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Our Next Adventure

Our Next Adventure...

Uruguay has been our home for the past 16 months and we love it. Through the ups and downs of adjusting to life in a different culture, we have been truly fortunate to find ourselves in such a place. We are ready for a new adventure, most likely temporary but we don’t know....
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July 29th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Location Independent Professionals

Location Independent...

We are not professional bloggers- as I am sure you’ve guessed. We have day jobs and a family and sometimes those other commitments interfere with our travel blogging.  Honestly though, we could not be where we are in the world without the types of jobs we have created for ourselves. ...
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February 22nd, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

“Bueno, entonces”

“Bueno, entonc...

The challenge of learning the language  in Uruguay is that you have to use a local tutor, text or program.  Rioplatense is the local dialect of Uruguay and parts of Argentina.  There are some big differences between the Spanish here to that spoken in Mexico or other parts of Central...
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January 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Expat Turnover

Expat Turnover...

We have learned that not one, not two, but 7 families that we know in Montevideo will be leaving within the next 5 months.  Nearly all are leaving for work or educational opportunities, but some for a new adventure or economic reasons. Truth is, with inflation and the falling exchange...
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January 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Language

Language...

We have a 23 month old daughter who is in a stage of extreme language development. She can say many words/phrases in both English and Spanish and is learning more every day. As with any toddler, her comprehension of both languages is more advanced than her verbal skills and she gets...
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November 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Living Abroad Makes You More Creative?

Living Abroad Makes ...

Here’s an interesting video discussing how those living abroad tend to be more creative- possibly tied to language skills and adaptation. Interesting studies! “People who live abroad are more creative; and the more time they spend away from home, the more creative they...
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October 23rd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Remate- The Craigsli...

Except in Uruguay, it is a physical location and not an online ‘for sale’ ad. You can find any assortment of thing for sale at these remates (or auction houses). There are everything from antiques, to rugs, small appliances, farm equipment, architectural salvage and...
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October 19th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Week (and a half) in Review

A Week (and a half) ...

Spring in Montevideo is coming in fits and starts this year. Cold and rainy one day, 70 degrees the next. I’m amazed at how quickly time here is passing and we’re keeping busy with lots of different activities. Dia del Patrimonio was a great family day. We went to Ciudad...
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October 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

New Poll: Why Urugua...

We know why we’re here in Uruguay.  Now we’d like to learn why you’re considering/have relocated to this crazy little corner of the globe.  Select as many answers below as you like and feel free to add your own! Why Uruguay? (polls)
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August 16th, 2009
Posted by Brad La Nasa

Expat Network...

We’re so happy to have a strong Expat community in Uruguay to make our transition to life here easier. We have every intention of integrating into local culture here but in our months starting out, it is a great resource to have friends who speak your native language and have...
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August 15th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa