Emilieyveline
French expat in Venezuela
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About me
French
Lives in Altamira
Speaks french, english, spanish
Registration: 04 March 2012
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5 good reasons for living in Venezuela by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Venezuela, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
After a month only here I couldn't agree more with Venezueca, the weather is great(1), there is a lot to do(2), I met many nice people(3), the landscape is amazing(4), only went once to the beach but I know there are thousands of amazing places to ... Read More
Problem with container! by ktgrl
Looking for help of any kind. My fiancé who is Venezuelan but lives in the US, sent all of our things in a container to Venezuela at the end of March. We were told we would receive the container in two weeks. It has now been 3 months and they will ...
Hi ktgrl, I understand but problems at the shipping stage do not mean it is a bad place. of course i dont know your circumstances and who and why you are coming, but personally I have been here 48hours and loved every minute... this is a beautiful ... Read More
Problem with container! by ktgrl
Looking for help of any kind. My fiancé who is Venezuelan but lives in the US, sent all of our things in a container to Venezuela at the end of March. We were told we would receive the container in two weeks. It has now been 3 months and they will ...
Hi ktgrl, No good news to tell you I'm afraid... I don't live in Venezuela yet but moving in a few days. When organizing my move I was told NOT to ship anything there, because my stuff would be kept, searched, things would get stolen and I would ... Read More
Dentists in Caracas by Emilieyveline
Hi, I'd like to know if it is easy to find a good dentist and also how expensive it is, i guess a comparison from the UK would be helpful as dentists in most countries are expensive thanks
Thanks a lot, this is very complete and useful info - I am not always sure about dentist's work in the UK but seem to have found a decent one before heading off, enjoy your time in San Cristobal. Read More
Dentists in Caracas
Hi, I'd like to know if it is easy to find a good dentist and also how expensive it is, i guess a comparison from the UK would be helpful as dentists in most countries are expensive thanks Read More
Organize your move to Venezuela by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Venezuela. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Venezuela: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
I was told to avoid shipping at all cost since it causes neverending problems - regarding shipping a few bags, check with your airlines about proohibited items and cost of extra luggage, usually around 50/100 pounds per extra, of a maximum of 32kg ... Read More
Cost of life and everyday life in Caracas by Emilieyveline
Hi, I'm a 29 yo female teacher moving to Caracas on my own in August and wondered two things. Firstly, what is the monthly amount in Bolivares that sounds right to need monthly, aside from rent (not including rent). A rough idea would be ...
It depends how well travelled and confident you are - how well you think you fit, and how easily people freak out. Some people have a very low threshold to violence or maybe have experienced agressions and others are more adventurous or have never ... Read More
Cost of life and everyday life in Caracas by Emilieyveline
Hi, I'm a 29 yo female teacher moving to Caracas on my own in August and wondered two things. Firstly, what is the monthly amount in Bolivares that sounds right to need monthly, aside from rent (not including rent). A rough idea would be ...
Nigusi, That sounds crazy, if I ever end up in a place that I really cannot walk in, I don't think i'll be able to live there - anyway will check this out myself when there! Read More
Cost of life and everyday life in Caracas by Emilieyveline
Hi, I'm a 29 yo female teacher moving to Caracas on my own in August and wondered two things. Firstly, what is the monthly amount in Bolivares that sounds right to need monthly, aside from rent (not including rent). A rough idea would be ...
+Hi Nigusi, Thank you for your post. I am lucky because my accomodation will be provided, and I don't intend to take a roommate because it is a one persone apartment and having flatshared for years I;m glad to have some privacy. However I am ... Read More
Cost of life and everyday life in Caracas
Hi, I'm a 29 yo female teacher moving to Caracas on my own in August and wondered two things. Firstly, what is the monthly amount in Bolivares that sounds right to need monthly, aside from rent (not including rent). A rough idea would be ... Read More