JackTrack
American looking for information about Colombia
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Lives in San Jose
Registration: 18 December 2014
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Relocating with Family - Should I bring my car or not? by Lisa&Michael
Hi, we are planning on moving to Fiji within the next 3 months. I am not sure whether this is the best forum but questions is what we have. We have been looking for some time for a small business to buy and think we might have found one in Suva. ...
Regarding brining a car into the country--yeah, it's a pain. Best bet is to use a company that knows what they're doing since you can get the runaround quite a bit when trying to do it yourself (and it can be expensive). I've used A-1 ... Read More
Driving in the USA by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the USA? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
It really depends on where. Driving on either coast is a much different experience than driving in the Midwest, for example. Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Fiji by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Fiji. What recommendations would you give ...
I found this info very helpful! Cheers to everyone who contributed. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Fiji by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Fiji. What is ...
all is well just go with the flow :)Good general advice :) Read More
San Francisco to the Wairarapa, sight unseen! by cali2kiwi
Hello All, My dual citizenship wife and I are moving to New Zealand as soon as our home here on the south edge of San Francisco sells. She has family all over the north island, and has visited several times. I am moving sight unseen. Well, ...
Wow, congratulations! That sounds like you have a very fun life and are about to embark on a new and exciting adventure. San Francisco has always been one of my favorite parts of the US. Good luck with your move! Read More
Tips for getting your first job in the USA by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in the USA? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
I did everything to get a job offer - online and offline searches. But the first thing is a well-written resume that highlights your strengths, and what you can do for the company. Your resume should be tailored to each position you're ... Read More
few points about your country... by mal
Please tell us few points you can share/recommend about your country. Sri Lanka Small beautiful island -as it is a tiny country you can travel to see the natural beautiful places absorbing vast experiences in a very short time period. To travel ...
What a terrific idea for a discussion! I'm commenting so I can come back & read later. Cheers. Read More
Jobs in media/writing/mass communication/reporting/journalism by manish sirhindi
Hi I have been working with some of the top newspapers in India for the last 14 years. Are there any suitable jobs in Fiji. Can anyone lay bare whats sort of newspapers are being published in Fiji and if there are any jobs in these. :)
Manish, I'm curious if you'd had any luck? I have a friend looking to do something similar. Read More
New online Argentina Guide by Veedushi
Hello everyone, We invite you to discover the new Argentina guide with new articles which will help you to better prepare your move and to settle down in the country. You can have a look at the articles by clicking on the following ...
Good info here. Cheers. Read More
Working remotely for a U.S. company while in Parguay?
Does anyone have any experience working remotely for a U.S. company while living in Paraguay? My main concern is having a reliable internet connection since I can't work without one. My understanding is that telecom lags behind in a lot of areas ... Read More
Lawyers for immigration and residency in Paraguay ( Avogad ) by Bassel Henavi
May I have an advice on some recommended lawyer that can be responsive and helpful to obtain Paraguayan residency and citizenship ?
Hi, try this link : expatriates.stackexchange.com/questions/661/how-to-acquire-permanent-residency-in-paraguay/662#662?newreg=cc60b59bdbe5482c9504808407faf3b1Helpful info--thank you! Read More
Cost of living in Colombia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Colombia. Don't forget to mention where in Colombia you are living. How much does it cost to live in Colombia? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Good Lord, I can't way to pay something reasonable for living accommodations. Is public transport a reasonable way to get around or is it better to have a car/moped etc? Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 all, my name is Jason and I'm currently living in the US & considering a move to Medellin sometime next year. I haven't thought that much about it yet, just starting to do the research and see if it's right for me. Basically, my ... Read More