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Czech looking for information about Puerto Rico

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Lives in San Juan, San Juan

Registration: 09 July 2018

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Sova created a thread
last year

Honest picture of daily life in Uruguay

Hi everyone, I am looking for the near or bit distant future place to move to and live. And Uruquay seems to offer many really great things. I lived in few countries before, so I dont wear pink glasses, (although I wish) so bring it on, im not faint ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
3 years ago
jillmedina

Transitioning help needed by jillmedina

We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...

Sova

LOL..any insurance, or better said - any institution in PR is nightmare to deal with. Police included.. Read More

Sova replied to a thread
3 years ago
jillmedina

Transitioning help needed by jillmedina

We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...

Sova

I would just add to the "keep your ID from USA" - depending in which area (out of hundreds districts in PR you actually belong - that determines how fast or never you will get the ID.) But be aware ,(if that didn't change) you are ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
3 years ago
jillmedina

Transitioning help needed by jillmedina

We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...

Sova

Omg Hi Karma! U r the other honest person here who writes how s..t is in PR for real hahaha. Didn't see your posts in long time. I wrote few long explanations what people are setting themselves for...but then deleted it as I feel i just talk to ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Sova

Problem with the add after review on expat page by Sova

Just want to share my personal experience, and ask if anyone had similar issue. I am (kinda desperately) trying to escape this third part of the world. (My first is my homeland, second is country where I settled, and PR is truly the third world to ...

Sova

Thanks for clasificado tip. (Let me remind you that car is 2011, has marbete and 94.000 miles, is in great technical condition, paint is pealing ..) That's where I originally started.. and after (you know locals mentality already) bunch of ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Sova

Problem with the add after review on expat page by Sova

Just want to share my personal experience, and ask if anyone had similar issue. I am (kinda desperately) trying to escape this third part of the world. (My first is my homeland, second is country where I settled, and PR is truly the third world to ...

Sova

Exactly 🙏🏻 thanks heaven someone see it toooo! 🤫 People gather on different outlets where they can say how things are 😝 Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Sova

Problem with the add after review on expat page by Sova

Just want to share my personal experience, and ask if anyone had similar issue. I am (kinda desperately) trying to escape this third part of the world. (My first is my homeland, second is country where I settled, and PR is truly the third world to ...

Sova

Selling Mazda 3, 2011, technically in excellent condition. Help your comrade flee the island. Picture of car from front with open hood: engine, transmission, battery, cooling.. and im going to send you picture in email Dear Sova, Your ... Read More

Sova created a thread
4 years ago

Problem with the add after review on expat page

Just want to share my personal experience, and ask if anyone had similar issue. I am (kinda desperately) trying to escape this third part of the world. (My first is my homeland, second is country where I settled, and PR is truly the third world to ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
JF214

Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214

I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...

Sova

Absolutely true! But people don't want to "hear it" . Thats the faith of all facts... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
JF214

Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214

I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...

Sova

Absolutely true! But people don't want to "hear it" . Thats the faith of all facts... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
JF214

Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214

I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...

Sova

Hi Yazmina, I totally agree with the Covid part I do not understand why people are pouring in PR, while island is spiking cases like crazy. The healthcare is way more limited here than in USA. But I don't quiet understand your comment about ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
juliana.boston

Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston

Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...

Sova

LOL 🤣 good luck! After several years on island, Im desperately trying to get out of here as fast as I can (as many others I have met moving were moving out - had this itch. I understand now). On top of it - Puerto Rico is losing all the ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

Cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2020 by Loïc

Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Puerto Rico to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle ...

Sova

Food - I pay about same amount as in USA. Gas I think is little bit more expensive, but not that much I would feel it. No public transportation really here. I mean it exists but not realistically. Uber - depends. No parking fees - if I don't ... Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
citylist

Another trip scheduled in April to scout out areas for a life move :) by citylist

Man, I have to say, I have spent hours, hours and hours reading some great information on this forum. I feel like I get a good plan down and then get completely overwhelmed. Me and my wife are going to stay in the Las Croabas area in April and ...

Sova

What Rey wrote is best way. Rent for while and see what you like (if you like) and how things actually work here. Good luck. Read More

Sova replied to a thread
4 years ago
Mreds

Security bars and windows by Mreds

Hello, my husband and I desire to move to Rincon, really love the area and the vibe. We are looking at homes this week. We are from Los Angeles and are also sailors, this year cruising down Baja pacific coast. I’m am wondering about all the ...

Sova

You write so funny about it, but it must have been upsetting, I think I can imagine the feeling... friend got robbed. The street camera from shop across had the direction. Policeman didn't care. when my friend tried to convince the police to ... Read More