smurfer
American expat in Aruba
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Registration: 18 February 2023
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Where to live? by GBruce
Coming to the island in late June for a look-see. Where to live, where to shop, etc? Standard resident-to-be questions. Any suggestions appreciated...
@GBruce Shopping Groceries - Do-it Super Center better prices, rewards, Ling and Sons more American brands, Super Foods Dutch imports. excellent selection for charcuterie board. horrible lines on SatIf you decide to stay - price smart membership ... Read More
Moving to Aruba for 2 years, need advice by scottwilder
Hello, my wife has an opportunity to work in Aruba for a period of 2 years, no less but an option for more. I have a feeling we will have island fever after 2 years. I would like to start a correspondence with some expats living there. We are 60 ...
@scottwilder Hi Scott,I'm not a full expat in that i am doing the snow bird, 180 day residency only. Started in fall 22. If you are looking to rent, I'd suggest San Nicolas. Yes she will have the commute traffic to the airport but you'll have a ... Read More
Americans retired in Aruba by Toogabi
Hi. my husband and I are curios about other Americans who have retired in Aruba. we would love to know about your experiences with day to day life here. Thank you in advance!Gabi
Hi Gabi, I'm on my third year of snowbirding in Aruba so it's only part time, and it's getting harder to leave. I am happier with the simple options of beach or pool. My papimento is poco at best, but I've developed some friends and explore, ... Read More
Let's Get Together - Social Activity in Aruba by VidoDido
Hi Guys, I just to moved to Aruba recently and looking forward to making new friends and get to meet people from every corner of the world. If you are up for cup or a drink sometime, or if you just want to chat, walk or run, please comment on that ...
Hi just moved in Sept 22, retired have been working on the landscaping, out structures and decorating. Need to actually learn to retire and would appreciate some suggestions about social activities. Thanks Ann Read More
My friend and I are thinking about moving there. by mobilespatraveller
My concern is that we want to be out of the hurricane zone but Aruba is so arid . With no rain or fresh water rivers, what is the water source? is it ground water or brought in by freight? I want to plant a mango tree , a couple of banana trees, a ...
@mobilespatraveller been in the house since September, no garden yet mostly solo. Water has been 20 florin per month, electric being conservative has been 250 florin monthly. Read More
My friend and I are thinking about moving there. by mobilespatraveller
My concern is that we want to be out of the hurricane zone but Aruba is so arid . With no rain or fresh water rivers, what is the water source? is it ground water or brought in by freight? I want to plant a mango tree , a couple of banana trees, a ...
@mobilespatraveller Hi Valerie, I've been here 5 months, but mostly solo and no garden this year. I'm running at 29 florin a month with the pool full at 112. Electric on the other hand runs approx 140 bus being conservative. 935 sq ft residence Read More