Ulrich
German expat in Venezuela
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37
Contacts
7
About me
German
Lives in Isla Margarita
Speaks english, german, castellano, learning brazilian portuguese
Registration: 03 November 2008
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New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi. You better ask this question again in 8 to 10 years. For business Venezuela is +- dead. To live here on any income from abroad Margarita is super. But not to work. Playa el Agua is dead. Most pension houses closed for lack of clients. Fine ... Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
So you seem to be from Gorgetown, British Guayana. There are many of you here on Isla Margarita, like my good friend Franklin from Parika. I am german and I live in Porlamar. Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I live in Porlamar, sector Bella Vista. Friend Alan from the UK lives next door and John from 'down under' lives just around the corner. We meet on Fridays at the liquorstore Tacoronte in calle Jesús Maria Patiño next to ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Venezuela by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Venezuela means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
Hi, it is easy to meet the locals - as long as you speak a little castellano, at least the 'infinitiv version' like 'yo tener hambre'. Almost everyone starts like that! Very few people here speak english, only those who in the ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Great! Pleased to read this. If you want to have 95% of DolarToday let me know in private. Greetings Ulrich Ps: If you ever come to Margarita (and you surely will) call me: xxx We meet here every Saturday on the beach to enjoy a good beer and ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Even considering all the many negative points you'll be much better off in Venezuela than in Germany. I escaped from there 21+ years ago and I am very happy here. No slavery here. If you after your move receive something like a small pension ... 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, ...
Hello, I just came back from the Gran Sabana after climbing the Tepui Roraima and I have to say that there are mountains but as the name indicates it is mainly relatively flat, swinging steppelike country which nobody shold ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Hi, very simple. Leave your Rolex and your designerjeans in the UK. Let your pounds be paid to an account in the UK which you can handle online, come here and do as I do: live as normal as posible. 'Do as the Romans do'. Well, in this case ... Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
To every body who wants to know about Isla Margarita: I have been living in Venezuela for 21 years now, the last 14 on Margarita. Just contact me on ulrichdaniels@gmail.com. :( Venezuela is relatively expensive for those who earn their money ... Read More
Post office's in Venezuela? by kevlaw
Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows if and where there are post offices in Venezuela, mainly Cumana Sucre, does Venezuela have a postal system? Need help on sending visa documents to Irish embassy in Mexico. Kind regards, Kevin Hola, Me pregunto ...
Yes it exists. It is called IPOSTEL and is extremely slow and unreliable. Many things get lost. To send documents the only reliable thing is DHL. Ulrich Porlamar, Isla Margarita 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, ...
Hello, Maracaibo is for me like Denver is for a New Yorker. But it is the same country. So, first of all, do not believe more than the 25% most credible of what you hear. Do not believe anything that is repeated with frequency (the opposition uses ... 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, ...
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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, ...
Valencia is one of the industrial centers of Venezuela, that should say enough. Many people leave it. La Guaira is an industrial port, a place If you do not want to go far, go to the east, to Todasana or beyond, a bit dificult. If you want to ... 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, ...
Well, first of all, milk is for the calf and not for human beeings. You have it rotting inside instead of digesting it. If yo need calcium eat dark gree veggies as I do (I'm vegan and at 68 I have a hight bone density). On Isla Margarita there ... 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, ...
If you really have to stay there do not change at the airport but in a hotel. In general: try to make yourself 'invisible'. Try to get out of that town. I know, there are interesting places, but try to visit them in groups, with local ... Read More