We love lists, don’t we? In order to arrange our lives better, we strive to come up with some sort of list – of things we need to do or reasons we need to do them. Then there’s that satisfactory feeling we get every time we’re able to tick off a box on our lists. I ... Read More
Spanish students, or anyone familiar with Español, may balk at our greeting here. As they say, Bienvenidos a Chile – Welcome to Chile. For whatever reason, Chilenos tend to drop the “s” from the end of many words, and sometimes even in the middle. So, “Buenos días” becomes “Bueno día” or even “Buen día,” spoken ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Special guests Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about their Chilean experience and business ideas, slang, real estate deals featured, other highlights of the EAN website Radio Show Description Segment 1: Frank and Madeline Szabo talk about challenges, language learning, private schooling, overall experience. Segment 2: Szabos again perspectives on Santiago, ... Read More
From an historical perspective, economists recognize that countries with lower tax rates promote a stronger economy. This is due to at least a couple of readily observable facts: When corporations are allowed to keep more of their income, they are able to put more of it into investing, employment and expansion. When countries have low ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Chilean current events, buying in Viña del Mar, Residency Program (EA article), end of the Relocation Rally, Medical Insurance in Chile, EAN membership spikes! Radio Show Description Segment 1: PPD, UDI and DC representatives making noise about mayors closing public schools (Mayor Sergio Putol: Heroe of Macul), penalizing hooded criminals, ... Read More
Radio Show Topic More good stuff for newcomers to Chile: how new construction works, shipping containers and storing stuff, medical insurance, plus changes in the political process, slang words, house for sale in Viña Radio Show Description Segment 1: Political wrangling and nuances in Chile; Minister of Education Nicholas Eyzaguirre is not a PhD(c) from ... Read More
Home – What does it really mean? For some of us, it’s where we grew up. No matter where we go, whenever we return to the place of our youth, we just feel comfortable. And there’s a longing to return. For others, it’s more about people. No matter where your family is, this is home. ... Read More
When we’re looking for places to visit, especially if we consider them to be possible expatriation destinations, there are several criteria we consider. Some of these include basic freedom, property rights, the economy, tax structures, safety and modern conveniences. Depending upon your circumstances, another major factor might be climate. While there are things to be said ... Read More
As we explored a couple of months ago, driving in Chile will be a new experience for westerners. We tend to take the things we’re used to for granted, almost relegating it to common sense. Just yesterday, while discussing plans with the folks over at Relocation Rally, this topic came up. We have a tendency ... Read More
Radio Show Topic Not taking,the Blame, oil imports, largest telescope in the world going in, EAN membership and conference call, hydroelectric projects stalled, abortion, economic stats and politics, slang Radio Show Description Segment 1: Introduction to services, no one takes the blame in Chile, slang phrases having to do with corruption. Segment 2: ... Read More
