About Chui

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United Kingdom

Past Expat Posts:

Botswana

Tanzania

Hong Kong

Germany

Kenya

Some Forum Posts:

Cyprus: Seeking little coves:

Does anyone know of small coves accessible by car? We prefer them to long stretches of beach. We are trying to choose where on the island to settle and being close to sheltered, quiet, preferably shallow water is a big factor. They dont have to be sandy, in fact rocks (as long as we can get into the water safely) are preferred to the greyer sand in some areas. We are searching the whole island. :-)

Cyprus: Dust - when and how bad:

How bad is dust throughout the year? I am asking for health reasons.

Bahamas: Electricity and hurracanes:

Nassau has a huge problem with electricity, but they have recently employed a company to manage and sort it out. So maybe it will be fixed in a few years. If you look up any Bahamas news sites online you'll see articles about power cuts.

Bahamas: Resort jobs:

Unless you have something special to offer in terms of qualificiation and experience it will be hard as Bahamians get priority. I dont think I have ever seen a non-Bahamian/non-resident behind a bar or working in a restaurant here, but then I live on Abaco not in Nassau. But even on trips to Nassau that applied to all the places we went to.

Bahamas: USA LVN/LPN Employment:

I think you will find that this person is a Licensed Vocational and Licensed Practical Nurse. At least I believe that is what the title abbreviations mean.

Bahamas: where to even begin...:

Don't rely on getting 8 months straight off. The amount you get given when you enter depends on what the official thinks at the time of entry, you then have to go to the local immigration office to renew it at the end of that period. Each renewal is on the officials judgement. We have lived on Abaco over a year and have been given one month, 2 months and, on one memorable occasion, 100 days. At one point we were told we were too young (early/late 50s) to be given 6 months. :-) Regular trips off island are useful. Work. Could you do something remotely online? Both for that and your uni study you will need to be very sure that the internet is genuinely good wherever you go. Also it is wise to have a generator and surge protectors as you WILL lose power regularly and dont want to fry your equipment or lose work. If possible I would suggest not burning any bridges at all, try to do a trial run. Then if it doesnt work out you can slot back into your study course. See if you can take a sabbatical perhaps, or do a short online course that your current uni will accept as part of the degree?

Bahamas: Is It Possible.:

That must have been an amazing cruise. :-) Your best bet is to do loads of online research first, then ask more specific, targeted questions of expats. The Turks and Caicos Islands are not part of the Bahamas, so you will have to look at that separately. The Bahamas consists of over 700 islands and where you live or whether you can work there depends on what you are looking for and what work you do. Again online searches will help with this, I've given you a few links to start you off. It is very hard to get a job if a local Bahamian can do it. http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/ http://www.expatexchange.com/ctryguide/4119/18/Bahamas/Expat-Bahamas-10-Tips-for-Living-in-The-Bahamas https://www.internations.org/bahamas-expats/guide/moving-to-the-bahamas-15741/the-bahamas-visa-requirements-2 When most people talk of 'The Bahamas' they really mean Nassau. That is the most populated and busy of the islands. Then there is Grand Bahama and then Abaco, with decreasing population and infrastructure as you go down in size. It really depends on how simple a life you want and can handle. and if you are a boater.

Bahamas: Travel to Bahamas:

We've had 2 suitcases go missing in the last month (different occasions/flights) going though Nassau. Both eventually found but the last one had half the contents stolen. So we are rather anti Nassau airport and Bahamas Air at the moment so cant recommend going through there. Your routes depend hugely on which island you are travelling to. Eg there are direct flights to Abaco, to both airports. BTW we are selling beach front land on Abaco if you are interested! :-)

Bahamas: Winter get away in the bahamas:

Depending on where you are some islands are easier to get to than others. You can fly direct to Abaco (Marsh /harbour or Treasure Cay) from some places in the States. Abaco is a lot less built up than Nassau, also less than Grand Bahama, and far less crime than either. But is has more infrastructure than other islands I gather (havent been to the others) Everyone is very friendly. It also depends on what you want to do, if you fish or boat or just want to wander the beaches in peace with your dog. Also if you want to be right out of the way or near town. Treasure Cay (not actually a Cay, you dont have to cross water) is beautiful, with a couple of small shops, bars and restaurants but it is a 'resort'(sort of) so you wouldnt be alone. There are plenty of lonesome spots on Abaco though and the Cays off the Sea of Abaco are beautiful. Of course you'll have to check for rentals that take dogs. Perhaps check abacoforum.com. Also the Abaconian online for a feel of the place.

Bahamas: MEDITATION:

If we lived in Nassau we'd join you but we're on Abaco. Loved your bit about drums on the beach too, wish we could have come to listen. :-)

Date Joined:

1/13/2014

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