Ava
@NotSoObscure
American and Jamaican expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American and Jamaican
Lives in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Speaks I am native English speaker, with conversational Spanish, more fluent when immersed
Registration: 07 July 2019
A hub to find reliable referrals
Imagine finding reliable persons to provide a service solely based on them being referred?! In my experience, I鈥檝e lost a lot of money paying for services and either workers didn鈥檛 show up or if they did, the job wasn鈥檛 completed ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Puerto Rico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Puerto Rico as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
@Cheryl In my experience, transitioning and getting my mail was really seamless. I have been using the post office PO Box for five years now, the only thing is the praised the price from $100 per year to $200 per year. I get all my mail. Just a ... Read More
Tiny Home All to yourself!
Aguadilla
$95
Welcome to the Healing Sun House! A tiny home consisting of one bedroom, one bath, kitchenette, 5 mins from BQN airport, Borinquen golf course, walking distance to the famous Crashboat beach, walking distance to supermarket, and more. You will enjoy ...
Banking by NotSoObscure
Hola! Is it possible to open Banco popular here in Georgia or do i have to wait to come to PR to open it there? I dont have an address there yet and wont have a permanent one when i get there right away?
And just a FYI Banco Popular isn鈥檛 the only bank that participates in ATH Read More
Banking by NotSoObscure
Hola! Is it possible to open Banco popular here in Georgia or do i have to wait to come to PR to open it there? I dont have an address there yet and wont have a permanent one when i get there right away?
Hey 馃憢 so I did get to open an acct but they called to verify and said I needed to be here and ultimately closed the one I did online. I鈥檝e since moved here and opened an acct Read More
Midwives in Puerto Rico? by AbbyW
Hi all, my family and I are planning on moving to Puerto Rico next month and I'm looking for a midwife. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't speak any Spanish so one who speaks English well would be preferable. :) We are planning ...
I am a Certified Holistic Doula and can be support alongside your midwife. That entails helping you with the other children, cooking, cleaning and laundry; massage if necessary! I am also a LCSW o can provide emotional support as well! Read More
Autoexpreso (toll pass) for recently shipped vehicle by Jt25
Hi. I recently had my car shipped over and in driving it from the piers to where I am staying are a couple of tolls, one manned and one unmanned. I wasn鈥檛 able to pay first one (unmanned) so at the next one (manned) I bought an autoexpreso ...
That is exactly hat I was told too! Thank you!!! It should be here in 2 week to Toa Baja. Read More
License by Anthonyrios
How old do I have to be to get a motorcycle license in Puerto Rico?
Yes, i started my process last week in Aguadilla and have my Drug program tomorrow morning. Once It i complete, I can give details on the process. ..I paid 43$ to the doctor secretary to do an eye exam and have the form completed as well as for the ... Read More
Children integration in a new school in Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Puerto Rico, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their children聮s transition is as smooth as ...
This is my worst nightmare! I have a 10 and 11 year old, who both have expressed the dread with going into school, not knowing the language and not learning. I home schooled for the past year and am prepared to continue if needs be, but would love ... Read More
Autoexpreso (toll pass) for recently shipped vehicle by Jt25
Hi. I recently had my car shipped over and in driving it from the piers to where I am staying are a couple of tolls, one manned and one unmanned. I wasn鈥檛 able to pay first one (unmanned) so at the next one (manned) I bought an autoexpreso ...
This was a right on time post, as I am also shipping my car from Atlanta. I will be picked up by this Saturday and we fly out to Aguadilla on Monday! My question is, should i not cancel my registration until i get there and receive the vehicle or ... Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Thank you for sharing! I will look into this and see about commute from Aguadilla. Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Thank you! I will message you , off the FB machine though. I am on way there on 30th of month, so behind with getting girls in school...they have been homeschooled for past year, so may have to do that if registration is too late. The prices thus ... Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Very helpful thread, thank you all! Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Thank you! That is the sentiment i shared with OP, and in no way was this to identify as a victim, and in reality, sharing the experience of being a victim, doesn't mean I identify as a victim now. If this is not a safe space to be able to ... Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
I also had the beautiful advantage of growing up in Bushwick Brooklyn and am the Madrina to 5 beautiful children of PR descent, one of my greatest honors. Choosing PR was not a hard feat at all :) Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Agreed! My goal is really to experience people without the label, as I was used to when growing up in Jamaica, so I have some years of a broken paradigm from my time since age 16 in the USA mainland, to get over and reset. I also do not want my ... Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Reciprocity with virtual hugs. Time for expansion, and living and witnessing hate and people being devalued, Hispanic, Muslim, etc. Lowers the vibrations of the human experience. Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
I loved every moment of this thread, partly because of the open candor of everyone, the knowledge of the island etc. I happen to be a Black woman, who, born and raised in Jamaica and didnt know i was Black until I moved to the states. Prior to ... Read More
Banking
Hola! Is it possible to open Banco popular here in Georgia or do i have to wait to come to PR to open it there? I dont have an address there yet and wont have a permanent one when i get there right away? Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
Thank you!!!! You know, as one who grew up in the islands, the concept of retirement is foreign to me. I was raised seeing my granny work the tobacco fields until she was 92 and then she decided to stop and lived another 8 years after. I observe ... Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
What is that website you can use, to get an estimate of the taxes on the cr once shipped? Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
I loved this so much, so much, i wanted to give you a high five and hug your beautiful wife. I laughed so much as well. I am glad it worked out and you boht found your dream home. Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico with kids by Priscilla
Hi, Moving abroad is an adventure for both parents and children: settling overseas is a challenge for each family member. How was the move to Puerto Rico for your kids? How did they manage to adapt to their new environment? Share with ...
Hi, can you share what you ended up doing and how the kids are adapting? Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
Hi everyone, I am Ava, pronounced AhVA. I am not yet an expat but in about 45 days I will be, and am truly looking forward. I actually just got back from a 2 week stay in PR, that was the trip to solidify my move with my children. A bit about me ... Read More
Summing up experience in PR by Sova
It's goin to be a year since I moved to PR (permanently excluding previous trips), and I would like to share the experience, view and my perception. Moving in PR and finding place to stay was a struggle. First of all, people usually set up ...
Thank you for sharing your experience. Sounds like in some areas, maybe more due diligence on your part too could have avoided some pitfalls, but it happens and i anticipate some of those mishaps, because some things you just have to learn thru ... Read More