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I will let you know. I am arriving to live in Bocas on the 17thI just noticed that you are currently living in Cuenca. Ecuador is on my list as possibilities, although I like the "Look" of Bocas better. Why did you decide to leave ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I will let you know. I am arriving to live in Bocas on the 17thHi Janet, that is fabulous. I will definitely be looking for your posts. I've seen videos and pix and really love what I've seen so far. I love the Caribbean feel that it ... Read More
looking at a possible retirement destination in Panama by knute
I am looking at a possible retirement destination in Panama...don't want to be in the city. Don't know Spanish but assume I should learn atleast some before hand. .Am hoping to travel down to explore it in person in the fall with my son. ...
If I wanted to live with bars on my windows,I would move to Detroit.FYI, People have bars on their windows in every part of the US NOT just in Detroit! Crime is a problem in all metropolitan cities. Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ... Read More
Items to ship vs. buy in Cuenca? by MissDenver
I wanted to find out what items I should ship. Are there items you wish you had brought? I will need TV, queen & twin beds, 2 mattresses, sofa, loveseat or chair, coffee table, small desk, dining table & chairs. I want to know how much to budget for ...
After reading many horror stories regarding shipping, as much as I love certain items that I own, I have decided that when the time comes I will just sell everything that does not fit in my suitcases or boxes on the plan. In addition most of my ... Read More
Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter & Shea Butter by sjpersonal
Hi, Does anyone know if Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter and Shea Butter are readily available in Ecuador. These are oils that I have been using daily for years since I will not use any commercial face or body creams.
Hi, Does anyone know if Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter and Shea Butter are readily available in Ecuador. These are oils that I have been using daily for years since I will not use any commercial face or body creams.Hi, if your looking for many ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I am Bonnie. Single female in my 50's looking to possibly retire in Ecuador or move sooner if anything should happen to my job. Right now I am looking at the Loja area but that could change before the time comes. I would like to live ... Read More
Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter & Shea Butter by sjpersonal
Hi, Does anyone know if Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter and Shea Butter are readily available in Ecuador. These are oils that I have been using daily for years since I will not use any commercial face or body creams.
Yes, it is available. Here in Cuenca you can buy it through Nectar Tienda. EgyirbaHey great to see you again. So you arrived in Ecuador, do you love it? Read More
Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter & Shea Butter by sjpersonal
Hi, Does anyone know if Raw Coconut Oil, Coco Butter and Shea Butter are readily available in Ecuador. These are oils that I have been using daily for years since I will not use any commercial face or body creams.
Coconut oil: YES Check out http://www.oroblancoecuador.com/ I don't know about the other two.Perfect and it is so much cheaper :) Thanks so much Read More