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Registration: 24 February 2016

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PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kanch40mom

Possible move to Barcelona by Kanch40mom

I need some feedback from American expats living in Barcelona. My husband has been offered a job in an IT company in Barcelona. None of us speak Spanish, although we will learn the language when we get there. My concern is for our kids. We won't ...

PeterVQ

Hi, I don't know to what you refer to in fact when you say that you said or did something wrong. Doesn't seem to me for sure. You know, when I was following the presidential debates in the US, which outcome was appalling by the way, for ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kanch40mom

Possible move to Barcelona by Kanch40mom

I need some feedback from American expats living in Barcelona. My husband has been offered a job in an IT company in Barcelona. None of us speak Spanish, although we will learn the language when we get there. My concern is for our kids. We won't ...

PeterVQ

Hi... As no-one has yet replied you... I'll do the honor. I would say... Go for the job, the new adventure, new life style... make new friends... visit the great places this country has to offer. Your kids will do just fine. Don't forget ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Stuza

Annulment/divorce options? by Stuza

Hi Guys I've met a wonderful Filipino girl and we've been living together in our expat country for a few years now. We are now looking at our future plans together and how/where we eventually retire but, here's the thing; she's ...

PeterVQ

If that would be in English and if you have some longer ideas... write again P. Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t 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 ...

PeterVQ

Hi Claxnes, Just wanted to say: IMPRESSIVE Curriculum!...I can feel you're a happy man... happy couple. Enjoy further your life!. I was shortly in NM some 34 y ago when it was still possible to hitchhike across the US. I did a practical year ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

PeterVQ

Dear Claxnes, Thanks for your reply and it is well appreciated and glad to hear this. I'm sure there are so many different experiences all over the country concerning working ethics and admin hours/facilitation. Following a bit all the ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

PeterVQ

Tenerifediver, I can imagine well... but don't stay alone... Asia and Spain go well together! Think of it. P Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t 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 ...

PeterVQ

Fernando, I have no idea about American communities in Madrid... should be easy to find though through the internet or embassy. As to your dollars...any bank will change them!... rate is good now! Kind regards, P. Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

PeterVQ

Hi Tenerifediver, I can understand your frustrations well!!... I have many similar experiences which I will spare everyone but maybe only this: Many times the discussion between my Spanish friends and myself end up in negative mood when the ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
rodapinkstar

Vacation for 5 Days by rodapinkstar

Hi Everyone :) I want to go on a vacation to Beirut, I live in Egypt and want to go there for five days. The trip is organized by a travel agency but for bed and breakfast. So, I need to know the following: 1. Currency used in Beirut (and if I need ...

PeterVQ

Hi MARC0000, Nice you do an effort to give someone that info... I would like to travel with my 2 sons (They are 10 and 15) in Lebanon during Easter Time in 2017 for about 8 days. We like historic places and nature. Are there places you would ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Stuza

Annulment/divorce options? by Stuza

Hi Guys I've met a wonderful Filipino girl and we've been living together in our expat country for a few years now. We are now looking at our future plans together and how/where we eventually retire but, here's the thing; she's ...

PeterVQ

Stuza... You have been quiet lately... I read all the advises... quite demoralizing I would say. I hope you have meanwhile got some ideas though. On another note... I hear that that new c...y president Duterte has plans to push through congress a ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don’t 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 ...

PeterVQ

I'm living in Spain since 2001... with Ups and Downs... The Ups: Great Nature, Great weather, Lots of lihght and sunny days...Great history, architecture, Great food and wine... acceptable prices to eat and drink...Good school conditions for the ... Read More

PeterVQ replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Spain? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Spain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

PeterVQ

Hi, I'm happy to reply ... and Happy to have moved to Spain. In fact one should come to my area to understand why i say that. I live in a triangle of 3 National/Natural Parks in the Center North of the country. I would like to include a picture ... Read More