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New Zealander expat in Vanuatu
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New Zealander
Lives in Vila
Registration: 21 February 2010
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What do you like the most in Vanuatu? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vanuatu? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vanuatu and the reason why you enjoy ...
Way to go Samsonlab. Totally agree. Hope you aren't bald yet :-) :-) Read More
What do you like the most in Vanuatu? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vanuatu? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vanuatu and the reason why you enjoy ...
Oh lord Michigan, After living here for a few years, it's hard to cope with the cold. Corrupt minister's is what I mean, and not the religious kind...................although!!!!!!! Never bribed a cop, and never will, in Vanuatu, that is. ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vanuatu? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vanuatu? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vanuatu and the reason why you enjoy ...
My theory to the beef is it, comes from unstressed cattle. Unstressed cattle = great beef. We too tried growing our own fruit/veges, then realised there's not much point, it's so cheap at the market, it's not worth the hassle. Unless ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vanuatu? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vanuatu? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vanuatu and the reason why you enjoy ...
First and foremost, the weather. No traffic lights, no parking meters, no Uncle Sam breathing down ones neck. Cheap fruit and vege's from the market. The gorgeous garden one can have. The different colours of the water. The warmth of the water. ... Read More
House swap Efate, Vanuatu. by Stuf
Hi we are looking for a executive house swap for 2 adults from mid Jan15 for a year. Would consider car swap as well. Our house is on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. It is an executive beach front home and we would like to obtain a similar standard ...
Hi Bakura, My response to the original home swap was not criticsm, far from it, it was an attempt to point out the "spirit" of home swaping. If anything, I was trying to help these people to open their minds to ALL offers, whether it be a ... Read More
Kayaks to buy by Marie Geraldine
Hello again everyone, Would anyone know where I could find a second hand kayak to buy in Vila? Cheers, Marie G
I will have a chat to my friend Marie. She has several. I will let you know. What sort are you looking for? 1 seater, 2 seater????? Read More
House swap Efate, Vanuatu. by Stuf
Hi we are looking for a executive house swap for 2 adults from mid Jan15 for a year. Would consider car swap as well. Our house is on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. It is an executive beach front home and we would like to obtain a similar standard ...
You are very welcome :cool: Read More
House swap Efate, Vanuatu. by Stuf
Hi we are looking for a executive house swap for 2 adults from mid Jan15 for a year. Would consider car swap as well. Our house is on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. It is an executive beach front home and we would like to obtain a similar standard ...
We have been involved with house swapping since the mid 80's when was in it's infancy. Over the years we have swapped well over 25 homes throughout the world. I have never understood this requirement of some people wanting a swap with a ... Read More
Lawyers and Legal Jargon by Uncle Baldrick
Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ...
Congratulations on your purchase, but PLEASE do it through a lawyer. I know of 2 or 3 incidents where people have bought property, only to discover, the person they bought it from, doesn't own it. We have a lawyer, but I can't recommend him, ... Read More
looking for retirement + business venture + advice with business idea by hshepherd
will be arriving in Vanuatu in 2 weeks. My family wants me to look for a retirement and possible business venture. I'm gonna have to stay a while and I might need to find work and housing. Any help with how to navigate the government red tape ...
Just tried to email you, recieved a "Return to sender" as Elvis would say :-) :-) Can you kindly check that your email address is correct. Many thanks. :cool: Read More
The other side of the Ni Vanuatu postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
That certainly is a lovely poem Bella, very apt. Read More
The other side of the Ni Vanuatu postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
I have thought a lot about Dyna's review, and have decided to reply. I see 4 different types of people who move to Vana's, and probably other places in the world. (1) People who have been transferred there for work, they complete their contracts and ... Read More
The other side of the Ni Vanuatu postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Leaving ones family/friends, country can be a little overwhelming. We moved to Port Vila in 2009 to get away from Wellingtons incessant rain, and traffic that was getting worse by the day. We could have moved out of Wellington, but that's too safe. ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Vanuatu by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vanuatu, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Absolutely not, no concentration required, I have a dozen more positives to add. There's no hard and fast rule is there?? Relax be happy my dear, lifes to short to quibble about something so extremely minor. Now I just might add another 12 :-) :-) Read More
5 good reasons for living in Vanuatu by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Vanuatu, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Wonderful Dayna. The weather alone, makes a gal delighted to be alive. No more brass monkeys getting in and out of the shower :-) Where will you live whilst here? I was chatting to another lovely lady a few days ago, who is seriously thinking of ... Read More