jeanfinney
American looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in Nashville
Registration: 02 December 2010
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Brittany : any positive/negative tips by Tracybox
Hi /Bonjour 👋 Planning on moving to Brittany from Cornwall and looking for any positive/negative tips re: departments and any other general information that may be helpful Merci, treisi :)
If I were to move to Brittany - I wouldnt because of the weather, but if you are English....:) - I would move to Quimper or near there. Quimper is lovely and it is said to have the nicest weather. There is a strong Celtic culture too. Cool... Read More
Long stay visa by fentonsat59
Hey guys right here goes.. My wife and I would like to live in France. We are currently living in Australia. I am a kiwi married to a french citizen. We got married in Australia and have a daughter who is one year's old. She was born in ...
You can get residence permits of one year or more, I dont think there is such a thing as a "long stay" visa. I dont think so, but if you are legally married to a French citizen then it wont be hard, you can probably get five to ten year ... Read More
Overstaying the schengen zone x applying for French WH visa by Lesgross
Hi guys, I recently returned back to Australia from the UK/EU after living in Glasgow for 2 years. It came to my attention as I went to apply for a French Working Holiday Visa that during my time travelling in the EU, I overstayed my automatic ...
Hi - I can't give you a very definite reply, sorry. I am amazed that you received that notice but the UK is probably much stricter than France, where I have experience, since everyone wants to go there and there are so many illegal immigrants. ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in France by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in France? Is the public postal ...
I have always received packages and large envelopes within a reasonable time, but if electronic and other taxable items are shipped, they will hit you hard for the tax, even if it is listed as a gift item and not available in France. Within France ... Read More
Language barriers in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Mexico. What is the official language in Mexico, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
There is a lot of truth in what you say, and compassion too, bless you. Sometimes they cannot even buy a tortilla, and they work hard. Even the old. Not knowing Spanish is a real barrier to advancement, but the whole system of rich Ladino oppression ... Read More
Language barriers in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Mexico. What is the official language in Mexico, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
I was reading fast, in a hurry - I misread - it was from you! "A neighbor who speaks both Mexican Spanish and one of the Mayan dialects suggested I learn Mayan, I laughed and said I had enough trouble expanding basic Spanish." And then you ... Read More
Language barriers in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Mexico. What is the official language in Mexico, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
People have different aptitudes for learning languages. Speaking any language well requires a lot of time and focus, but I was into Spanish fairly fast because I already know French. And have a good level of linguistic intelligence. But about 50% of ... Read More
Language barriers in France by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in France. What is the official language in France, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
Wow you got lucky - with the people....where were you? Regions vary....I think I like the worse.... Read More
Language barriers in France by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in France. What is the official language in France, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
I will never forget a brief conversation I had one day with a French man in the Cevennes, at St Hippolyte le Fort, concerning some English people who lived near by. He said that they stuck to themselves and that this hurt the feelings of the locals. ... Read More
Language barriers in France by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in France. What is the official language in France, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
Some French speak some English and like to demonstrate that, but I can't imagine living here without learning the language. Expecting fo live in a country without trying to learn the language is an arrogant, egotistical and disrespectful ... Read More
Is it possible to own right hand drive cars in France? by DidierAubin87
Hi, can I ask you a question? Is it possible to import a right hand drive car to France? I found out some good deals for a used car at very cheap price so I suppose to buy used right hand drive cars for sale ...
Good reply. Yes, you see them from time to time, the Brits bring them, and I have even ridden in one! Less adapted of course to the conditions but you take that risk. Read More
Bank loans in France by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in France? What are the types of bank loans available ...
Hire a translator! :) And study French, obviously....You are living there now.... Read More
Bank loans in France by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in France? What are the types of bank loans available ...
Bank loans are very difficult to obtain, because the banks are very cautious. But avoid quick loan sharks like the plague! Read More
Is it possible to own right hand drive cars in France? by DidierAubin87
Hi, can I ask you a question? Is it possible to import a right hand drive car to France? I found out some good deals for a used car at very cheap price so I suppose to buy used right hand drive cars for sale ...
Yes, of course, there are a lot of Brits here. I see them from time to time and have ridden in one. The Brits come over the Channel on the ferry all the time with their cars, so they can't forbid them.... Read More
Dental work in Mexico 2015-2016 by IT1
What dentist(s) do you go to in Mexico? It's costing over $1000 a crown in the US (replacement crown) and I'm wondering if it's worth it to travel to Mexico for dental work. How does your dentist and their prices compare?
Hello folks. I would like to know if anyone has recommendations in Mexico for protheses - I am beyond bridges, implants, root canals etc. I need new and false teeth, sigh...So if someone can help me there with a KNOWN entity, I would appreciate it - ... Read More