@rachelinperu
Peruvian expat in the USA
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5 posts
About me
Peruvian
Lives in DFW
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 November 2008
Activity
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 ...
Check here: www.elcomercio.com.pe >> Clasificados >> Departamentos That is the most likely place where you will find rooms or apartments advertised for rent. You will need to go in person with cash in hand. Another alternative is to find a ... 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 ...
You can survive just fine in Peru if you work remotely and receive an outside income (i.e. U.S.); it is easier to keep up with the costs of living and perks if you receive an income from abroad or save up if you do not have a decent paying job in ... 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 ...
Look for other expat forums if you want to mingle with the folks from home. Normally foreigners coordinate meet-ups on these forums. Join clubs, attend special events, take up a hobby, or even go to church. There are plenty of ways to stay ... 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!
If you want to leave a tip, give it directly to the person you wish to tip. Tips left on tables are susceptible to theft. ------------------- Negotiate the fare with the taxi driver before getting in the taxi. ------------------- Carry ... 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've been to Arequipa and Lima is worse. Actually, I feel safer walking around in Arequipa than Lima. There's more tranquility there. In Lima there are more choke and hold muggings here, store employees scheme together to pick pocket you or clone ... Read More