Dionne
@Didialicia
Trinidadian expat in Croatia
Forum posts
28
Contacts
3
About me
Trinidadian
Lives in Rijeka
Speaks English and basic Croatian
Registration: 11 December 2012
Now In Istria
Hi Gabriella, If ever you come to the Opaitja region i am a member of the foreign ladies Crochet/knitting group....only a few of us out of many living in this area like being creative......we have just added a games night for other social ... Read More
learning Croatian language by rhose88
Been here for 3 yrs now but still can`t communicate using the local language, I have 5 books that my hubby and in-laws gave me but so tired of reading them,I always fell asleep every time I read those books.I wanted to learn through audio or videos ...
Did you try joining a class? I find it much easier to learn croatian that way as i am not one to open books, i need to be pushed. If you dont want to be in a confined classroom you can also get a tutor and learn one on one, its a little more costly ... Read More
retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999
As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please
Here is a link for sales of everything in Croatia.....I will post the property link for you. http://www.njuskalo.hr/nekretnine ...click on Stan for apt. and prodaja for buying then choose the category....for you will be ... Read More
Immigrating ...what are the biggest obstacles?
Hi Claire, I have been living in Croatia for the past 13 years, I would say that the amount of paper work needed can get frustrating. Also at the time i moved here i coud not get a lot of items i was used to, but now there are big shopping malls and ... Read More
retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999
As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please
Island Hvar is expensive, its a popular destination for the rich and famous, so i would not base my decision on a visit there, but if you visit other parts of the country it is not expensive..... as yet. Read More
Best way to find a job for an Expat? by almahsiri
Good evening all i will keep this as brief as possible . i am a expat residing in the middle east . my wife is croatian , question is whats the best way on finding a job in Croatia for a expat like me ? I have two degrees and am fluent in Arabic ...
Hi, The unemployment rate is very high in Croatia with many leaving the country to look for better opportunities ....most expats who are working here work for an international company that transfered them here, that might be the best way to ... Read More
Heeelppp
You might need to go to the Norwegian section for any questions on that country. Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
I think there was a problem with your link....it said that i had to log in or join which i did...but when i click on your link nothing comes up. I am involved in all types of arts and crafts myself.....every year i attend easter and christmas art ... Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Yes life here is very laid back....you will find the bars almost always filled in the main towns , even from early in the morning. For info you will need many of the members in my Internationals living in Croatia group on facebook will be ... Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Okay then good luck.....if you want more info and you are on facebook you can always join my group Internationals living in Croatia. I live near to Opatija and there are a few americans living nearby. Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Hi Robert, I see you first post was almost 3 weeks ago...have you arrived in croatia as yet? I live in the Kvarner Bay area,,,,,you can find vehicles to buy and places to rent or buy on njuskolo....here is a link http://www.njuskalo.hr/ its ... Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
Yes there are many expats living in Rijeka, quite a few americans like yourself as well. Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
English is thought is all schools now, but all other subjects are in Croatian. A friend had to send his family back to Phillipines as there were no english schools in the Rijeka area where he is based in his job, and another friend is homeschooling ... Read More
getting work in croatia
Hi Pamela, I am Dionne from Trinidad living in Croatia for the past 12 years. Are you on fbook? I created a group there Internationals living in Croatia and you can join and ask questions, this was a topic of discussion for a while as it seems ... Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
HI Alan, They are not moving to Croatia permanently, they are travellers who live 6 months at a time in each country they choose, and they wont be needing a job. So they are not crazy or mental.:)) They are just coming to learn about the culture and ... Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
You are welcome, I live in the Rijeka area, have been here 11 years now. Its not an easy place to move to but once you have an open mind and dont need to find a job here, then it will be okay. Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
What part of Croatia do to you plan on staying? Its not normally hard if its on the coast as almost every house you pass will have signs up for rooms or apts for rent. In Sept there is more space available as the summer season is winding down and ... Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
Hi John, Just saw your post. I am originally from the Caribbean and have been living near Opatija for the past 11 years. I would say the only reasons why i am here is my husband who is croatian and the fact that so far i feel safe here, compare to ... Read More
Expats where are you???? by nash13
Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)
HI Ana, There are many expats living in Zagreb, you can join Internations, the Zagreb group normally hold monthly gatherings at one bar I heard there was a Venezuelan lady and Mexican lady living here in the Rijeka area but i dont know if they ... Read More
Expats where are you???? by nash13
Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)
Hi Melidance, There are many expats living in the Rijeka area. Join our Internationals living in Croatia facebook group, tell us a little about yourself, and you will meet many expats living on this side of Croatia, and see when there will be group ... Read More
Best place to find work teaching English on the coast in Croatia? by davester
Hello All! I'm an American English teacher who is currently living and working in Kiev, Ukraine. I will be traveling throughout Europe this summer, but afterwards, would quite possibly like to settle down in some Croatian city or town in late ...
David i would say as a foreigner living here for the past 11 years that here is best to move to when you are either retired or dont need to work. I have an english friend living in Pula and started teaching english but was not enough to get by ... Read More
Expats where are you???? by nash13
Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)
If you are on Facebook you can check out Internationals living in Croatia, most members are foreigners living here in Croatia some are living in Zagreb. Read More
Expats where are you???? by nash13
Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)
Hi Nash13 I live near to Opatija, there are many expats living in the Rijeka area, if ever you drive down to this side you can let me know and i can arrange a coffee meeting with a few others. Read More
Christmas in Kvarner Area
HI , Like Gabriella said that Hotel Milenij is one of the nicest hotels that is usually open during the winter season, and Mozart is also open,both are located right in the heart of Opatija. The 4 flowers should be open as well through out the ... Read More
Looking for New Friends in Porec Area!
I just found this site so i am really late with a reply, but thought you might return to Croatia one day. I live near to Opatija about 1 hour drive from Porec, and one of my foreign friends also living here is from Czech Republic. So if ever you ... Read More
Those looking for friends & other Expats by joelc23
Hi, I'm in Thailand living currently but from the US and planning to maybe spend a year in Croatia too once I get married to my GF. But in reading posts here, I see many lonely expats wanting new friends and company. I just wanted to write and ...
Hi Joel, I live near to the Opatija riviera on the Kvarner Bay area. I meet with internationals living here often,there is 1 from Thailand living in Opatija. You can get a fairly good apt for 500-700euros monthly. My neighbour just rented his 3 ... Read More