Kerryspirit
German expat in Ireland
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About me
German
Lives in Tralee
Speaks German, English, Greek and studying Spanish
Registration: 12 July 2017
TEFL in Mexico
I would like to have some info about working on a TEFL in Mexico. Does someone has experience in working and teaching English in Mexico? I am starting soon and my dream is to work in Mexico as an English Teacher. I have taught already but not on a ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
I love learning languages and I know German, English, Greek and now Spanish something which comes naturally to me. And I believe also my daughter will learn easily. Yea well I want to work and make a living in Mexico but I am still at the beginning ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Mexico. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
So if you are wishing to settle here you need a mexican licence did I understand right? Well I need to figure out first how long the visa is which the employer will organise as I plan to stay and work here not only for a summer but probably for ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Mexico. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Yea :D I live in Ireland I would not bring it haha. I mean if I would be able to use my licence (EU licence) to buy a car maybe and drive on it or would I need to do another licence... dreading it ;-) I love my car but it would not be paying to ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Does that mean I would be able to drive with my EU licence? Sorry what does that mean English to German and to Spanish? Yes I will try to connect with TEFL people here and try to get some info like would I be able to survive with it (for a starter ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 there, I am new here (well on the Mexico site I am already on the Ireland site where I live momentarily) and want to introduce myself shortly. I am German, living in Ireland in the moment with my 12 year old daughter. I have years of experience ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Ireland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Well I can give you a vague overview. How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Ireland? Rents and housing are becoming and already area a huge problem in Ireland. If you want to live in the bigger cities where are plenty of jobs ... Read More
Confused with the right offer
Hi there and welcome! Yes Dublin is great and also has lots of opportunities concerning work. The big issue, as you see realistically is the housing. Even today I heard in the news again that the minimum rent is around 1300 Euro and the most ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
Good luck. Housing is a REAL problem in Ireland especially in Dublin. AND its crazy expensive... Like two bedroom appartments in the town cost around 2000 + momentarily. Its a BIT better outside but there is a HUGE housing shortage in whole Ireland ... Read More
Secondary schools by Kerryspirit
I consider moving with my daughter (12) to Cyprus and in Ireland she just finished with primary school and will start secondary school then. I wonder how it would work with a teenager with English and German but no Greek yet (she learns languages ...
...and yesterday somebody replied that this program for foreign kids applies only to small kids and that they would totally advise me against putting my daughter into a secondary school with no greek that this would traumatise her, do you have any ... Read More
Secondary schools by Kerryspirit
I consider moving with my daughter (12) to Cyprus and in Ireland she just finished with primary school and will start secondary school then. I wonder how it would work with a teenager with English and German but no Greek yet (she learns languages ...
Hello again I just try to get info again from you :-) I am planning my trip to Larnaca and tried to find online names of public schools in Larnaca my daughter and me will visit. But somehow I was a bit lost. Can you tell me which ones are the ... Read More
Discount shops by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if there are any kind of discount shops like in the UK/Ireland? I know there are Lidl and Ikea but I mean like Euro shops, Mr. Price (I remember there were quite a few in Greece)!? Also love charity shops like second hand buy and ...
Yea I read that so I hope I can ship that with my car. Also read that especially when you are a tall person you have a problem :D Probably need anyway mainly summer/spring clothes and can leave the heavy winter stuff behind yay... What about ... Read More
Discount shops by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if there are any kind of discount shops like in the UK/Ireland? I know there are Lidl and Ikea but I mean like Euro shops, Mr. Price (I remember there were quite a few in Greece)!? Also love charity shops like second hand buy and ...
yea that is big here in Ireland too and you can get so many bargains - half my house is from buy and sell, fantastic stuff! Very good to know for people starting up like me with my daughter and knowing what I should bring and what not. It was ... Read More
Discount shops by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if there are any kind of discount shops like in the UK/Ireland? I know there are Lidl and Ikea but I mean like Euro shops, Mr. Price (I remember there were quite a few in Greece)!? Also love charity shops like second hand buy and ...
oh fab thats great news.... in all the cities I guess... cant wait to go on holidays/work trip now... Do they also have this USED / SECOND HAND culture in Cyprus due to the British influence?! Read More
Discount shops
I just wonder if there are any kind of discount shops like in the UK/Ireland? I know there are Lidl and Ikea but I mean like Euro shops, Mr. Price (I remember there were quite a few in Greece)!? Also love charity shops like second hand buy and ... Read More
Weather End of March
Thanks.. but its always average its always better to hear it from first hand ;-) Read More
Weather End of March
I just wonder.... :/ We are planning our trip to Larnaca Mid/End of March so we can do both, Networking and holidays. Can someone give me an idea how the weather will be this time of year? Is it already warm enough to take a dip in the sea and ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-)
Oh thanks Toon, I wrote to Abbeygate last week didn't get a reply yet so I will get back to them again. Do you know when you bring the car over you need to go straight away to the insurance/tax/VRT? Or you can do that online ahead of your ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-)
Oh ok I just got on approx quote yet with status and they told me 350/yr and tax 120 so I might need to give more details I guess. LOL EVERYTHING is cheaper than Ireland thats for sure. . I dont know what UL 95 is but that sounds much cheaper ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-)
Yea that is my experience as well when I lived in Greece. I cried my eyes out when I left for Ireland as I so loved the Greek culture and people. Same here I have no interest moving next to British neighbours I go to Cyprus not staying in Ireland. ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-)
Thanks for your detailled reply. I will have my car brought over from Ireland so I am thinking to be able to be maybe a bit more flexible. Guess on the outskirts of town as my daughter will go to school in town and as I am probably working fulltime ... Read More
Telephone scam
We have the same thing in Ireland in the moment... big scam Read More
Car buy in cyprus or import 6 yr old diesel car? by Eucharia63
Im looking for advice on what i should do. Would it be better to purchase a car there?
yea here too I am here on the lowest mileage in Ireland as I hardly cover any miles/km... Here I am on about 10k a year and hardly do that. I will be working loads so guess not much driving anyway for me.... ;-) Well my car next year will be 5 ... Read More
Car buy in cyprus or import 6 yr old diesel car? by Eucharia63
Im looking for advice on what i should do. Would it be better to purchase a car there?
Is a full comprehensive necessary in Cyprus? well my car is really quite new and I love it. And I had a car in Greece and I know the maniacs in the road, being very proud not having had one accident at all and I lived in the city :D So I guess I ... Read More
Pets in Ireland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Ireland have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Ireland? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Yup it is... its an additional hinderance to find a house... see message Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
Yea the chances to get a house for a still decent-ish price is when you move out of the cities into the country off the beaten track. Good luck! Read More
Car buy in cyprus or import 6 yr old diesel car? by Eucharia63
Im looking for advice on what i should do. Would it be better to purchase a car there?
:D That was a joke. Meaning I drive since forever and have also a non claims bonus forever. Yea I have that cert and I will bring it. Is it the same with full comprehensive which is really the one you are required in Ireland. Thanks a lot Toon Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
Buenos dias Maria... I did not know that you would pay even more for a house in Porto? Wow...I was offered work there and they told me it is cheap :-o Well you won't get a house for 800-900 Euro in a work-dense city in Ireland. These days are ... Read More
Car buy in cyprus or import 6 yr old diesel car? by Eucharia63
Im looking for advice on what i should do. Would it be better to purchase a car there?
They are in Cyprus too? Are they the cheapest ones around? Thanks... would also a "100 year" no claims bonus ;) work in favour in Cyprus ya? Thanks Toon you're a star :-) Read More
Car buy in cyprus or import 6 yr old diesel car? by Eucharia63
Im looking for advice on what i should do. Would it be better to purchase a car there?
Any tips for a good/cheap car insurance? As I got a quote recommended by RSS shipping and found it quite dear?! Status insurance I was quoted... Thanks Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 Marty, you don't say where you are in Ireland but I can tell you (being here myself for 12 years now) it is a beautiful country, great humor and lots of craic. Jobs are there especially in the big cities like Dublin, Limerick, Cork etc but we ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas by Kerryspirit
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-)
Yea that vibe I get from Larnaca too and of course the Greeks are amazing :-) So looking for an appartment where would you recommend? Is it ok to be able to live rent/work? Read More
Best Schools in Cyprus
Hi Edward, if we survive now that horrendous hurricane in Ireland right now :( I am thinking about Larnaca as the rents seem the cheapest there too and workwise its ok. I heard also that its the cheapest city?! Thats what I wondered, are the ... Read More
Good Larnaca areas
I just wonder if you want to rent in Larnaca (as I am looking there for work especially) is there a particular area where its nicer or an area you should avoid? Thanks I appreciate any experience :-) Read More
Cyprus's most expensive cities
How is Larnaca with jobs? Is that a place too to find jobs like Hotel/Tourist/Language jobs? And would you know about wages/rent, will they cover usually? As we are planning to move there in summer 2018.. Thanks again :) Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮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 ...
Is Larnaca a nice place, lively? For the Irish eyes ;-) Can't wait to get more info :top: Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮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 Chris that sounds fantastic... also from Ireland, Tralee. When you get an apartment can you share your experience about apartments, prices, areas etc? As we plan to go to Cyprus around summer to work. That would be fantastic!! xx Christine Read More
Best Real Estate companies in Limassol to do a tour with?
I would like to know too as we are planning too to visit Limassol/Larnaca... any tips? Read More
The best services to use when moving to Cyprus by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Cyprus? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Cyprus? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Ah that is fantastic. I adore cats too and was always rescuing cats here in Ireland and my daughter and me are part of the Animal Help Net Kerry. Unfortunately not much done for the much hated cats in Ireland :-( In the moment I have three and for ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Cyprus by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Cyprus? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Cyprus? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Thanks Toon (also a cat lover as I see ;-) ) ... any tips on spots? Thanks Read More
The best services to use when moving to Cyprus by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Cyprus? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Cyprus? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Thanks Toon. And rentwise which towns are better and could you live in one and get a cheaper appartement outside maybe as I will have a car?! Read More
The best services to use when moving to Cyprus by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Cyprus? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Cyprus? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
I am in the process of looking for work to come and live in Cyprus with my daughter some time next year. So in your opinion Larnaca is one of the best places to find work? As many people say its Limassol really, any ideas? Read More
Secondary schools by Kerryspirit
I consider moving with my daughter (12) to Cyprus and in Ireland she just finished with primary school and will start secondary school then. I wonder how it would work with a teenager with English and German but no Greek yet (she learns languages ...
That sounds all really promising... now I only need a job... I am applying in the moment for... thanks so much Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
The health area is quite a good area to find work in Ireland. The Healthsector including nursing, etc.... finding a home is a challenge.... Read More
Best Schools in Cyprus
Thanks so much for the information and great I can come back to you for more questions... :) Read More
Secondary schools by Kerryspirit
I consider moving with my daughter (12) to Cyprus and in Ireland she just finished with primary school and will start secondary school then. I wonder how it would work with a teenager with English and German but no Greek yet (she learns languages ...
Thanks so much for that information. Sounds really good and logical. I wonder do you have to pay for schools (fees, uniform etc) or is it free education. And are schools all the same quality or is there a different levels like private and local ... Read More
Finding a job from abroad
Job is no problem... there are plenty, housing is the problem! Many companies even pay for relocation if they are interested. They probably will as they are desperate for workers. But be aware of lack of housing and/or crazy rents. Good luck! Read More
schooling
Thanks Toon for your reply. I just wanted to know if they are free or if schools have fees. And of course if there are any opinions about wether one grammar school is more recommended than others. But dont seem to get any reply at all :-( Yes we ... Read More
schooling
I tried to post as well a few times info about schools (my daughter is 12) and did not get any reply at all :( I would be interested in how the school system is working, like the UK/Ireland? Is it free and how is it for a child to join with no ... Read More
Cyprus's most expensive cities
So Limassol is the city with the jobs right?! And what does mixed mean? It depends? Read More
Best Schools in Cyprus
I wonder if anyone can tell me the best schools in Cyprus. Especially for a 12 year old. And are they free? Thanks any recommendation very appreciated :) Read More
Rent/Living in Cyprus by Kerryspirit
I am considering to move from Ireland to Cyprus with my daughter. I have been living in Greece before for a few years so my language including German, Greek, English and bits of Spanish offers me quite a few opportunities to work and I am very ...
Thanks a lot yes you are right even it is also different when you have a child with you and not a big cushion in savings in the background ;) But its great to have found this forum to get necessary information first hand... I hope you don't ... Read More
Rent/Living in Cyprus by Kerryspirit
I am considering to move from Ireland to Cyprus with my daughter. I have been living in Greece before for a few years so my language including German, Greek, English and bits of Spanish offers me quite a few opportunities to work and I am very ...
Fantastic to meet more Nomads like myself ;-) And Cyprus it is for you now? I love the idea going back to my "greek roots" but still having a bit of a quality of life. So I just try to figure out if you can survive on having a job in ... Read More
Rent/Living in Cyprus by Kerryspirit
I am considering to move from Ireland to Cyprus with my daughter. I have been living in Greece before for a few years so my language including German, Greek, English and bits of Spanish offers me quite a few opportunities to work and I am very ...
Yes I was fluent even working on greek computer systems and still are kind of fluent and can write and deal with greeks quite well I guess ;-) So I hope to be able to have more possibilities there in Cyprus as the UK influence is there. In Greece ... Read More
Registering a birth in Ireland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in Ireland? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually required in ...
Well it was a long time I registered my daughter in Dublin then. Father does not have to be there, my daughters was not anyway, dont remember the documents but it was straight forward. Marriage cert, I think proof of address and paperwork from ... Read More
Secondary schools
I consider moving with my daughter (12) to Cyprus and in Ireland she just finished with primary school and will start secondary school then. I wonder how it would work with a teenager with English and German but no Greek yet (she learns languages ... Read More
Rent/Living in Cyprus by Kerryspirit
I am considering to move from Ireland to Cyprus with my daughter. I have been living in Greece before for a few years so my language including German, Greek, English and bits of Spanish offers me quite a few opportunities to work and I am very ...
Oh Toon you are fantastic, thanks so much for all this information. I think I have a vague idea of living in Cyprus due to my years in Greece but I have a feeling the conditions of life are better in Cyprus. Car insurance seems really cheap thats ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
You are aware of Irelands house crisis are you? Dublin is a fab city and great people, always loved the city but the housing crisis in Ireland is getting dramatic. Huge demand nada supply and rents going through the roof. www.daft.ie is one of the ... Read More
Rent/Living in Cyprus
I am considering to move from Ireland to Cyprus with my daughter. I have been living in Greece before for a few years so my language including German, Greek, English and bits of Spanish offers me quite a few opportunities to work and I am very ... Read More
Car import
Thank you toon, tell me is the insurance expensive in Cyprus? Read More
Car import
Hi guys can somebody give me an idea what it would cost to bring my car from Ireland into Cyprus? Living in Ireland in the moment and considering to move to Cyprus and having quite a new car, which i also totally love (also right hand drive in ... Read More
Looking for answers to prepare family move to Ireland by njoebott
Greetings, Here's the situation: 1. We are a large family currently living the USA - everybody is an US Citizen 2. My wife just got her Irish/EU passport last year, as most of her extended family lives in Ireland. She was brought to the US ...
I just want to add that residency in terms of accommodation is a very urgent matter in Ireland in the moment. There is a HUGE housing crisis with no supply but very high demand no matter if you are in a so called pressure zone like Dublin, Cork etc ... Read More
Childs schooling by Davidmc196
Ok , not sure if anyone out there can help with this one ... but am in the process of applying for visa's for my wife and son to join me her in Ireland from the Philippines , Ashley is 7 soon to be 8 and I have been looking for a school in ...
Oh so you are sorted, fantastic! Best of luck! :up: Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
Yes I find that too, its more difficult when you are a single parent with no family whatsoever. Then it can be very very lonely. I had and still have my struggles with that. I enjoy the positive sides which I absolutely love and love Ireland for ... Read More
Childs schooling by Davidmc196
Ok , not sure if anyone out there can help with this one ... but am in the process of applying for visa's for my wife and son to join me her in Ireland from the Philippines , Ashley is 7 soon to be 8 and I have been looking for a school in ...
Oh yea I lived in Lucan for three years I heard good things about this school. Ah don't worry kids learn so fast English. My daughter had beginning of 5th her school year a girl from Syria and she did not speak ONE word and now she is fine. I ... Read More
Childs schooling by Davidmc196
Ok , not sure if anyone out there can help with this one ... but am in the process of applying for visa's for my wife and son to join me her in Ireland from the Philippines , Ashley is 7 soon to be 8 and I have been looking for a school in ...
Hello there, I dont know if you know a bit about Irish schooling. But there are only two kind of school types here really. Catholic schools and so called Educate Together Schools. My daughter, 11 goes to the Educate Together school and as a ... Read More
Are you happy in Ireland? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Ireland? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Ireland is a wonderful country, full of compassion, support, fantastic landscape.... wonderful. And here comes the BUT: I find it also a very lonely place if you want to connect to the locals. The smaller the town the more difficult it is to connect ... Read More
New members of the Ireland forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ireland forum? Don聮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 ...
Hello there, I am a German native living in Tralee, Co. Kerry for the last years and in Ireland in general for the past 12 years+. Ireland is a wonderful country so beautiful and very compassionate and I have a wonderful relationship with this ... Read More