List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Wed Jun 3 16:03:49 2009:
Any_opinions_on_Jose_Ignacio CommentUnder the radar? Jose Ignacio is hardly a secret.It's very nice. And yes there are probably some arrogant rich... There are plenty average people like myself as well. :) You haven't seen the Coast without going there. Steve ... - Sun May 10 11:45:33 2009:
Uruguay_on_Press_Freedom_Watch_List CommentEric-I feel fascist or socialist is mostly semantics at a practical level. A police state is a police state and the... Totalitarian path with a unique blend of socialism and fascism. But this is about UY, so enough said about N. America.... - Sat May 9 17:31:51 2009:
Uruguay_on_Press_Freedom_Watch_List CommentSorry. I meant the link below my... I meant the link below my name.... - Sat May 9 17:30:20 2009:
Uruguay_on_Press_Freedom_Watch_List CommentI'm not sure about how free the press is, but the government has its issues. (Check the link above for... here are pretty good. But like many places in the world, the government leaves a lot to be desired.Steve Bowman... - Thu Jan 29 19:23:16 2009:
Piriapolis_Real_Estate CommentForgot to add the link.Thanks,... to add the link. Thanks, ... - Fri Jul 25 12:20:10 2008:
Wish_to_relocate_to_montevideo CommentBoreas-Boy. It depends of you, but trying to live in UY on 1, 800 and exporting 1, 000 will be bare bones as... bare bones as hell. Uruguay in NOT cheap right now. There's a link above to an article that will be helpful. Steve... - Fri Feb 15 19:04:55 2008:
Dogs_in_Uruguay CommentWoodsmoke-My I suggest February. If you want a break from NW weather, and reasonable prices. February is a good... I suggest February. If you want a break from NW weather, and reasonable prices. February is a good choice. Steve... - Tue Feb 12 10:24:43 2008:
Dogs_in_Uruguay CommentMost hotels are not dog friendly.Vacation rentals are going to be a better bet although there will probably be an... be an additional damage deposit. Try VBRO.com is one source, or contact me. I have rentals in Piriapolis. Steve... - Wed Feb 6 11:11:12 2008:
Tourist_Season CommentWoodsmoke-Wilbur has it right; the patterns are about the same. Piriapolis is pretty dead May to October. The are... it there's not a ghost town feel. It does feel like a little out of the way village with very little happening.... - Mon Feb 4 17:11:24 2008:
Gastos_comunes CommentWoodsmoke-I feel like you have it figured out. The common area fees are in Pesos, annualized. About US$S578 or... it figured out. The common area fees are in Pesos, annualized. About US$S578 or $58/month for the 12, 000. Steve... - Tue Jan 29 16:02:03 2008:
EMPLOYMENT CommentPatricia-I sent you a personal email about this. As I mentioned, if you're looking for jobs in the domestic... jobs in the domestic economy in UY, or Piriapolis, the prospects are not great. Feel free to give me a call. Steve... - Mon Nov 19 13:17:55 2007:
Santiago_s_Blog CommentLee-We were on the Blog list. For some reason, we aren't any... were on the Blog list. For some reason, we aren't any longer? Steve... - Sat Oct 13 11:54:36 2007:
Saltwater_Fishing CommentRibbon-Good question? I don't know but I'll look into it when I'm in Piriapolis during the next few months. The... clues the fishing is good. Stop by the website and stay in-touch. This question has come up more than once. Steve... - Tue Sep 25 10:34:07 2007:
moving_to_Uruguay CommentRomania-I'm not sure about your industry, but in general, UY is not the land of opportunity for those seeking work,... UY, bring your job with you or have an international business that can be conducted mostly by phone/internet. Steve... - Sun Sep 2 17:02:27 2007:
Interested_In_moving_to_Uruguay CommentYeah Irv, for you it's 30% with the macho CN$.For us poor folk to the South, and our cheap third world living... with the macho CN$. For us poor folk to the South, and our cheap third world living standards, it's more like 25%! :)... - Thu Aug 30 10:34:09 2007:
Interested_In_moving_to_Uruguay CommentJoe-Hello fellow Seattleite. We have a second home in Piriapolis. This is a tough question about how much it... drop me a personal email or call and I'd by happy to answer questions. The US phone and email is on the site. Steve... - Fri Aug 17 12:26:24 2007:
Freelancing_from_Uruguay CommentDJW-I forgot to mention, if you have questions about buying property, stop by our site there's quite a bit of info... about buying property, stop by our site there's quite a bit of info about the subject. Steve Coastal Uruguay... - Fri Aug 17 12:21:03 2007:
Freelancing_from_Uruguay CommentDJW-Nothing special is required to by a flat but money and a... special is required to by a flat but money and a passport! Steve... - Thu Apr 12 16:19:59 2007:
Time_Shares CommentGot ya!I've done the pencil a couple of time shares and couldn't figure where the payoff was? That's why we rent... where the payoff was? That's why we rent when we're out of the country, or just buy something out right. Steve ... - Thu Apr 12 15:23:33 2007:
Time_Shares CommentI'm not sure time shares are really an "investment?" As a real estate investor, that's my 200 peso opinion (: As... need for a time share escapes me. In addition, you're not locked in to a tight plan; two weeks when available. Steve... - Tue Apr 10 09:49:41 2007:
If_I_decide_to_Visit CommentSorry! I must have gone brain dead. The last sentence in the above comment makes no sense.What I meant to say is:... makes no sense. What I meant to say is: Vacation Rentals by Owners has options. There is a link on our site to vrbo.... - Tue Apr 10 09:39:49 2007:
If_I_decide_to_Visit CommentIf you're interested in spending time on the coast, it's easy to find a furnished place for a few weeks or a few... for a few weeks or a few months.Vacation Rentals by Owners has options. There is a link of our site for to vrbo.... - Thu Apr 5 10:40:35 2007:
If_I_decide_to_Visit CommentLee’s suggestion of renting apartments for a couple of months is a good one.As far as the coastal area, I’m not sure... and Jose Ignacio. The natural settings are far more beautiful also. Our web site has pictures of both. Steve... - Sun Apr 1 10:45:31 2007:
Favorite_Sea_Resort CommentAnother site you might want to check out is Coastal Uruguay (see link.)The info. is geared to people who might want... or part-time basis. All the articles/posts have pictures of the area. PS: We have a second home there and love it.... - Thu Mar 29 21:42:06 2007:
Buying_Furniture CommentLee-This may be repetitive, but getting a credit card price and cash (USD) price will save money for major... Cash saves 8 - 10% with most merchants. Devino is one of the exceptions; they're too big for this game. Steve Bowman... - Thu Mar 29 21:27:40 2007:
Buying_Appliances CommentLee-One way we managed to save when buying furniture and appliances, was to get a credit card price and a cash (USD)... We found that most merchants offered better prices 8 - 10% lower for cash. Steve Bowman Editor Coastal Uruguay ... - Thu Mar 29 21:19:10 2007:
Costa_of_Living CommentLee-One of the soft variables for cost of living in UY is financing. For instance, real estate is a relative... is factored in, the picture changes. This is called Opportunity Cost. Steve Bowman Editor, Coastal Uruguay...
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