Frank
@Frankincambo
American expat in Cyprus
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Polis
Speaks Only english, alas.
Registration: 24 August 2012
Activity
What do you like the most in Cyprus? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Cyprus? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Cyprus and the reason why you enjoy your ...
After all of two months living in Polis, I am most impressed with the courtesy and honesty evident in everyday life. Read More
Cyprus - one year on by Toon
Well as this is likely to be my 5000th post as an 禁漫天堂 member - I thought it was fitting to make my thoughts known of my experiences so far in Cyprus. We have been living here in Peyia in the Paphos district of Cyprus for one year having lived ...
I arrived almost one month ago and have no regrets. Thanks for your good advice, Toon ! Im staying at a friends place in Paphos initially. Bought a e1000 old car and going to Polis area everyday looking for a long term rental i can afford and ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
Hi Toon, I spoke to John, the car rental fellow. He has nothing available now, but was helpful in advising me about buying a used car. In fact, it seems everyone I talk to here is friendly and helpful. this will take some adjusting for me. ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
i will arrive in Larnaca from Doha on July5, traveling with a couple who have a place in Paphos where I can stay for the first month while searching for a place of my own - maybe Polis as I am most interested in hiking in Akamas etc. Do you know ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
...coming soon - for sure ! I have my one-way ticket on Qatar Air, arriving on July5. and an ongoing ticket to Athens for end of Sep just in case. I have a place to stay in Paphos for the first month, during which i will have to find a 3mos ... Read More
Tips for new arrivals by Toon
Part ONE Thought it might be handy for newbies to this sizeable rock and also those who have been here for a while to have a 鈥渓ist of things to watch out for鈥� when renting or owning or purchasing property here..I have compiled this ...
Toon, Thanks for that extensive guidelines= clearly, you put a lot of thought into that. So many warnings are kinda daunting, but i will boil them down to a checklist i can bring with me when searching for a rental. I have a couple of questions ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
Toon, i think i need to verify everything i find on the web to avoid unpleasant surprises upon arrival. is http://www.cyprusvisa.eu/ a reliable up to date source of information ? on one of the pages on that site it says Category F: Persons who ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
Toon, Re euro stability : Dont discourage/confuse me ! this is a hard enough decision as it is ! I figure it will be at least a year before the euro value rises, and by that time I will be established there and able to roll with it. ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
What is the Yellow Slip ? another consideration for me ? Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe ! by Frankincambo
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ...
Hello Bill, Thanks for your response = and the invite ! thats bad news about prices and good advice about a inquiring visit, however, I cannot afford a holiday like that - a rt ticket on Qatar costs almost 2000usd. I have to step off the ... Read More
Retired American coming soon - maybe !
Hello All, I am Frank, from San Francisco, I have been living in Phnom Penh Cambodia for several years because my US social security isnt enough to live comfortably in most places, I was recently told that the falling euro now makes it ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Cambodia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Cambodia. What recommendations would you ...
Phnom Penh is not a very pleasant place generally - the weather, the crowding, widespread poverty and glaring disparity of the priviliged, the chaotic traffic, the lack of open spaces, the rampant development without organization, the corrupt, ... Read More