Brian Patrick Corcoran
American expat in Chile
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About me
American
Lives in Concepción, BiobÃo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 08 May 2017
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How to save money in Chile by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Chile? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
Buy fruit, vegetables and other foods at the farmer's markets. Buy cloths at second-hand shops and try to blend in. Buy clothing items that are locally manufactured (even if they are a bit more costly than imported Chinese junk). Hit the flea ... Read More
Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin
I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...
I have nothing against prostitution on moral grounds. It is just something that I choose not to involve myself with. (Costs too much) I am certain the local police are well aware of those places that host prostitution and that they could care less ... Read More
Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin
I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...
To be perfectly honest, there are plenty of "nightclubs" in Muerto Montt, many of which are fronts for just plain, flat-out whorehouses. Nightclubs however are not my idea of "nightlife". By "nightlife" I mean places ... Read More
Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin
I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...
I lived in Puerto Montt for several months some years back. The rest of Chile refers to Puerto Montt as "Muerto Montt" (Dead Mountain) since there is not much going on down there by way of night life (or any other kind of life). It is a ... Read More
Moving to Chile by austin_from_austin
I am a cook currently living in Austin, Tx but considering moving to Chile in the not too distant future. I've done minimal research on the internet but would love some insight from expats currently living and working in Chile. I am a cook so any ...
Hey Austin, I am from Austin, too! I've been living in Chile for the past seven years now. Since you are a cook let me tell you how you can make a fortune down here. There are two ways that I can see. First off, the ... Read More
TEFL opportunity is it a scam? by nidenel
Hello, I received an email about a Teaching English as a foreign language. It seemed pretty legit so I followed up on it. The place is called "International Center Institute" in Viña del Mar. Has any one heard of this place? The situation is 1 ...
I would want to know what organization certifies their TEFL qualifications and how they rank as an institution of learning. Ask them to provide you with contact info for some some of their former TEFL students. $200/month is peanuts for money. It ... Read More
New members of the Chile forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Chile 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 ...
Hello,\ I am currently living in Concepcion some 300 miles south of you in Valparaiso. If you ever get down here, contact me and we can meet for lunch. If there is any other way I may be of service to you, please feel free to ... Read More