@Sarsparilla
English expat in Peru
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Speaks Español. English
Registration: 25 March 2008
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Cost of living in Peru by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Peru. Don't forget to mention where in Peru you are living. How much does it cost to live in Peru? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
This is for Sarsparilla, this Amazonas is a area yes?(as in canton)I could not find the name of your town? village? please if you would be so kind as to share. thank you, leeAmazonas is a region, (or a department) - look for Kuelap fortress or Gocta ... Read More
Salaries in peru by mgf1953
HI to all Could someone inform me what a typical median salary net is in Peru? thanks
In Amazonas it would be 200 soles. Read More
swapping spanish for english by david_around_here
Hi everybody. I'm david from Peru lima, a very fun guy with one dream "being fluent in english". I think the only way to get fluent is by being surrounded by native speakers. Institutes only teach the enough they can for people to understand and ...
David - I know two retired English ladies who live in Spain (in different cities) who are looking for someone from latin America to practise their spanish with, and who are willing to help with English practise in return. If you are interested in ... Read More
Need someone to watch your house or business while you travel? by MattBesser
My fiancee and I are going to be traveling in several Central and South American countries this summer. We would like to spend approx. 2 months each in Mexico's Yucatan, Peru and Argentina and are exploring accommodation and income options. I am ...
I am wondering if anyone could use a college educated American and a college educated South African to housesit or to run your business while you are away. We would accept payment in free lodging or food, since that's what any money we earn would ... Read More
Cost of living in Peru by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Peru. Don't forget to mention where in Peru you are living. How much does it cost to live in Peru? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
The monthly rent, does that include furniture?Not usually. But you can buy a mattress, a table, and a stool for $50. Read More
How to fix a longstay on the cheap? by DriftWood
Hi, I'm daydreaming about moving to Peru and staying a year or three (while I study on an internet distance learning program). I dont know any Spanish, so its probably best I stay in a city where there are other foreigners. I understand that ...
One last point: learn spanish. You won't have a really memorable time unless you do. Read More
Latin American English Language Press On Line by tropicalguide
:) Latin American English language news on line Traveling to or planning to relocate in Latin America? Just about wherever you plan to go there are online and when you arrive, print editions of newspapers in English, usually weekly editions and ...
And in Peru, don't forget: http://www.livinginperu.com/ Read More
Blog of the month December 2007 - Le blog du mois de Décembre 2007 by Julien
This month, we've selected The life and time of an ESL teacher abroad Enjoy your reading! Ce mois ci, nous avons sélectionné Du miel aux épices Bonne lecture!
Julien - just an idea: is there any Expat.com logo that we can add to our sites that includes a 'blog of the month' feature, or maybe a 'random Expat.com' clickthrough? That way our readers can send some traffic also? Read More
Do and don't in Peru by expat.com
Are you living in Peru? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Peru? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Peru? Thanks!
What TallCan said about dropping money. It's considered very rude to throw or toss anything here, no matter how polite it seems to you. Also, tone of voice is really important when you say something like 'no me gusta' or 'no importa'. You MUST ... Read More
Peruvian Crime Exaggerated? by ColinT
In my opinion, Arequipeños exaggerate crime in this city. Drastically. Obnoxiously. Unrealistically. Compared to my hometown in the States, Arequipa is a walk in the park. They also say Lima is much worse, which I believe it is. However, I ...
I think peruvians don't tend to exaggerate crime stats - though many of the foreign staff I employ often accuse peruvians of either being over protective or of exaggerating. I think the thing is that foreigners go to a place, nothing happens, the ... Read More
Living in Peru by expat.com
You are living in Peru, or you used to live in Peru. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Peru? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in Peru? What ...
People mingling is easy. The bricheros and bricheras hang out at the tourist bars and karaokes.Hi Rachel, I'm a fan of your blog. I find that if you're not interested in the brichero culture, it's not so easy to meet people in Peru. However, my ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
I found it difficult to me people when we work and live in the Greater London Area (I mean zone 3 to 6). Apparently another really good is through children. Next time I move abroad, I'll wait to have some children!If you're in those areas, my best ... Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
Anglos rarely feel lonely when they in Latin countries especially if they know the language. That is why you rarely see a complain from a Brit about being lonely in, say, Brazil.That's just not true: every country has its gregarious cultures and ... Read More
How to make friends in Peru by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Peru :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Peru?? Thanks in advance ...
In the sierra, for certain, people can be pretty reserved. Don't be western about invitations: ask people if you can come to their home and share a meal. Be sensitive about money, though: it's very very often short. If you want to eat at ... Read More
Information on Peru and Argentina by DC_20833
Well here I am in Lima Peru on my 6 month quest to see if expat living is for me. I have set about this in a very rational way (I think). Try the countries that interest me for 2 months. So here I sit in country number one Peru. My questions are ...
Come to the north of Peru - look on wikipedia to find out what you can see at Trujillo, Lambayeque, around Chachapoyas. Read More