MobileRover
American looking for information about Argentina
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Registration: 27 January 2015
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Health care in California by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is Health Care. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about Health. > So, can you please list some of the private clinics & public ...
Robert nailed it. US healthcare system is a mess and an expensive one. Read More
Do NOT buy used cars in Paraguay by GuestPoster791
If you are thinking about buying a car or truck in Paraguay, STOP. The short advice is that donÂ’t do it. At least donÂ’t buy anything used. Spending years in Latin America has thought me that donÂ’t trust a soul when it comes to any vehicle and that ...
Yep, totally agree. It may be expensive to ship your own car in, but that's exactly why it's worth it if you can do your own repairs (and find parts!). If anyone is considering vehicle shipping, I can't recommend ... Read More
$5000 do you think it is enough for enjoying and having a good time ? by Ebrahim11
hello im coming to LA for a vacation for like 10 days and will bring with me $5000 do you think it is enough for enjoying and having a good time ?
Should be more than enough money unless you plan on going bonkers with your money. Read More
Work Remotely for Three Months? by Triton318
Hello, About a year ago I was doing an Internet search for "perfect weather" and discovered that there are some regions in Ecuador that have my kind of weather -- namely 60 to about 75, dry, and sunny. I can't move anywhere ...
Magic jack is the best bet, we've had a lot of success with it. Internet is fairly reliable but can crash and burn unexpectedly. Many properties have the equivalent of "party lines" for their internet, even if it seems you have a ... Read More
House Sitting by orias problem
How can I find someone willing to live rent free in a comfortable Fernando de la Mora home in exchange for house sitting. Time period would be six months to a year.
Free board for house sitting sounds great! Where do I sign up :) Seriously though, sounds like a good opportunity for someone. Read More
Moving with my pet by Maria Romero D
Hello all, we are moving from Detroit to Brazil. I've been researching different companies that can help us shipping our dog. Prices range from $1400 (plus airfare) to $5600 dollars (including airfare)! I will not be traveling with my pet but ...
Detroit to Brazil ... that's going to be a happy dog :) Might want to check with a vet to see if you should give him something before the trip. Read More
mental health issues by Okie dokie sue
Are there any mental health clinics in EC ? I need to find a clinic or doctor that will prescribe refills for my psych meds. I also take meds for arthritis and hormone replacement. I am 41 yr female on disability for depression. Does anyone have ...
Good on everyone for helping out in this topic. Going without psych meds is not a good idea. Read More
Cost of living in Paraguay – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Paraguay in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Paraguay you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Paraguay? > accommodation ...
Thanks for sharing some info with us majbjb. Too bad there's not more people participating in this one--they're one of my favorite parts of this forum and usually filled with a lot of helpful stuff. Cheers for contributing with your ... Read More
Los Angeles in 5 words by Armand
Hi all, Based on your own experience describe LA in 5 words ! Go ! :) Armand ½ûÂþÌìÌà Team
Smoggy, traffic, congested, hurried, fake Read More
Is it worth shipping a used car to Argentina? by drken
I'll be moving to the US with my wife and 3 small children next year. I want to bring our vehicle with us. Does anyone have any experience shipping a used car to Argentina? Is it worth it? Where do I get answers; costs, time, misc expenses...
As others have pointed out, the import tax is quite high and I believe there are also some limits based on engine size, age of the vehicle, etc. Best place to get answers is probably from the customs department, as Wynwoods mentioned. If you're ... Read More
shipping information by Okie dokie sue
Is it worth it to get a container for sending stuff like beds, furniture, etc?
Is there another option if you have multiple large items you want to bring with you? Read More
Driving license in Bolivia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Bolivia? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Bolivia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Is there a consensus about whether an international license is acceptable? From what ChefJeff says, it sounds like that may not be the best option. Read More
Cost of living in the USA – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the USA in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the USA you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the USA? > accommodation ...
Just for general guidance on this topic: prices for everything are higher on the coasts in the U.S. I see California has already weighed in and the East Coast is just as bad in some parts (by bad, I mean expensive). Read More
American Expat in Argentina, would like to go to Brasil by FrancisRojo
Hello, I am from the US and have lived in Argentina for 1.5 years. I have never had any problems here legally, and I actually work for the local municipal government. I would like to go to Brasil for a few months to see the beaches and want to know ...
Sounds like a decent job; would you have to give that up? Something to think about if so. Read More
Your Advice - Do's and Dont's in Venezuela for vacation -;) ??? by kw2312
Hey - I don't live in Venezuela but want to come and visit by end of this year for vacation (4-6 week) and started researching a bit...therefore, I am open for any suggestions you might have and willing to share with me what places to visit, ...
Great tips up and down this post--I love it! A hearty shout out to everyone in the community for making this such a great resource :) Read More