Chloe.Frost
Indonesian expat in the Cayman Islands
Forum posts
16
About me
Indonesian
Lives in Seven Mile Beach
Registration: 27 June 2012
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I just came back to Hong Kong from a trip back home. After over a year in Hong Kong I thought there might be some reverse culture shock when I went home, but it was all good. Maybe because I wasn't really gone that long or maybe because home ... Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Well its not really an 'excellent deal', this deal is being offered to the general public - WP holder or not. Happy to share this information if you don't know it already :) Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Butterfield accept 10% down payment for 20 year mortgage. So you are not entirely correct on the 30% minimum Gordon. Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Gordon, thanks for pointing that out! No actually I don't know that already - I'm a renter, not an owner.. yet! Read More
What is your favorite movie? by semracengiz
My favorite is the 6th Sense, still :)
Zoolander and 40 year old virgin :) Read More
Can I survive on 71,000 IDR a month plus benefits by rhiggins
My husband was offered a job of 71,000 base salary per month after taxes, school allownace of 1,894,000 for our baby per month, medical insurance, semi furnished 2 bedroom apartment including all utilities, and car. Is this a good deal? Can we get ...
lol i think he/she is probably missing a couple of zeros??? Rp. 7,100,000 a month maybe?? Seem more realistic. If this is the case, I would think yes you can comfortably live in Indonesia. Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
question - is it true an expat MUST put 30% down payment to buy property in the island? Read More
I want to see where you live. by Fred
This is me. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=121573#527221 Fancy starting one for your country so we can have a peek?
sure! I dont mean to rub it in...but :) This view greets me every morning :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/leeva77063/IMG_1049.jpg When I feel like soaking up the sun, I walk to the beach next door, ... Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
..lets see, what I don't miss about Jakarta.. 1. TRAFFIC 2. TRAFFIC and oh ya, 3. TRAFFIC Read More
Mixed Marriages by Sanay
What makes a mixed marriage sail or fail?
the keys to a mixed marriage success - trust, understanding and compromise. Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I feel exactly the same when I visit my home country. (Jakarta, Indonesia). I have lived away for almost 11 years now. Whenever I visit, I feel like I am disconnected from everything. It stresses me out sometimes when I'm there, things are just ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in the Cayman Islands. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in the Cayman Islands. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Which kinds of ...
You can find anything from a studio to a luxurious mansion to rent here. I would suggest starting off with an all inclusive deal if you are a new comer. I believe the going rate for a studio is about CI$1000 per month. As for normal apartments, ... Read More
Driving license in the Cayman Islands by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Cayman Islands? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in the Cayman Islands? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank ...
I was able to simply show my US driver's license to get my CI driver's license. Pay, they'll take your picture and voila. I believe you will need to write a test if you come from certain countries though. Read More