Patryka Chaves
@patryka
American looking for information about Spain
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About me
American, Single
Lives in San Juan de Alicante, Valencia
Speaks Some English, Some Spanish, Lotsa Spanglish
Registration: 28 May 2013
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I'd like to move to Tampico, but Mexico scares me. Opinions, please! by Eddie54
Hi folks, I spent a week in Ecuador (Guayaquil, Manta, and Bahia De Carraquez last June. I don't want to commit moving there before I try Mexico. I live in Texas, so Mex would be closer. However, I must be honest with myself: Mexico scares me. I ...
El Gringo Viejo, Thank you for you thoughtful insight into Mexico. You obviously have the experience to speak confidently on the subject. You also are not able to hide your love of Mexico. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts ... Read More
Free Beginners Spanish Course online starts 7 jan 2017 open university by brearlk
A free on-line course run by Future learn, an offshoot of the open university is starting on Monday. The 1st module is only 4 weeks so I am giving it a try. May be of interest to you too. :) futurelearn.com/courses/spanish-for-beginners-1
Sounds great! I hope the link will be approved. Thanks for sharing. Read More
Dental work in Mexico 2015-2016 by IT1
What dentist(s) do you go to in Mexico? It's costing over $1000 a crown in the US (replacement crown) and I'm wondering if it's worth it to travel to Mexico for dental work. How does your dentist and their prices compare?
I am leaving Sunday for Puerto Penasco. I plan to spend a week enjoying the warm weather and the beach. But my first stop on Tuesday is my dentist who will start the procedure for a new crown. My dentist is Albuquerque would charge me $800 for ... Read More
Will Be Moving To Spain in 2017 by SharpMolly
Hello: I am from the USA and am planning to move to Spain. I went to university in Madrid and then continued my government career. I am planning a trip to both Girona (Costa Brava) and to the Costa Del Sol. That said, I will be arriving in ...
I am not in Spain yet myself and won't be for a couple more years but I have been checking out a website called Kyero.....kyero.com. Of course, they have the usual properties for sales but lots and lots of rentals and they are classified by ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Lake Chapala for retirement- from San Diego by blondee
I am living in San Diego and looking forward to retirement. I am seriously thinking about mexico. I used to cross the border back in my youth when things were so much different. Spent a few vacations in Puerto Vallarta. I want simple and happy ...
Totally agree with you about the weather! Beach locations are fabulous but I know I would never make it through the summer at any of them. I am looking at the higher country.....in the mountains of Mexico because I do well in a cooler climate. I ... Read More
Driving to Colombia. Anyone has experience? by GMistral
Hello everybody! Has anyone driven to Colombia? Are there any requirements to pass the board on a private vehicle? What about for coming back to Ecuador? Are there any requirements to come back? How many days one can stay with a private vehicle in ...
Good Question....something I was wondering myself. Read More
Healthcare in Mexico by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mexico ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mexico? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Absolutely right, Gudgrief.....I have U.S. dental insurance and it was cheaper for me to travel to Juarez and get my crown fixed than my co-pay in the U.S. My dentist did a great job and they even submitted a claim for me on my U.S. dental ... Read More
Essentials to live in Spain by Christine
Hi, As an 暗网禁区 living in Spain, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Spain? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would recommend ...
Thanks very much for the information on the ex-pat website shop. What a brilliant idea. Some of the items I see listed after a quick read are just what I had questions about bringing to Spain. This is a good answer for where to find these ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
somewhere on the conversation string someone mentioned phone service....especially long distance for calls back to the US....I was commenting on the use of magic jack for long distance phone service.... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
I had great success with my Magic Jack telephone in Puerto Penasco....I totally recommend it if you have a decent internet connection. Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain 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 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, My name is Patryka Chaves and I currently live and work full time in the USA. I will be retiring in about three years and moving to Spain is my dream. As I am a descendant of Spanish settlers in the USA, I can not think of anything more ... Read More
import duties with FM3 visa? by mturcat
What can be brought into mexico with fm3 visa ?
Thanks for some valuable information that is hard to find. l, too, am planning on a big move to Mexico....probably to the Lake Chapala area....and it is such an unknown as to what a move will cost. I had seriously planned to travel with my truck ... Read More
Entering Mexico with pets by laureanne15
Hi, I am entering Mexico through Laredo with my two dogs. What documentation is required for me to bring my dogs into the country for six months?
I have been traveling to Mexico for thirty years now with my dogs. Officialling things have tightened up with bringing dogs into Mexico. According to the current regulations, one can only bring in two dogs......I have always traveled with three ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Pax, Thanks for taking time to answer my post. I appreciate the information. I, too, am looking for a new life and I am so tired of chasing the almighty $$. I want to live simply and enjoy my surroundings. Rosarito could be just the ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Buenos dias le de Dios, I am new in my research work on Mexico and just starting to look at various areas in Mexico. Thank you for your offer to provide some information on living in Rosarito. What type of accommodation do you have there and what ... Read More