| She has lived in various places all over the world, and now this American expat tells us what life is like for her in Santiago, Chile. Find out why she thinks Santiago isn't like any other Latin American city, her observations about the local culture and people, and why learning to speak the local language can be very important. |
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South America
Living in Santiago -- Not Your Typical Latin American City
Peru: Great food, kind and beautiful people, affordable and fascinating places to visit, and new, exciting things to do!
| It has been more than two years since American-born Peter moved to Peru, and during that time he has experienced something akin to being a jack-of-all-trades. A resilient sort of fellow himself, he advises expats-to-be and other expats to remain calm when culture shock sets in. He also gives helpful information on matters such as the local cost of living, and shares what for him are the pros and cons of residing there. |
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Family Sells Everything and Runs Away to Buenos Aires
| What's it like for an American family of four to live in Buenos Aires, Argentina? Expats Michele and Tom have been living there with their two young daughters, and here they describe why they moved to Argentina, the adjustments their family has had to make to conform to local practices, and what they love the most (and the least) about living in Buenos Aires. |
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An American in Bahia, Brazil
| Brazil has a magical pull on American expat Michael, who lives in the city of Salvador in Bahia. Here he gives very useful information on topics like what it costs to live in Brazil, employment opportunities (or lack thereof), and learning to speak the local language. Life in Brazil, and Bahia in particular, is an emotional roller coaster for him, and he's loving every minute of it. |
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Creating a new life in Porto Alegre, Brazil
| This American expat who goes by the name Loquinha Gauchinha has lived outside the United States before, but Brazil, where she's located now, has found a place in her heart. She describes here the joys and challenges she experiences living in Brazil, as well as some aspects of her expat life in a not-so-prominent city in the southern part of the country. |
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A Tango with Taxi Drivers in Argentina
| A country that arouses her passions - that's how American expat Layne describes Argentina, where she's been living for more than three years already. Here she talks about her work as a freelance writer, the unusual method she uses to taste various cuisines in Buenos Aires, and her suggestions about how to approach Argentine life and culture. |
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Enda Carey: Irish Expat in Buenos Aires, Argentina
| Irish expat Enda Carey left a career in banking to indulge his passion for travel, something he and his wife have been doing extensively since moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here he shares information on what it's like to live in Buenos Aires, his favorite activities, the prices of some of the local goods, and his observations about how certain things are done there. |
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Evan Kubitschek: An American Expat Living and Working in Argentina
| American expat Evan's expedition to South American landed him in Buenos Aires, Argentina - and he's loving every minute of it there. The minor inconveniences he encounters in no way detract from the pleasure he derives from living and working in BA, where he's content learning the language, writing, and living life. Read on for snippets of this young American teacher/travel writer's expat life in Argentina, and his tips for those of you who might be considering moving to Argentina. |
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The Adventures of a New York Girl Living in Rio de Janeiro
| Earlier visits to South American nations - especially Brazil - made a profound impression on American expat Rachel. She fell deeply in love with the country, as well with a Brazilian, and now lives with him in Rio de Janeiro. This young American expat gives us a rundown on her career in Rio, her opinions about the locals, and the ups and downs of living in Brazil. |
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Broken Pieces = A Whole World
| Jackson, an American expat living in Buenos Aires, doesn't regret moving from Chicago to Argentina for a second, especially since he's found so much energy, so many broken streets and so much material to put in his second novel. Jacskon lives with his girlfriend in Capital Federal, where he teaches English and does translation work. Read this US expat's witty perspective on life in Argentina, learn more about their short-term plans and find outwhat he really thinks about porteños. |
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