@ercoyc
Canadian expat in Suriname
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Canadian
Lives in Paramaribo
Speaks English Dutch
Registration: 13 April 2019
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New members of the Suriname forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Suriname forum? Don'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 ...
Having a mobility scooter will.present many challenges. There are no bicycle paths and cars can be less than considerate some time. Not all roads are paved. Keep in mind you'll need a visa to stay long term in Suriname. Canadians and Americans ... Read More
looking for housing in San Miguel de Allende by SteveandMarty
We are a retired couple living in Houston. We are looking for affordable housing in San Miguel for the period of 4-1-19 to 8-30-19. The hitch: we have old pets that we cannot leave here in Houston for that long, they'd have to come with us, 2 ...
We are arriving in SMA in two weeks. For the first five nights we will be staying in a hotel and hope to find a long term rental. We're looking for minimum two bedrooms with minimum two bathrooms. We have a yellow Labrador as well. Not downtown ... Read More
Moving to SMA with kids- ISO housing location recommendations. by sarajanebell
Hi all- We are moving to SMA in the summer of 2020 with 2 middle school-age kids. We would prefer to get a home in a gated community if possible. Can anyone recommend a community or give us any advice at all about where to move/look? Thanks so ...
GYC: Thanks for your detailed reply. It's certainly helpful. Are you presently living in SMA. I still have questions and hope you don't mind me bugging you. We presently live in Suriname and went to Trinidad to get our residence visa. We ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Suriname? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Suriname, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
We tried living in Suriname twice. It's a very small country with very little to do. Sure it's inexpensive. Medical is very affordable. You could live comfortable on about USD 2200 per month. Edward We will not do it again. Leaving the ... Read More
New members of the Suriname forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Suriname forum? Don'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 Karen: We are expats from Canada and presently live in SME (Suriname). We have our income from Canada and pay our taxes in Canada. In your husband case he probably will need to pay taxes in SME. Not sure. ReMax is not on my favorite list. We ... Read More
Moving to SMA with kids- ISO housing location recommendations. by sarajanebell
Hi all- We are moving to SMA in the summer of 2020 with 2 middle school-age kids. We would prefer to get a home in a gated community if possible. Can anyone recommend a community or give us any advice at all about where to move/look? Thanks so ...
Hi everyone: My wife and are moving to SMA on May 4th. (In two weeks). We'll be staying in a hotel for five nights. During that time we hope to find a house to rent for long term. Eventually buying something. Sonia Diaz has been very helpful ... Read More
New members of the Suriname forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Suriname forum? Don'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 Karen: To find a place for rent won't be a problem. Lots of places for rent. Both furnished and unfinished. I suggest you use a realtor. Private rentals can be tricky. They'll blame you for everything and you'll end up ... Read More