Chloe.Frost
Indonesian expat in the Cayman Islands
Forum posts
16
About me
Indonesian
Lives in Seven Mile Beach
Registration: 27 June 2012
Activity
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I just came back to Hong Kong from a trip back home. After over a year in Hong Kong I thought there might be some reverse culture shock when I went home, but it was all good. Maybe because I wasn't really gone that long or maybe because home ... Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Well its not really an 'excellent deal', this deal is being offered to the general public - WP holder or not. Happy to share this information if you don't know it already :) Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Butterfield accept 10% down payment for 20 year mortgage. So you are not entirely correct on the 30% minimum Gordon. Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
Gordon, thanks for pointing that out! No actually I don't know that already - I'm a renter, not an owner.. yet! Read More
Your favorite traditional dishes from where you are by Julien
Hello, It' almost lunchtime here in Spain and I'm thinking what I'll have tonight ... There are plenty of traditional dishes, here are my favorites: > Jamon (Ham) -> the best of the best dish in Madrid. The "Jamon Iberico" is a more expensive but ...
My favorite Caymanian dishes - Oxtail, saltfish & ackee, and jerk chicken to name a few! Read More
What is your favorite movie? by semracengiz
My favorite is the 6th Sense, still :)
Zoolander and 40 year old virgin :) Read More
Can I survive on 71,000 IDR a month plus benefits by rhiggins
My husband was offered a job of 71,000 base salary per month after taxes, school allownace of 1,894,000 for our baby per month, medical insurance, semi furnished 2 bedroom apartment including all utilities, and car. Is this a good deal? Can we get ...
lol i think he/she is probably missing a couple of zeros??? Rp. 7,100,000 a month maybe?? Seem more realistic. If this is the case, I would think yes you can comfortably live in Indonesia. Read More
Buying property in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Cayman Islands? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Cayman Islands? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
question - is it true an expat MUST put 30% down payment to buy property in the island? Read More
Driving license in the Cayman Islands by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Cayman Islands? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in the Cayman Islands? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank ...
Thanks Harmonie! Read More
I want to see where you live. by Fred
This is me. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=121573#527221 Fancy starting one for your country so we can have a peek?
sure! I dont mean to rub it in...but :) This view greets me every morning :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/leeva77063/IMG_1049.jpg When I feel like soaking up the sun, I walk to the beach next door, ... Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
..lets see, what I don't miss about Jakarta.. 1. TRAFFIC 2. TRAFFIC and oh ya, 3. TRAFFIC Read More
Mixed Marriages by Sanay
What makes a mixed marriage sail or fail?
the keys to a mixed marriage success - trust, understanding and compromise. Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I feel exactly the same when I visit my home country. (Jakarta, Indonesia). I have lived away for almost 11 years now. Whenever I visit, I feel like I am disconnected from everything. It stresses me out sometimes when I'm there, things are just ... Read More
How many times have you moved? by Olivier de Montréal
Americans are known to move every 1 or 2 years... I wonder if you have moved as often as them... Was it in the same city/region/country? I lived in the Loire Valley, in Normandy and in Paris. Then i moved to Africa. Back to France, I lived in ...
I've moved three times, Jakarta, Indonesia - Houston, TX - Ottawa, Canada and here I am currently living in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Read More
Rent a flat or a house in the Cayman Islands by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in the Cayman Islands. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in the Cayman Islands. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Which kinds of ...
You can find anything from a studio to a luxurious mansion to rent here. I would suggest starting off with an all inclusive deal if you are a new comer. I believe the going rate for a studio is about CI$1000 per month. As for normal apartments, ... Read More