Allan R. Wallace
@cyberhug.me
American expat in Uruguay
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Lives in Punte Del Este
Registration: 03 November 2013
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How the National Sandwich of Uruguay Resembles the Country Itself by cccmedia
"Like almost all countries," a poster wrote in a novel mentioned on an obscure ½ûÂþÌìÌà thread, "Uruguay treats its tourists better than it treats its citizens." In the novel, 'Uruguayo Shade,' this author describes the ...
The taste of something superior and unique replaces the ineffectivly managed and expensive health insurance available in other countries. There is national health available to all of course, and the inexpensive and well managed mutulista programs ... Read More
There Are Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay -- Why Is That? by cccmedia
There are over six million Expats from the USA living in other countries, according to the U.S. State Department. ( reported at www.vivatropical.com ) Only 3,000 are in Uruguay. Ecuador has 39,000 U.S. Expats, the most of any South or Central ...
What we believe influences our perceptions. I've given information on UY health care which is "boots on the ground, paper in hand" factual. Some may want the facts forced into their understanding of insurance in other nations. There ... Read More
There Are Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay -- Why Is That? by cccmedia
There are over six million Expats from the USA living in other countries, according to the U.S. State Department. ( reported at www.vivatropical.com ) Only 3,000 are in Uruguay. Ecuador has 39,000 U.S. Expats, the most of any South or Central ...
I think you hit my main criteria. I want to live in a place headed the right direction. Short term many asian countries qualify. Long term I appriciate the potential of Sudamerica. Uruguay is stable and peaceful, those are good things. I'm at ... Read More
There Are Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay -- Why Is That? by cccmedia
There are over six million Expats from the USA living in other countries, according to the U.S. State Department. ( reported at www.vivatropical.com ) Only 3,000 are in Uruguay. Ecuador has 39,000 U.S. Expats, the most of any South or Central ...
Having lived in Uruguay for four years so far: 1) In Punta del Este the cost of dining is high if you eat out a lot. Year round rental housing in PDE can be very high. 2) If your prefered standard of living is being a consumer, there are better ... Read More
B-4-U Rent Out Your URU House & Move to Ecuador All Summer, Read This by cccmedia
Just guessing here, but maybe Cyberhug.me of Punta del Este (posting on the "Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay" thread) is not the only one planning this ... To rent out your house during high season in Uruguay and spend ...
Thanks. :) I'm a native Californian and have lived through severe El Ninos and La Ninas before. I suspect I'll survive this one also. Live ahead not behind, crafting not replicating, choose adventure rather than to be sure, for much of ... Read More
There Are Only 3,000 U.S. Expats in Uruguay -- Why Is That? by cccmedia
There are over six million Expats from the USA living in other countries, according to the U.S. State Department. ( reported at www.vivatropical.com ) Only 3,000 are in Uruguay. Ecuador has 39,000 U.S. Expats, the most of any South or Central ...
Uruguay has socialized health care that is supposed to be reasonable. Expats I've known joined a mutualista, a hospital plan that covers everything. I know happy users In Montevideo of both the British Hosp. and American Hosp. These Mutualistas ... Read More
Driving in Uruguay by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Uruguay? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
I enjoy driving here although it took a bit of getting used to. Off course I once enjoyed driving around LAX in a limo. Put on the head lights outside of cities. Bold, wide stripes across a crosswalk is one of the few laws generally observed and ... Read More
Transportation guidance needed by hollymacmurdo
Hello! My husband and I will be coming to Uruguay in November. We are interested in retiring in Uruguay but not sure of the best location for us. We would prefer a smaller community over a large city, such as Montevideo. We would like to visit the ...
I would fly directly into MVD, but I usually limit travel to small junkets, you may enjoy the bustle of many connections. Buses work well and are fairly nice, but a bit of online searching might find you a rental car at an offseason rate which will ... Read More
Safety in Uruguay by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Uruguay? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I live in Punte del Este. I not only feel safe here I am safe here, safer than I was in Southern California; from evil public or private. I have lived here several years and the high safety has remained steady. The only crimes that seem to occur ... Read More
How the National Sandwich of Uruguay Resembles the Country Itself by cccmedia
"Like almost all countries," a poster wrote in a novel mentioned on an obscure ½ûÂþÌìÌà thread, "Uruguay treats its tourists better than it treats its citizens." In the novel, 'Uruguayo Shade,' this author describes the ...
I think the healthy quality of the natural ingrediants mitigates problems. Good, real, unadulterated food may surprise your body systems at first, but you'll likely be healthier here than "back home." Food also tastes better here. Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
Thanks for the fair warning. As of this year I no longer had to go to MVD for my residency, the paperwork was all done in Maldonado. They still sent it to MVD after it was done, but the two times I've had to go to MVD were to meet the Lawyer's ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
Thanks for the updated info. I don't know if citizenship will be a viable option in three or four years. The world is changing so fast. I will save my receipts, slowly learn Spanish, and I'll see how to play the ball once I walk closer. For now ... Read More
Leaving the good ole U.S.A. by Bippy 96
Hello everyone, I'm trying to find info. on Uruguay in case things get worse here in the U.S. Barrack is a tyrant no different than Stalin or the others and he is intentionally destroying the country. The news media doesn't report it because except ...
I've read Expat Bob's blog. He is an entertaining character, but I think you are right. He seems to think happiness and well being can be found in a place rather than by your attitude. There is no such place. No wonder those who seek it are always ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
I have a cedula, but it reads "cedula provisora." My lawyer kept missing appointments, angered some bureaucrats, etc and it took maybe 6+ months to get this far. hopefully within a year of its issue I'll have the permanent one. Your arrival date in ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
I used a lawyer for my residency-in-process. I think the Escribano may be the better choice, one less layer of bureaucracy. If I were to do it again I might just go to a university and hire a student to help with the process. I took an every three ... Read More