@suzanne12345
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Lives in Condado, San Juan
Registration: 15 November 2014
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New members of the Honduras forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Honduras 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’m Suzanne originally from CA and currently living in Puerto Rico. My husband has a potential job offer in Tegucigalpa and I know nothing about the area! Will be exploring the forum. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico 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 ...
Hi Shannon - good teachers are always needed here, although the pay is terrible compared to the states. Good luck!! Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico by adamcamp
I am looking to move to Puerto Rico for a gap year in between highschool and college. I currently live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I will be staying in Puerto Rico from the Summer of 2019 to the Summer 2020. My plan is to find a place to stay ...
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Residency for "work from home" by suzanne12345
I have been reviewing all of the options for temporary residency and don't see a category for me. My husband would be working for a US company remotely, and I am an independent contractor for another US company. Anyone have any experience with ...
Thanks for the information. As a tourist, could I put my daughter in school and rent a house? Read More
Residency for "work from home"
I have been reviewing all of the options for temporary residency and don't see a category for me. My husband would be working for a US company remotely, and I am an independent contractor for another US company. Anyone have any experience with ... Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica 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 ...
Hi all - My name is Suzanne and I am looking at CR for my next location for my husband, 10th grade daughter, and me. We have lived in Puerto Rico the last 3 years but I cannot go back there right now. I am looking for a place with a great high ... Read More
Free transport from San Juan to Ft Lauderdale by Mrkpytn
One of my airbnb guest sent me a message and said that if we needed to get to the mainland that she works for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and they are offering free transport from San Juan to Ft Lauderdale. This is all the information I have. If ...
Unfortunately not true. They are taking employees, their families, and stranded tourists from their cruises. Shame on them for advertising it as a humanitarian rescue, many people disappointed. Read More
Suggestions for assisting victims of Irma by DocRob
Short of driving around neighborhoods looking for people struggling to get their lives back in order after Irma, what kind of help can one person offer to lend them? I will be down the middle of October and will be there for a week primarily on the ...
Today and tomorrow the Condado Hilton is accepting donations - canned food, pajamas, towels, personal hygiene products is what they need most. Also help sorting donations. Read More
Hurricane prep. by dugtx1
Still jammed up here in Aransas pass Texas . Epicenter of Hurricane Harvey . Going to be jammed up here helping friends . Does anyone have any better hurricane Irma info and have they told the island to board up and get water yet? Things went ...
Everything is normal here except the lines at costco for stocking up. Even if Irma moves north we are going to have lots of wind and rain, end of the week timeframe. My hurricane list includes: Paper plates and plastic cups Plastic forks, spoons, ... Read More
Trash Pickup by ReyP
The government of Guayanilla is proposing selling trash bags 30 Gallon ones) at $2 dollars each. They would have a bar code to ensure that the bags are authorized. Other towns may decide to emulate them due to the simplicity of the process. If ...
I have a friend who is working with tha landfills... puerto rico is up to its ears in garbage with nowhere to put it. I paid for trash pickup in CA and it was expensive. As long as I can recycle for free, I think it's a great idea. But, in ... Read More
Long shot by ReyP
The goverment of Puerto Rico is getting ready to petition that Puerto Rico be cleared / allowed to stablish itself as an air cargo destination posibly serving Africa and Latin America. They are also trying to get an exception to the Jones act so ...
There is no highway access to Ceiba - I can't imagine how they would transport the goods through Luquillo on Rt 3. It wound add to the already horrendous traffic in that area. Read More
Cattlemen’s Barbecue Competition San Juan - July 2nd & 3rd by Jgolak
Saw a post that this will be held at the convention center. Couldn't find any additional information on it - just from past years. Does anyone know if it will actually be held this year and point me to where I can find out more about it? THANKS!
I have searched the whole web and talked to a bunch of friends - I don't think there is anything. Sad :( Read More
Will Puerto Rico be completely underwater? by Nicole312
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/puerto-rico-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-for-climate-change/ http://globalfloodmap.org/Puerto_Rico https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/climate-change-pr.pdf I ...
1 inch every 10-15 years... yes, it is a problem, but not "soon" as related the the impending economic disaster... Read More
Helpful website by Frankie1adrian
Hopefully I can post. Great website. Very helpful. Spells out a lot of things. http://newtopuertorico.com/
Just know that a lot of that information is great, but dated... I've talked to the owner of the site and she has it "on hold"/ Read More
I'm moving to Puerto Rico! Please help! by daniellagrace
Hello! Thank you so much for your website. I found it by googling “living in Puerto Rico”. I am a 28 year old woman from New York, looking to move to to PR. I am looking for a change of scenery. Somewhere nice, safe, and an integrated ...
I agree with Rey... hate to rain on your enthusiastic parade, but what you want (based on your message) does not exist here. Read More