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HippieMama

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American looking for information about Guatemala

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American

Speaks English - Currently learning Spanish

Registration: 24 November 2009

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HippieMama created a thread
12 years ago

2013 Trip to Lake Atitlan

When I first joined this site, I was planning on visiting Guatemala for the first time in January 2013. Our plans have changed somewhat, but I am glad to say that we are still planning to go to Guatemala for the first time in 2013...just a little ... Read More

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12 years ago
HippieMama

Language School in Panajachel by HippieMama

Hello everyone! Has anyone taken Spanish classes at Jabel Tinamit Spanish School in Panajachel? I would love to hear opinions of the school or other ones in Panajachel. On my trip I will be volunteering with an organization based there so any ...

HippieMama

I have been looking at a school named Jabel Tinamit. Has anyone studied there? Read More

HippieMama created a thread
12 years ago

Language School in Panajachel

Hello everyone! Has anyone taken Spanish classes at Jabel Tinamit Spanish School in Panajachel? I would love to hear opinions of the school or other ones in Panajachel. On my trip I will be volunteering with an organization based there so any ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

HippieMama

No they aren't really specialized. They are both blood pressure medications used to control symptoms of having a kidney disease. Read More

HippieMama replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Guatemala by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Guatemala ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Guatemala? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

HippieMama

Traveler57 - I am on a couple of medications. I am wondering how I will deal with this during our extended trip. I can get a three month supply here in the US. Have you found that medications are easy to find or should I have my husband plan his ... Read More

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12 years ago
JamesB

Receiving mail (post) safely in Guatemala? by JamesB

I am asking this for a friend of mine from the states: If someone moves from the U.S. to Guatemala and they want to receive mail safely and securely, is there a courier service from the states that sends the accumulated mail via FEDEX once per ...

HippieMama

Thanks Traveler57. I was just wondering in general since when we go for our extended trip we will need things sent to us. Read More

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12 years ago
HippieMama

Extended Stay for Language School by HippieMama

We are currently trying to decide where to go to study Spanish as a family. I think we have it narrowed down to either Guatemala or Costa Rica. I'm leaning towards Guatemala personally. For several months of the trip it will be just me and the ...

HippieMama

I will post about housing over there. Thanks. Andrea Read More

HippieMama replied to a thread
12 years ago
JamesB

Receiving mail (post) safely in Guatemala? by JamesB

I am asking this for a friend of mine from the states: If someone moves from the U.S. to Guatemala and they want to receive mail safely and securely, is there a courier service from the states that sends the accumulated mail via FEDEX once per ...

HippieMama

How long does shipping to Guatemala usually take via FedEx or regular postal mail? Read More

HippieMama created a thread
12 years ago

Extended Stay for Language School

We are currently trying to decide where to go to study Spanish as a family. I think we have it narrowed down to either Guatemala or Costa Rica. I'm leaning towards Guatemala personally. For several months of the trip it will be just me and the ... Read More

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13 years ago
HippieMama

Apartment for family by HippieMama

I have never been to Spain, but I'm excited that we will be spending a few months there in about a year. I have always wanted to complete the basic pastry course at Le Cordon Bleu. When a campus opened in Madrid, I figured it was perfect - I could ...

HippieMama

Thank you for your suggestions. Read More

HippieMama created a thread
13 years ago

Apartment for family

I have never been to Spain, but I'm excited that we will be spending a few months there in about a year. I have always wanted to complete the basic pastry course at Le Cordon Bleu. When a campus opened in Madrid, I figured it was perfect - I could ... Read More

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14 years ago
HippieMama

Question about possible rental by HippieMama

I am currently looking for an apartment for a stay of about two months in Paris. While we are there we will be looking for a place to rent when we return for our longer trip. I'm looking at various sites listing apartments for rent and there seems ...

HippieMama

Thanks for the welcome! I am learning that finding an apartment is not going to be as easy as picking a hotel, lol. There are a lot of rentals in the more "touristy" locations, but not as many in the 15e. I am glad I didn't wait until the last ... Read More

HippieMama created a thread
14 years ago

Question about possible rental

I am currently looking for an apartment for a stay of about two months in Paris. While we are there we will be looking for a place to rent when we return for our longer trip. I'm looking at various sites listing apartments for rent and there seems ... Read More

HippieMama replied to a thread
14 years ago
Maapallo

Moving to Paris - need an apartment! Ideas? by Maapallo

Hi! We are moving to Paris and need to rent an apartment from 1.1.2011. Do you have some tips regarding rental apartments? We would need 65-90 m2 with two bathrooms in the center of Paris. Which area would be nice to live? Thank you!

HippieMama

We are looking for an apartment as well. I am finding it to be a far more difficult task than I anticipated. Read More

HippieMama replied to a thread
14 years ago
skele

Apartment rentals online...all a con? by skele

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had ever found an apartment online that wasn't posted by a con artist? Every one I have responded to (inclucing ads on this website)have been unavailable for viewing due to their owners living out of the country ...

HippieMama

I am just beginning the search for our rental. It does seem like a HUGE leap of faith to rent an apartment for a few months sight unseen. When I narrow down the apartments to just a few I think I'm going to ask opinions of the agencies on a few of ... Read More