Wayne
@Uncle Baldrick
New Zealander looking for information about Thailand
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English (fluent Native) Learning Spanish, so if you habla espaniol please speak in Spanish and help me learn ok (Gracias)
Registration: 02 November 2013
Chiang Mai for 3 months accom advice by Uncle Baldrick
Hi ex pat comunity, I'm planning to come to Chiang Mai in July this year for two weeks and scope out a few apartments to rent for three months in July August and September of 2020 I'm looking at 1 bedroom preferably with a small kitchenette ...
Thanks.... I'll go check is out Read More
Chiang Mai for 3 months accom advice by Uncle Baldrick
Hi ex pat comunity, I'm planning to come to Chiang Mai in July this year for two weeks and scope out a few apartments to rent for three months in July August and September of 2020 I'm looking at 1 bedroom preferably with a small kitchenette ...
Hey thanks for the advice, sorry for the delay in response.... life gets busy... less than a month to go. Read More
Chiang Mai for 3 months accom advice by Uncle Baldrick
Hi ex pat comunity, I'm planning to come to Chiang Mai in July this year for two weeks and scope out a few apartments to rent for three months in July August and September of 2020 I'm looking at 1 bedroom preferably with a small kitchenette ...
we've been checking out https://perfecthomes.co.th/ and I found a site called Hipflat. so there are a few around.... Wonder if any E-Pats have a first hand account with dealing on these sites Read More
Chiang Mai for 3 months accom advice by Uncle Baldrick
Hi ex pat comunity, I'm planning to come to Chiang Mai in July this year for two weeks and scope out a few apartments to rent for three months in July August and September of 2020 I'm looking at 1 bedroom preferably with a small kitchenette ...
Hey thanks for the heads up I'm going to check that website out and see what it leads to appreciate any advice I can get at this point in time Read More
Chiang Mai for 3 months accom advice
Hi ex pat comunity, I'm planning to come to Chiang Mai in July this year for two weeks and scope out a few apartments to rent for three months in July August and September of 2020 I'm looking at 1 bedroom preferably with a small kitchenette ... Read More
Laws Reinforced in Vanuatu Immigration Policy
Hi Ex-pats. I wrote this on our travel blog site when looking into migrating to Vanuatu... I hope it helps some of you in your decisions to move to the islands. After many months of planning and recently purchasing land in Espiritu Santo Vanuatu ... Read More
Lawyers and Legal Jargon by Uncle Baldrick
Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ...
No bad stuff, Our reason for selling as our passion to travel the world is much stronger.... with 35 countries under the belt we just want to keep going... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Vanuatu? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Vanuatu, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
We bought with the view to move to the Island of Espiritu Santo. But over the last 3 years our thoughts and what we were told about settling in Vanuatu changed. All signs for us pointed in other directions. We are currently selling. Our argument for ... Read More
Lawyers and Legal Jargon by Uncle Baldrick
Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ...
Well after almost 3 years of waiting we finally have our papers in order from our lawyers for our property.... Would I use our lawyers again Yes, but only because of the huge stuff up in the lodgement of our documents. and the offer of representing ... Read More
Shortcuts to Learning espa帽ol by cccmedia
If you understand some basic concepts, it's possible to learn or translate easily hundreds of nouns, adjectives and adverbs into Spanish. The spelling of the following English words (at the left) does not change at all from English to Spanish. ...
This is great and helps a lot. It takes a while to digest all the information, but once you start sounding out the words as pronounced in Spanish the sound in your head comprehends and the tones (of each word) have a sense of order. They say ... Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
You put up a pretty good case my friend, Vanuatu was bought on Emotion. It's a beautiful place and I do enjoy being there.... Just don't see me being there forever. The draw back is the exit strategy. After all it's a third world ... Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
It seems to me all countries that attract ex-pat retirees has the same phenomenon. We all go there because of the cheaper cost of living and then some bright spark cottons on and assumes that if the threshold is raised maybe the ex-pat will spend ... Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
OMG Just realised my spell check auto corrected my initial post and it posted "Columbia" instead of "Colombia" . A cardinal sin!! I am so sorry!! I Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
Hey thanks for sharing! Wow that guy walked al the way from Guatape to San Rafael - that's incredible! We hired a motorbike from Guatape Motos and rode to San Rafel, it's an awesome day out. I start my Spanish lessons in two weeks time, ... Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
Wow that's cheap. I never realised that Nexflix was that low. I just looked up the cost for Australia and it starts at $8.99AU per month. I could be something to check out.... Thanks for putting me on to this idea. Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
Sounds good, but I don't have Netflix - although have managed to watch season on of Narco's in Spanish (eng subtitles) was great! Read More
Considering Colombia by Uncle Baldrick
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ...
Thanks so much for sharing... My loving wife is booking me in to Spanish classes this week, but any extra places to pick up the language is great. I even frequent a local Mexican restaurant as the staff all speak Spanish. I've dowloaded Spanish ... Read More
Considering Colombia
Firstly, hi to everyone on this site we are currently living in Brisbane Australia. A year ago we left Columbia and we haven't been able to get Guatape out of our minds. Although we have never been to Medellin. We're thinking about ... Read More
Building Project Espiritu Santo
Putting it out there that we're coming to Espiritu Santo to work on our block we purchased a year ago. Our goal is to build a 3.5x5m wooden shelter in just 4 weeks. It's going to be a bit of an effort for the two of us who have never built ... Read More
Importing cars to Vanuatu / Espritu Santo by Uncle Baldrick
Hi everyone, I have a question that I guess an expat or two has either considered or done. We've looked at the price of cars in Villa and are now considering the option of bringing a car from the USA. Can someone please tell us what the duty, ...
Hey Vanuatubound, thanks for the posting. We're heading to Espiritu Santo on the 25th Nov and are now looking into a vehicle from China as the cost to import is cheaper ($1650 for our small car). From what I can decipher it's better to ... Read More
International Sea Freight To Luganville
Does anyone know of a shipping company that operates between China and Luganville without docking in Port Villa? I'm trying to avoid paying excessive inter-island freight cost that seem to be the local norm and also avoid the "Via ... Read More
Lawyers and Legal Jargon by Uncle Baldrick
Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ...
Thanks to you all who have replied. We've got a lawyer looking over the papers and are now just waiting to get the official nod. Everything is signed and we have a 14 day cooling off period that we included in the contract, so provided there is ... Read More
New members of the Vanuatu forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vanuatu 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Guys n Girls, We are Wayne & Elena. We're currently in Brisbane and are buying a property a few km up the road from Lope Lope Lodge on Espritu Santo. We've had 4 trips to Vanuatu over the last 9 months and are keen to hear any tips ... Read More
The other side of the Ni Vanuatu postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Bella M, it's great to have you as a friend and we appreciate the great support you've shown us in our decision to have a slow transition to Vanuatu, it's a shame that we're settling on the Island Of Espritu Santo - oh well ... Read More
Lawyers and Legal Jargon
Hi All, well after 9 months and 4 trips to Vanuatu we are now having documents drawn up to purchase 2.5 acres in Espritu Santo. Its a cash deal and we're wondering if 1) We need a lawyer? & 2) Who is a good Lawyer who is recommended. ... Read More
Pensions in New Zealand
Hey Kiwi's Here's a real situation that I'm hoping someone can shed a little light on about pensions. I'm a Kiwi and my wife is Russian. We both hold NZ passports and are NZ citizens. My wife lived in NZ from 1997 until 2005 before ... Read More
Importing cars to Vanuatu / Espritu Santo by Uncle Baldrick
Hi everyone, I have a question that I guess an expat or two has either considered or done. We've looked at the price of cars in Villa and are now considering the option of bringing a car from the USA. Can someone please tell us what the duty, ...
Thanks for the reply Kenjee and I'll check out the link however I was looking for some people who have experienced the importing of a vehicle process. I guess it's a bit like trip advisor, it's better to check out the reviews on business ... Read More
Importing cars to Vanuatu / Espritu Santo
Hi everyone, I have a question that I guess an expat or two has either considered or done. We've looked at the price of cars in Villa and are now considering the option of bringing a car from the USA. Can someone please tell us what the duty, ... Read More
Motorbike Hire in Taiwan to explore The Taroko Gorge Area
Hey Mike, Thanks for the advice, I haven't found a bike yet and I'm still looking. Can't wait to tick this one off. I've been looking at sections of the road via Google Maps and the road look amazing. - :) Read More
Motorbike Hire in Taiwan to explore The Taroko Gorge Area
Hi Everyone, I'm planning a 4 day trip to Taiwan in July 2014 and as an avid motorbike rider I discovered a road that I would really like to ride - The Taroko Gorge. So my question are has anyone here ridden it or know where a reputable Motorbike ... Read More
What's the Myth about Buying Real Estate in Malapoa by Uncle Baldrick
Hi Locals in Vila, we've visited a couple of times and are really interested in purchasing a property and making Vanuatu our new home. We hear that Real Estate in the suburb of Malapoa is on a decline yet others say Real Estate is at the bottom of ...
Hey Thanks for that info dayna and dave, Kick ass dog...hmmm wonder what breed is that. :)There were a couple of house for sale on C&K website but in a matter of a week one has sold already..The price was real cheap (although they did need a lot of ... Read More
What's the Myth about Buying Real Estate in Malapoa
Hi Locals in Vila, we've visited a couple of times and are really interested in purchasing a property and making Vanuatu our new home. We hear that Real Estate in the suburb of Malapoa is on a decline yet others say Real Estate is at the bottom of ... Read More
Meet some locals in Port Vila by Uncle Baldrick
Hi Guys n Girls, we're coming to Port Vila on the weekend of Nov 16th. We were there only 3 weeks a go and fell in love the the place, so we're coming back this time to look at property and the real opportunity to make a sea change. Love to catch up ...
Thanks Nick We'll send you an email...:) Read More
Meet some locals in Port Vila by Uncle Baldrick
Hi Guys n Girls, we're coming to Port Vila on the weekend of Nov 16th. We were there only 3 weeks a go and fell in love the the place, so we're coming back this time to look at property and the real opportunity to make a sea change. Love to catch up ...
Looks like it's just us BellaM at this stage... Still early days, maybe everyone's on "Island Time"...:lol: Read More
Meet some locals in Port Vila by Uncle Baldrick
Hi Guys n Girls, we're coming to Port Vila on the weekend of Nov 16th. We were there only 3 weeks a go and fell in love the the place, so we're coming back this time to look at property and the real opportunity to make a sea change. Love to catch up ...
Hey BellaM, hey thanks for all the info... Really looking forward to catching up with you :D Read More
Meet some locals in Port Vila
Hi Guys n Girls, we're coming to Port Vila on the weekend of Nov 16th. We were there only 3 weeks a go and fell in love the the place, so we're coming back this time to look at property and the real opportunity to make a sea change. Love to catch up ... Read More