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@hilburno

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Lives in Wilmington, NC

Registration: 24 December 2013

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hilburno replied to a thread
9 years ago
hct408

4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408

I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...

hilburno

I have been here for 1 1/2 years and I agree with the Poster 100%!!!! Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Puerto Rico – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Puerto Rico you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Puerto Rico? > ...

hilburno

I think something is wrong with Tonie's Utilities total of $110. Water is about $40 a month. We knew Electricity was high when we moved here, so we basically sweat all day in our condo and only use the A/C (and not really cold) at night in 2 ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

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hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

They just did a survey in the paper [El Nuevo Dia] asking that same question of Puerto Ricans that had recently emigrated to the U.S. and the number one reason why they moved was "Quality of Life". It was from the edition - Saturday, Dec ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

Probably driving anywhere is the worst issue. If you get in your car, expect to be cutoff multiple times each trip. Also expect everyone round you to disobey every known traffic law. If there is only one turn lane, people will use the straight ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

I would choose Panama. Especially if that is where your husband has to travel to work. The roads are much better in Panama. Just a guess, but I think crime is lower in Panama. Cost of living would be a lot lower in Panama!!!! I enjoyed Panama ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

I think the Baldwin School is considered the best school in the country and they are full English. But I think their tuition is over $15000. We were about to enter the American Military Academy (right beside the Baldwin School), but at ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
marathomama

schools by marathomama

Hi! We plan on a move to Puerto Rico before the next school year. I have two children 8 & 10. I would like some advice about schools around the island. I prefer to send my kids to private English speaking school to start with so the ...

hilburno

Where are you going to live? We just did the same thing this past summer and unless you are willing to fight horrible traffic, I think proximity to your home would be a guiding factor. Also...how much are you willing to spend? The schools vary ... Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
hilburno

Place to live and school choice in San Juan/Guaynabo by hilburno

My wife will begin a 2-year fellowship at the main hospital in San Juan in July 2014. We realize we must put our 11 year old girl in a private school and we want a place with 24/7 security. We need a furnished place that accepts pets (dog). We ...

hilburno

Nomad, Just wanted to give you an update and thank you again for your insight. We just returned from a week in P.R. and we signed a contract for a lease for a Condo in Guaynabo. We also decided on the American Military Academy. Thanks again! Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
10 years ago
NomadLawyer

Interesting Article in the New York Times Re Puerto Rico by NomadLawyer

"Economy and Crime Spur New Puerto Rican Exodus" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/us/economy-and-crime-spur-new-puerto-rican-exodus.html?_r=0 Of course, generally speaking, just because something is put into print doesn't make it true. That said, ...

hilburno

Interesting article. Thanks for posting! Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
11 years ago
hilburno

Place to live and school choice in San Juan/Guaynabo by hilburno

My wife will begin a 2-year fellowship at the main hospital in San Juan in July 2014. We realize we must put our 11 year old girl in a private school and we want a place with 24/7 security. We need a furnished place that accepts pets (dog). We ...

hilburno

It's the University of Puerto Rico Hospital. On Google, they also call it Industrial Hospital & University District Hospital (right off Highway 18 - near highway 17 & Hwy 1). Read More

hilburno replied to a thread
11 years ago
hilburno

Place to live and school choice in San Juan/Guaynabo by hilburno

My wife will begin a 2-year fellowship at the main hospital in San Juan in July 2014. We realize we must put our 11 year old girl in a private school and we want a place with 24/7 security. We need a furnished place that accepts pets (dog). We ...

hilburno

We were considering that school also, but it seemed kind of far from the hospital (on Google maps). Are there are decent places to live that would be convenient to that school and also not too far of a commute to the hospital? We would like the ... Read More

hilburno created a thread
11 years ago

Place to live and school choice in San Juan/Guaynabo

My wife will begin a 2-year fellowship at the main hospital in San Juan in July 2014. We realize we must put our 11 year old girl in a private school and we want a place with 24/7 security. We need a furnished place that accepts pets (dog). We ... Read More