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Dionne

@Didialicia

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Trinidadian expat in Croatia

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Trinidadian

Lives in Rijeka

Speaks English and basic Croatian

Registration: 11 December 2012

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Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
9 years ago
CupOfCoffee

Now In Istria by CupOfCoffee

Hi, I'm not really new to the board because I moved with my husband from Canada to Zagreb a few years ago. But what's new is that we moved out to the country in the middle of Istria. So I just wanted to update and say hello. I write ...

Dionne

Hi Gabriella, If ever you come to the Opaitja region i am a member of the foreign ladies Crochet/knitting group....only a few of us out of many living in this area like being creative......we have just added a games night for other social ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
9 years ago
rhose88

learning Croatian language by rhose88

Been here for 3 yrs now but still can`t communicate using the local language, I have 5 books that my hubby and in-laws gave me but so tired of reading them,I always fell asleep every time I read those books.I wanted to learn through audio or videos ...

Dionne

Did you try joining a class? I find it much easier to learn croatian that way as i am not one to open books, i need to be pushed. If you dont want to be in a confined classroom you can also get a tutor and learn one on one, its a little more costly ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
9 years ago
ann999

retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999

As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please

Dionne

Here is a link for sales of everything in Croatia.....I will post the property link for you. http://www.njuskalo.hr/nekretnine ...click on Stan for apt. and prodaja for buying then choose the category....for you will be ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
9 years ago
Claire Abbott

Immigrating ...what are the biggest obstacles? by Claire Abbott

Hello: I would love to hear what people say were their biggest obstacles they encountered while immigrating to Croatia. I am contemplating retiring there from the US and could benefit from other people's experiences. Any help is greatly ...

Dionne

Hi Claire, I have been living in Croatia for the past 13 years, I would say that the amount of paper work needed can get frustrating. Also at the time i moved here i coud not get a lot of items i was used to, but now there are big shopping malls and ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
9 years ago
ann999

retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999

As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please

Dionne

Island Hvar is expensive, its a popular destination for the rich and famous, so i would not base my decision on a visit there, but if you visit other parts of the country it is not expensive..... as yet. Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
almahsiri

Best way to find a job for an Expat? by almahsiri

Good evening all i will keep this as brief as possible . i am a expat residing in the middle east . my wife is croatian , question is whats the best way on finding a job in Croatia for a expat like me ? I have two degrees and am fluent in Arabic ...

Dionne

Hi, The unemployment rate is very high in Croatia with many leaving the country to look for better opportunities ....most expats who are working here work for an international company that transfered them here, that might be the best way to ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
stella.petric

Heeelppp by stella.petric

Hi guy's , Can someone tell me please is there any job in Norway ?!?! So im Chef , working since I'm 13. I Was living in Paris and England where I'm in moment , and I want to move somwhere else now! Please if you know something open let ...

Dionne

You might need to go to the Norwegian section for any questions on that country. Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
Robert Hayes

Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes

I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...

Dionne

I think there was a problem with your link....it said that i had to log in or join which i did...but when i click on your link nothing comes up. I am involved in all types of arts and crafts myself.....every year i attend easter and christmas art ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
Robert Hayes

Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes

I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...

Dionne

Yes life here is very laid back....you will find the bars almost always filled in the main towns , even from early in the morning. For info you will need many of the members in my Internationals living in Croatia group on facebook will be ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
Robert Hayes

Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes

I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...

Dionne

Okay then good luck.....if you want more info and you are on facebook you can always join my group Internationals living in Croatia. I live near to Opatija and there are a few americans living nearby. Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
Robert Hayes

Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes

I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...

Dionne

Hi Robert, I see you first post was almost 3 weeks ago...have you arrived in croatia as yet? I live in the Kvarner Bay area,,,,,you can find vehicles to buy and places to rent or buy on njuskolo....here is a link http://www.njuskalo.hr/ its ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
10 years ago
johnmeyers

Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers

I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...

Dionne

Yes there are many expats living in Rijeka, quite a few americans like yourself as well. Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
11 years ago
johnmeyers

Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers

I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...

Dionne

English is thought is all schools now, but all other subjects are in Croatian. A friend had to send his family back to Phillipines as there were no english schools in the Rijeka area where he is based in his job, and another friend is homeschooling ... Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
11 years ago
lauried

Looking for information by lauried

Hello everyone. I just got back from a 2 week vacation in Markaska and my boyfriend and I are seriously considering moving there. He lived in Croatia as a child and it is very near and dear to his heart. I have been there twice and love it more ...

Dionne

Hi, I have not been on the site a while but came across your post. It was 3 years ago. Are you still interested in moving to Croatia if you have not moved here as yet? Read More

Dionne
Didialicia replied to a thread
11 years ago
pamela2013

getting work in croatia by pamela2013

i am from barbados and have lived in Croatia for five years and still working on my visa. I am thinking about going back to my home country because things are not working out for me. Is there any other way to speed the process? Need some advice. P.S ...

Dionne

Hi Pamela, I am Dionne from Trinidad living in Croatia for the past 12 years. Are you on fbook? I created a group there Internationals living in Croatia and you can join and ask questions, this was a topic of discussion for a while as it seems ... Read More