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torriani

torriani

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Registration: 29 July 2009

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torriani replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Mexico by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

torriani

Acapulco is on the drug route. According to newspapers there are almost daily killings between drug gangs. I heard of 1 or 2 in the area of the Zocalo over the last 10 years or so. I live in the tourist zone near the Zocalo, visiting dance places up ... Read More

torriani replied to a thread
13 years ago
Yud

Banking in Mexico by Yud

Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the country] How ...

torriani

Unfortunately Scotia is hardly mentioned in Mercado Libre. So if you sell here you need a bank that is in common use. I noticed Scotia Mx does not add charge on teller machine if the $$-source is Scotia in CA. Read More

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14 years ago
torriani

Who is in Acapulco by torriani

I am exclusively interested in Mexico, specifically Acapulco. For me this website is too big going round the world. I consider cancelling. Any English writiung Acapulcuenos here?

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many thanks Read More

torriani replied to a thread
14 years ago
atnmpg

i guess it's a call for some advices on a relocation to Basel by atnmpg

Hi guys, I'll start a new job at Novartis in Basel (my last project was in Algerian and I spent the last 10 years in California and Nevada and...I'm vietnamese-french by the way :)). I was wondering how can I find a place to stay for a while until ...

torriani

the majority of people live in apartments, no hassle with repairs and you know exactly what it cost you to leave. Some are available from 3 month +, other prefer tenants that stay at least 1 year. You can move out before the contract ends if you ... Read More

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14 years ago
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How to make friends in Zurich by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or °µÍø½ûÇøriates) when you're living in Zurich :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Zurich?? Thanks in ...

torriani

join Toastmasters or other American social / sports club in Zürich, you probably find some local people in the club. Read More

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14 years ago
ccatz88

Maybe relocating to Basel and need info on schooling by ccatz88

My husband just got an offer from his company to relocate from US to Basel Switzerland. We are very excited by the opportunity, but we have a 3 year old son who is in pre-school. To move abroad, I will be quitting my job and hoping to find work in ...

torriani

you need not prepare anything. At child's age he will learn local language and go to local school like everyone else at same age. Speak English at home and let him write English to his current friends. What could be simpler? There might be 30 % ... Read More

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14 years ago
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Do and don't in Mexico by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Are you living in Mexico? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Mexico? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Mexico? Thanks!

torriani

yes, i am living in mx for about 3-4 month / year Read More

torriani created a thread
15 years ago

Who is in Acapulco

I am exclusively interested in Mexico, specifically Acapulco. For me this website is too big going round the world. I consider cancelling. Any English writiung Acapulcuenos here? Read More

torriani replied to a thread
15 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

Do and don't in Mexico by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Are you living in Mexico? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Mexico? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Mexico? Thanks!

torriani

Horn honking seems to be standard practice for taxi drivers - it is safer than leaving the car and fight. Observed. Read More

torriani replied to a thread
15 years ago
Maynris

Retiring in Mexico by Maynris

Mexico is back in the Top 6 countries to retire to. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the up and down sides, and areas to recommend.

torriani

I know a lot of retired people in Acapulco, full time. Consider it myself. Read More

torriani replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Living in Mexico by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

You are living in Mexico, or you used to live in Mexico. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Mexico? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in Mexico? ...

torriani

As to slow Mexicans: it took 1 hour to get a GSM cell phone chip with a talk credit equal to the chip cost (Telmex) and less than one hour for it to become operational. People who have jobs and need to start on time - do! It depends on competition ... Read More

torriani replied to a thread
15 years ago
jhaselwood

How Should I Move Furniture Across Border to Mexico? by jhaselwood

We recently purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta and are planning on pulling a 6 ft. by 10 ft. trailer filled with furniture and household goods from the US to Puerto Vallarta. How difficult is it to get the goods across the border even with a ...

torriani

winter 2008/9 I asked sea port customs Acapulco about the charge when I bring used household good as a newly arrived Rentista. I was told it might be about 3000 pesos for the lot. Unless you have highly valuable furniture items (your value) consider ... Read More

torriani replied to a thread
15 years ago
catrui

Hello--Main Topic: Dental Work in Mexico by catrui

Hi there. I live in the United States and am looking for information on having dental work done in Mexico: Mexico City, Oaxaca, or Mazatlan. If you are an °µÍø½ûÇøriot living in Mexico and have information on dentists and/or dental work, including ...

torriani

I had dental work done to the bone in Acapulco. Many years experience, never a real problem. Cost difference pays for air fare. Read More