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Living "English Speaking" in Santiago

Posted in Chile, expat, Personal on May 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Last week I went to Flannery’s an Irish Pub in Santiago to celebrate a friends Stag night. I had way too many beers but a great time. By the way if anyone from Flannery’s is reading this. An Irish Pub needs to serve Guiness – not just advertise it. I had one AHA Moment there [...]

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About the Smog in Santiago

Posted in Chile, expat, Health, Smog on November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have lived in Chile for over a year now and if you remember back my biggest fear was the smog. Here are my words on this topic from May 2009: As Smog was one of my main concerns about living in Santiago I will be reporting about it throughout the winter Since I do [...]

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From Facebook – discovering Chileans as a pregnant woman

Posted in Chile, expat on November 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »

What is on Facebook is private. For this reason no names are shown. Compare the above message with other Cities: London: Well, in London it isn’t so easy. I only get offered a seat on the train if I stare at people sitting in the ‘seat for pregnant ladies’. On the bus I don’t get [...]

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Como se dice?

Posted in expat, Fun on September 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »

a very short post just to say all is good. I have not been very active but as my tag line says: Don’t expect regular updates For my non Spanish speaking readers. The headline “como se dice” means: “How do you say?” Reason for the post. I have started taking Spanish classes again and it [...]

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Biking – skating on Sundays (roads are closed)

Posted in Chile, expat, Health, tagged green initiatives on May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have not done much sport lately because I never really found good paths for roller blading (inline skating) here in Santiago. Today I found out about that there are streets closed for cars in La Reina just for cyclists every sunday. The even better news is that this will be extended to La Florida, [...]

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Something I am looking forward to

Posted in Chile, expat, skiing on May 16, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Valle Nevado – Skiing in Chile I am scared about the smog in Santiago… yes (!) But as Liz mentioned there is a possibility to escape every weekend. The sea side is very near and has very clear and fresh air and today I investigated the ski resorts. I am originally from the Tyrolean region [...]

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Smog in Santiago

Posted in Chile, expat, Smog on May 8, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Foto Credit C.hileno (found via Image Search) One of my biggest concern about living in Santiago is the Smog. The six months I spent here in summer were amazing and while there was some smog in summer it was not at all bad. I know, I know the hard time will be the winter and [...]

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