Why Uruguay? An Interview with a South African Expat (1)
12/05/11 •
Despite its small size, Uruguay has much to offer would-be expats looking for a new country to call home. With a stable economic and political system that is weathering the global economic downturn quite well, plus a steadily growing tourism sector, Uruguay is becoming a popular choice for North Americans and Europeans who are less [...]
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Uruguay’s Best Retirement Spots (0)
12/05/11 •
Years ago, if you had made it to Uruguay for a visit it was mostly likely for a quick stop with a cruise ship. Lately, tourism and expat flow towards Uruguay is becoming more and more popular with people from Europe, Canada and the U.S. Families are relocating in search of a safer, more dependable [...]
An Expat Review of Language School, Spanish Uruguay (0)
12/05/11 •
When my husband and I started toying with the idea of a permanent move to Uruguay, I brought up a significant problem. Despite a working knowledge of French and Italian, I did not speak one word of Spanish. Mark came up with a kooky, albeit logical idea: I would spend two months on a solo [...]
Arts Watch: December in Uruguay (0)
12/05/11 •
This year has been a big one for culture and entertainment in Uruguay. Uruguayans seem to be increasingly interested in music, art, and the like, and there is never a shortage of options for a fun way to spend an evening out. Here is a look at what´s happening in Uruguay´s SODRE, the country´s foundation [...]
Immigration on the Rise (6)
10/16/11 •
Immigration to Uruguay is on the rise as the rest of the world is beginning to see what Uruguayans have known for decades: nestled between the mountains and the sea lies a tranquil country that holds the delicate balance between historic and modern, urban and rural, accessible and away-from-it-all. With many in the Baby Boomer [...]
On the Meat and Potatoes: A Guide to Uruguay’s Steak Culture (1)
10/16/11 •
It seems there is no simple translation for the word ‘steak’ in Spanish, especially in Uruguay. Meat-lovers are in a veritable paradise here: Uruguay is world-famous for its free-range cattle production; popular restaurants called parrilladas offer an array of meat dishes, and local butcher shops are ubiquitous. The only conundrum lies in deciding what part [...]
Raising Kids in Uruguay? A Guide to International Schools in Montevideo (1)
10/16/11 •
Uruguay´s capital city, Montevideo, is fast becoming a major destination for people from all over the world. It is home to dozens of embassies and consulates, and is teeming with beautiful places, interesting sites and fantastic opportunities for investments. Uruguay´s education system has always been good, and the private institutions here are on par with [...]
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