About andi2001

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Trinidad & Tobago: Moving soon with kids:

Definitely bring home decor for the way you want your new house to look. Rugs, pictures, decorative pillows and very expensive. Diffusers and scented candles are very expensive here also. Bring your kitchen items, dish towels, and small appliances also. Things I wish i had brought more of: nice, quality rugs. They are outrageous here. You can't buy Saltine crackers either... Food is expensive, but you will save money because there isn't much else to spend it on in Trinidad.

Trinidad & Tobago: tennis:

Hello, I play on a ladies doubles tennis league in Houston, anything similar in POS. Moving close to the Int. School next week.

Trinidad & Tobago: moving to Westmoorings:

Hello, We are moving from Houston to Trinidad in the Westmoorings neighborhood. My 11 year old son will attend the International School. Looking for some tips on this move. Housing seems to be far more expensive than Houston for what you seem to get. Any suggestions of items that are definitely worth moving and items that are easy to purchase... How about clothes? or just decorative furnishings? Thanks.. Does anyone know of women's tennis association or doubles league? Also curious about what to do for long distance phone service. Looking for some direction?

Trinidad & Tobago: Living in Trinidad:

Hello, I have been living in Port of Spain for a year and a half. I agree with the previous comment suggesting you take a vacation first. I would anyone moving to any location to do the same. i am from the US, so my perspective may be different. Safety is an issue for me as I have a child. we live in a secure tower in the Westmoorings area. He has very good friends in the international School. For me the bureaucracy is a night mare. it took hours to open a bank account. There are rigorous steps to applying for a driver;s license , so be prepared to spend four or more hours to do so. If these types of occurrences are normal for you, then you will be fine. The traffic for me is atrocious; however, we have very wide and well-paved roads in the US...thus the shock. The grocery stores are small and since many products are imported, prices are high and getting higher. It is extremely difficult to secure a work permit now as the government is forcing repatriation from local companies to keep in line with their mandate for local content only. I hope this is helpful to you before making your decision.

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