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Real Chinese Food in Uruguay!

July 9th, 2009 | Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Places to Eat, Uruguay - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Hooray for Chinese food that is actually somewhat like Chinese food in South America!

As an extensive traveler I have found that Chinese food is actually a staple restaurant in most countries. In that statement, I use the term “Chinese food” quite loosely. What most restaurants serve up (even if you see a Chinese cook in the back) is what residents of the local country think Chinese food should taste like. You can imagine this is pretty frustrating for a Gringo who grew up pointing to items on the menu because the waiter didn’t speak any English.

Gran China, which is located on San Jose 1077 between Rio Negro and Paraguay in Centro actually does real Chinese food. The Read more

Another Health Benefit of Permanent Life in Uruguay

July 2nd, 2009 | The Best of Uruguay, Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Gringo Favorite, Uruguay - Relocation | 1 Comment »

If you are debating getting your residency in Uruguay I am here to tell you another benefit of being a resident: if you are working for a Uruguayan company and paying into BPS (social security) then you are entitled to receive health insurance via the government sponsored Health Insurance Plans.

Many who come to Uruguay, work for a Uruguayan company, and have their residency benefit from these plans. The health care is reliable, the insurance actually covers a good deal, and I think you’ll find you are way better taken care of than with some of the health insurance providers in the States.

The only issue with the arrangement of this health insurance is that the directors of Uruguayan Read more

Tips for Renting an Apartment in Uruguay

March 20th, 2009 | Uruguay - Relocation, Uruguay - Tourist Trap | 2 Comments »

When renting an apartment in Uruguay, there are a couple of things you should be aware of. The actual sitting down and examining/negotiating on the contract is not difficult in itself. The terms are usually straightforward and in general there are only 4 parties involved: you, your realtor, the landlord, and the landlord’s realtor.

In Uruguay every contract includes a deposit equal to 3–5 months of rent, plus the payment of 1 month’s rent in advance and the service fee to the realtor which is equal to 1 month’s rent. So, be prepared to fork over a large chunk of change right off the bat. If you are planning on staying in the apartment for less than a year Read more

Tips for Deciding Where to Live in Uruguay

February 16th, 2009 | Uruguay - Relocation | 2 Comments »

The first step in moving to Uruguay is deciding on a place to live. The place you live will determine a number of other factors that you will have to face in Uruguay.

My recommendation, and that of pretty much every expat I have spoken with, is that it is always best to rent first, and buy later. I am an investor by nature and I know firsthand that deciding hastily, even when you are 100% positive it is the right choice, is never a good idea. So, before you even come to Uruguay, it is a good idea to research different areas, and make a list of the places where you are seriously considering relocating. Then, when you Read more

Attending University in Uruguay as a Foreigner

February 7th, 2009 | Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Relocation | 1 Comment »

Recently someone wrote me about studying abroad in Uruguay, and since going back to school seems like a pretty popular thing to do at the moment, I decide to write a post about the International Eduaction Programs offered by Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Universidad ORT Uruguay has developed a special semester program for international students who are coming from non-partner universities. To qualify for the program you have to have completed 6 months of Spanish study at your home institution.

The program at ORT includes a Spanish course/workshop – 3 hours per week/ 6 ECTS credits, orientation and academic advisors, and up to 5 regular courses from the programs offered at the University, according to your background and Spanish level. Read more

Casino Victoria in Montevideo, Uruguay

February 2nd, 2009 | Uruguay - Adults Only, Uruguay - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel is not only one of the most comfortable hotels in Montevideo, it also boasts the city’s largest casino, the Casino Victoria.

The Casino Victoria is actually two grand casinos, with slot machines and table games, and climbing jackpots. Games include baccarat, blackjack, bingo, horse races, and for the European guests, trendy French roulette tables.

As far as casinos go, Casino Victoria in Montevideo is a nice one. It opens daily at 2 pm, and offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the evening.

Casino Victoria is constantly adding new games, and working to provide guests with a variety of games to play. The staff Read more

Shipping Freighter Company in Uruguay

January 29th, 2009 | Uruguay - Business, Uruguay - Relocation | No Comments »

Almar Uruguay is one of the many companies that will ship your items to Uruguay. The company has been in operation for the last ten years, and serves as a Freight Forwarder and Logistics company.

The Almar Uruguay site is easy to follow, and provides comprehensive information on all their services, enabling you to decide if they are right for you.

Almar Uruguay provides customers with a comprehensive service, taking care of everything as regards to customs and more, whether you ship with them via land, sea or air. Almar Uruguay offers Customs Clearance, Merchandise Insurance, Port Storage Services under a Free Port System, warehousing of merchandise and more.

What to Pack to Uruguay

January 22nd, 2009 | Uruguay - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

People relocating always bring too much stuff and the ones who manage to bring a reasonable amount usually bring things of little importance and leave some of the small essentials back home.

I have seen it time and time again: people (those with families in particular) think that they should virtually disassemble their home in the States and reestablish it in whatever country they are moving to. This is not the best way to do things.

The Jazz is Back in Punta del Este

January 18th, 2009 | Uruguay - Culture, Uruguay - Family Friendly, Uruguay - Nightlife | 1 Comment »

Today marks the arrival of numerous international Jazz musicians to Punta del Este for the 14th annual International Jazz Festival.

The two day festival at the open air amphitheater of La Pataia begins tomorrow, Monday the 19th of January and ends on Tuesday the 20th. The music starts at 8:00 pm and entrance costs 880 pesos.

The evening will be divided into two musical sets. The first set will have a large Latin influence. Argentine singer Sofia Rei Koutsovitis is scheduled to perform, and she will be accompanied by Columbian drummer Samuel Torres. Argentine guitarist Frederico Dannemann will be coming in from Chile to perform.

Charlie's in the Kitchen at Lo de Charlie Restaurant in Punta del Este

January 13th, 2009 | Uruguay - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Lo de Charlie is considered by many to be a Punta classic: delicious food that always hits the mark, large portion sizes, and a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere.

The selection at Lo de Charlie is very wide, although the menu is heavy on the sea food, as to be expected. There are plenty of other choices, however,such as the insane wood-fired beef and lamb.

Unusual to many typical Uruguayan restaurants the vegetable servings are quite healthy, and the salads are actually the kind you would order as a meal!

Despite being on the more expensive side, Lo de Charlie gives off a more casual vibe, perhaps due to the fact that Charlie himself can be found at the end of Read more

Real Chinese Food in Uruguay!

Another Health Benefit of Permanent Life in Uruguay

Tips for Renting an Apartment in Uruguay

Tips for Deciding Where to Live in Uruguay

Attending University in Uruguay as a Foreigner

Casino Victoria in Montevideo, Uruguay

Shipping Freighter Company in Uruguay

What to Pack to Uruguay

The Jazz is Back in Punta del Este

Charlie's in the Kitchen at Lo de Charlie Restaurant in Punta del Este

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