JackTrack
American looking for information about Colombia
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Lives in San Jose
Registration: 18 December 2014
Relocating with Family - Should I bring my car or not? by Lisa&Michael
Hi, we are planning on moving to Fiji within the next 3 months. I am not sure whether this is the best forum but questions is what we have. We have been looking for some time for a small business to buy and think we might have found one in Suva. ...
Regarding brining a car into the country--yeah, it's a pain. Best bet is to use a company that knows what they're doing since you can get the runaround quite a bit when trying to do it yourself (and it can be expensive). I've used A-1 ... Read More
Driving in the USA by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the USA? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
It really depends on where. Driving on either coast is a much different experience than driving in the Midwest, for example. Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Fiji by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Fiji. What recommendations would you give ...
I found this info very helpful! Cheers to everyone who contributed. Read More
San Francisco to the Wairarapa, sight unseen! by cali2kiwi
Hello All, My dual citizenship wife and I are moving to New Zealand as soon as our home here on the south edge of San Francisco sells. She has family all over the north island, and has visited several times. I am moving sight unseen. Well, ...
Wow, congratulations! That sounds like you have a very fun life and are about to embark on a new and exciting adventure. San Francisco has always been one of my favorite parts of the US. Good luck with your move! Read More
Tips for getting your first job in the USA by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in the USA? What are the job hunting steps to follow? Where to look for offers: newspapers, Internet, recruitment agencies, word-of-mouth? What are the top hiring sectors? What ...
I agree that resume is something that highlights you.It's essential to have a good resume in the US. Some jobs get stacks of them so those decisions are made very quickly. It's got to stand out. Read More
Jobs in media/writing/mass communication/reporting/journalism
Manish, I'm curious if you'd had any luck? I have a friend looking to do something similar. Read More
Working remotely for a U.S. company while in Parguay?
Does anyone have any experience working remotely for a U.S. company while living in Paraguay? My main concern is having a reliable internet connection since I can't work without one. My understanding is that telecom lags behind in a lot of areas ... Read More
Cost of living in Colombia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Colombia. Don't forget to mention where in Colombia you are living. How much does it cost to live in Colombia? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Good Lord, I can't way to pay something reasonable for living accommodations. Is public transport a reasonable way to get around or is it better to have a car/moped etc? Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia 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 all, my name is Jason and I'm currently living in the US & considering a move to Medellin sometime next year. I haven't thought that much about it yet, just starting to do the research and see if it's right for me. Basically, my ... Read More