challenges of living in puerto rico
Puerto Rico is an incredibly beautiful and vibrant place to live. In fact, there is no other place in the world that I would rather […]
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Posts that describe what it is like to live in Puerto Rico.
how to get your municipal business license (patente municipal) in puerto rico
I think it’s pretty clear to longtime readers of this blog that I LOATHE waiting in lines. So you can imagine the sinking feeling I […]
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language in puerto rico
I get the feeling that most Puerto Ricans think well of Americans from the states and are proud to be Americans themselves so don’t be afraid to speak English if that’s all you know!
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a basketball lovers paradise
This time of year it’s not uncommon for the Atlantic ocean to look as serene as a lake. It’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch the sun set against […]
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western puerto rico beaches
“Where are all the trees?”, Holly said in shock the first time we drove down to North Padre Island in Texas. Growing up within walking distance to Kailua Beach, […]
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avocados, bananas and more in puerto rico
“You want some avocado with your eggs this morning?”, she said, smiling. “Yeah, I guess I should have some”, I drearily replied. I spent the last few […]
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trash and sea glass in puerto rico
It’s no secret that Puerto Rico has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere. That’s why it’s especially disheartening when you see some […]
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auto registration (marbete) in puerto rico
Every time I drove past the big yellow and red “MARBETES” sign I felt it, even if left unsaid: “I probably SHOULD figure out how to renew […]
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frightening lightning in puerto rico
While holed up during a particularly noisy thunderstorm in San Antonio, Holly and I spoke reassuring words of comfort to our boys: “At least we won’t have to deal […]
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locally grown produce in puerto rico
(updated on 4/20/2024) “Man, I’m am seriously craving some kale!” I couldn’t believe the words I just heard spontaneously erupting from my mouth. Two weeks of eating out before we received […]
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