Ulrich
German expat in Venezuela
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37
Contacts
7
About me
German
Lives in Isla Margarita
Speaks english, german, castellano, learning brazilian portuguese
Registration: 03 November 2008
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New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’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. You better ask this question again in 8 to 10 years. For business Venezuela is +- dead. To live here on any income from abroad Margarita is super. But not to work. Playa el Agua is dead. Most pension houses closed for lack of clients. Fine ... Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’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 ...
So you seem to be from Gorgetown, British Guayana. There are many of you here on Isla Margarita, like my good friend Franklin from Parika. I am german and I live in Porlamar. Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’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, I live in Porlamar, sector Bella Vista. Friend Alan from the UK lives next door and John from 'down under' lives just around the corner. We meet on Fridays at the liquorstore Tacoronte in calle Jesús Maria Patiño next to ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Venezuela by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Venezuela means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
Hi, it is easy to meet the locals - as long as you speak a little castellano, at least the 'infinitiv version' like 'yo tener hambre'. Almost everyone starts like that! Very few people here speak english, only those who in the ... Read More
Considering moving to Venezuela - Share your experience by Melroj
I have a nephew and he is being offer to move to Venezuela for 6 months, he is a futbol player and is being offer a 6 months contract in a team in the first division there. It is not in Caracas. We have a few questions about how real is everything ...
Hi, it is nice that someone wants to help our Vino Tinto! They need it! The supply problems (which in my personal opinión are intentionally created by the opposition, copycat to 1972 against Allende in Chile who fell over toilet paper the CIA ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Great! Pleased to read this. If you want to have 95% of DolarToday let me know in private. Greetings Ulrich Ps: If you ever come to Margarita (and you surely will) call me: xxx We meet here every Saturday on the beach to enjoy a good beer and ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Even considering all the many negative points you'll be much better off in Venezuela than in Germany. I escaped from there 21+ years ago and I am very happy here. No slavery here. If you after your move receive something like a small pension ... Read More
Your Advice - Do's and Dont's in Venezuela for vacation -;) ??? by kw2312
Hey - I don't live in Venezuela but want to come and visit by end of this year for vacation (4-6 week) and started researching a bit...therefore, I am open for any suggestions you might have and willing to share with me what places to visit, ...
Hello, I just came back from the Gran Sabana after climbing the Tepui Roraima and I have to say that there are mountains but as the name indicates it is mainly relatively flat, swinging steppelike country which nobody shold ... Read More
Moving back to Venezuela (for a good reason)? What do you think? by leirbag
Hi Guys, I am a Computer Engineer. Originally from Caracas, currently living in London (since 2011). I got married and have 2 kids. Lately, I've been thinking what it seems a crazy idea but here it goes. My salary in the UK is a descent one. ...
Hi, very simple. Leave your Rolex and your designerjeans in the UK. Let your pounds be paid to an account in the UK which you can handle online, come here and do as I do: live as normal as posible. 'Do as the Romans do'. Well, in this case ... Read More
Sending passports/visa application to a foreign embassy? by kevlaw
Hello, I am trying to see if anyone in Venezuela who has gone through the visa process that can give me info? I am trying to figure out what company is best to send your passport along with the visa application? My girlfriend is in Cumana, Sucre, ...
Hi Kevin, first of all: I would never send a Passport with any of those companies. Too many things get lost and Passports are very interesting to a lot of people. An important question: who is going to apply for a visa at which embassy. The whole ... Read More
Is there someone local (in russia) who speaks only english russian? by ecos202
Id like to hear from venezuelans who speak english russian and are already living studying russian in russia..there is someone local (in russia) who speaks only english russian and could help them improve this language
Very good for learning spanish is the android App Babbel. It is from Berlin, Germany, costs a modest amount but it works. Within less than a year I learned to comunicate +- well in brazilian portuguese. Read More
Is there someone local (in russia) who speaks only english russian? by ecos202
Id like to hear from venezuelans who speak english russian and are already living studying russian in russia..there is someone local (in russia) who speaks only english russian and could help them improve this language
Hi, I am afraid you are one of the very many who fell into the trap of local opposition propaganda. You find Venezolanos who speak english very well. They are almost all in their 60s and went to university in the USA in the early 1970s, when the ... Read More
New members of the Venezuela forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Venezuela forum? DonÂ’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 ...
To every body who wants to know about Isla Margarita: I have been living in Venezuela for 21 years now, the last 14 on Margarita. Just contact me on ulrichdaniels@gmail.com. :( Venezuela is relatively expensive for those who earn their money ... Read More
Post office's in Venezuela? by kevlaw
Hello, I am wondering if anyone knows if and where there are post offices in Venezuela, mainly Cumana Sucre, does Venezuela have a postal system? Need help on sending visa documents to Irish embassy in Mexico. Kind regards, Kevin Hola, Me pregunto ...
Yes it exists. It is called IPOSTEL and is extremely slow and unreliable. Many things get lost. To send documents the only reliable thing is DHL. Ulrich Porlamar, Isla Margarita Read More
Long term visa / residency by davedexter
Good evening Originally from Ireland and now living in London, I'm an entrepreneur and want to take a break from business. I'm well travelled and have been to many countries around the world. I would like to know more information regarding ...
Hi, there have been changes in the visa business. You have to get the visa from the Venezuelan Embassy BEFORE you come here. If you just come they'll give you a 3 months tourist visa at the airport but you can't stay longer. Please check ... Read More