

torriani
Swiss °µÍø½ûÇø in Mexico
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Lives in Acapulco
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Registration: 29 July 2009
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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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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?

many thanks Read More


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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!

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

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


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!

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


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.

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


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? ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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