Yehuda Kovesh
@cochinjew
Australian expat in Cuba
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About me
Australian
Lives in La Habana
Speaks English, Spanish, Portugese, French with varying proficiency
Registration: 20 July 2011
About
My expat journey
La Habana, Cuba
Professor at University of Havana
Conferences at the National Institute of Endocrinology
Paris, France
I am based here while doing Projects among American
Indians, Cuba, Malaysia and Cambodia
Physican and Anthropologist
Melbourne, Australia
Friendships, Australian sense of Humour, Long drawn out dinner parties, sense of being HOME
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Satellite internet service in Cuba by Gabrielvolk
Hi. We are moving to Havana by the end of the month (my wife is a Greek diplomat recently assigned to Havana). Although I'm retired, I do freelance work for an international translation agency and the job depends on internet connection. People ...
Diplomats have superfast Internet connections available. The public Internet in parks and along the Malecon has reasonably good speed, comparable to many places in other countries. The public wifi is good enough for telephone calls and videocalls. ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Cuba? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Cuba? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
There are lots of foreigners who are working legally and illegally in Cuba. Most of the Jobs in Cuba are open to Cubans only, but specialized jobs are open to Foreigners. The pay system is difficult to explain. Embassies hire people on cuban ... Read More
Havana restaurants & paladares (Video) by Armando Ruiz
Havana restaurants & paladares: Restaurants in Havana are not just a place to eat, some of them are already centuries old, weather it is the food, the d茅cor, the ambiance, or all of it together, for the most part, they make a statement. ...
Situation in Cuba always raises passion on both sides of the fence or straits or airports. Having been fully aware of the situation in Cuba and many of its provinces, mainly in the east, since 1994, there has never a time to be in Cuba as it is now. ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Cuba by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Cuba is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Cuba? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I left yesterday from Havana and the week prior was one of the hottest and most humid temperatures that I have ever experienced in Cuba. I am well used to the hot weather, being a frequent visitor to Malaysia and SE Asia. I really don't think ... Read More
Lived in Cuba for 7 Years- Want to make friends by hass cuba
hello i have lived in cuba for the pas 7 years i did my medicine studies from there if anyone wants to be friends please message me ok thanx
Hola Gringo Brasileiro, oi Tudo Bem? The new ru;les of travel to cuba allows you to go on your own. You can either go directly from Miami or fly via Nassau or Cancun or Panama So many thousands of americans are visiting so hotel rooms are at a ... Read More
living abroad... CUBA! by sailingsoon
H! I'm seriously considering such from the perspective of a liveaboard on my own sailboat 鉀�. I'm not looking for a job, I just want to relax and explore the waters, ect. I'm self sufficient when it comes to food, water, ect. ...
Welcome to Cuba! The regulations are in such a flux, the embargo is on the paper but nearly 200 000 americans came to Cuba last year as tourists. From the point of USA, individual travellers can now travel to cuba for "cultural reasons", ... Read More
Cholera and Zika virus detected in Cuba by Veedushi
Hello everyone, If you are planning to travel to Cuba or you have already moved there, you are strongly advised to take note of current health hazards and take all necessary precautions. In fact, cases of cholera and Zika virus have recently been ...
Very kind of you to bring this to attention. But I have to add that no developing country including those with high prevalence of Zika has public health infrastructure as Cuba. For years Aedes Egypti brigades visit each house and look for evidence ... Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Cuba by expat.com
Hi, What are your tips and advice for getting a first job in Cuba? 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 would ...
Hello All.. To have paid employment is a complicated process. If you are brought to the country by a foreign company or diplomatic mission, it is an altogether different story. Immigration and visas are very strictly controlled. Wages for cubans are ... Read More
Healthcare in France by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in France ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in France? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I am a practising specialist physician ( USA, Cuba, Cambodia, Malaysia among the experiences). I categorically say that the health care in France is the best that i have encountered. My daughter was born at the british hosptial and at the end of a ... Read More