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antoniodistefano9

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American looking for information about Italy

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Registration: 11 July 2022

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antoniodistefano9 created a thread
9 months ago

Can I get another 90 days stay ?

Arrived in Lima Feb 28, 2024 and will he staying the 90days allowed. Very impressed with Lima.  I visited it twice before some 15 years ago, but the impression was limited then.  Generally find it many times better looking city than ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

General practitioner needed in Loja EC for RX of antibiotic

Got a nasty cough and throat infection. I think I would benefit with some antibiotic. Thanks. Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

ATM use in Cuenca

Are Pichinca and Austro still preferred for ATM use in Cuenca? What is the word on using JEP Atms? Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

Cab ride from Cuenca Airport to residence

I am arriving at Cuenca Airport from Quito on Sept 1st, 2023. Will need transport for me and luggage to residence. Any recommended safe was to get a cab? Read More

antoniodistefano9 replied to a thread
last year
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UBER plate ID by antoniodistefano9

Can someone explain why UBER blocks out the plate number of vehicles responding to ride requests. Or is there some trick I am missing?

antoniodistefano9

Voyager: thanks. Kind of knew their past troubles in Colombia. How are you faring in South America? Got back to Colombia after 3 years and found Bogota severely degraded, and much more dangerous.There are major social changes happening in the ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

UBER plate ID

Can someone explain why UBER blocks out the plate number of vehicles responding to ride requests. Or is there some trick I am missing? Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

Gettting back to finish dental work

Been mostly in Colombia the last 7 or 8 years. Looking to reconnect with dentists I used in Cuenca in a couple of heir major clinics. What is a good first step. I project my arrival after August 31, 2023. Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

Mailing box of documents from Bogota to USA

I may need to send a box of documents from Bogota to VIrginia. Just paperwork on a case I am handling in the USA. I remember in my earliest stays in Bogota, that it was a nightmare sending even just a letter through the national mail system. It ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

Need some major dental work

Looking for a reputed dentist in Bogota that speaks reasonable English or even Italian. Any recommendations? Read More

antoniodistefano9 created a thread
last year

Trip to San Miguel De Allende - passport issues

Should have done a better job checking my US passport. Expires Feb 2024. Too late to renew here: 9 weeks needed on expedite. Will fit the six months I want to spend in Sam Miguel De Allende if I leave on time. I understand that the guest ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 replied to a thread
last year
Toon

Property rentals .. by Toon

OMG I cannot believe the rental market as it is today ... Greedflation just doesn't come close .. How are these rental.prices affordable to the ordinary hard working law abiding tax paying people of Cyprus ...It is truly scary .

antoniodistefano9

In my effort to rent short term in Nicosia, I also learned the reality of locals taking over rental properties to profit from more lucrative short term renting. At that time, two people I contacted controlled all available units within a certain ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 replied to a thread
last year
Toon

Property rentals .. by Toon

OMG I cannot believe the rental market as it is today ... Greedflation just doesn't come close .. How are these rental.prices affordable to the ordinary hard working law abiding tax paying people of Cyprus ...It is truly scary .

antoniodistefano9

@Toon i was surprised to learn during a senate hearing of the Legislature of Hawaii USA, just last month, that there is a political movement in Hawaii aimed at meeting the same problem in that state of the US: too many people from the outside ... Read More

antoniodistefano9 replied to a thread
last year
Toon

AirBNB New Laws by Toon

NEW CYPRIOT Law passed yesterday to regulate Users of Airbnb, Booking.com etc The bill, which covers both new and existing accommodation will now require owners / landlords that do not have a registered business, thus not paying VAT on ...

antoniodistefano9

@William Davis Do you think that AirBnB is looking at these new rules as it certifies homeowners that rent out rooms? Read More

antoniodistefano9 replied to a thread
last year
Julien

New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus 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 your ...

antoniodistefano9

Hello, I am planning to be in Cyprus in July 2023. I am a dual USA/EU citizen. An attorney in California, but have practiced mainly in Private International Civil Law. Plan to be here at least one year and then move to Italy - but who knows, I ... Read More