puerto rican advocados
Remember when the price of food spiked during the COVID-19 lock-downs? What if that wasn’t just a one off event, but a preview of the […]
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a completely digital wallet in puerto rico?
Having canceled our family vacation trips last summer because of the coronavirus, I wasn’t about to allow this seemingly neverending pandemic rob us of our […]
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personal solar backup power in puerto rico
In the weeks following Hurricane Maria, it became painfully obvious that we were woefully unprepared for a prolonged power outage. Yes, our 1500W inverter (connected […]
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cash management in puerto rico
“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” Nassim Nicholas Taleb Building the life we wanted for our family in Puerto […]
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mosquito control in puerto rico
We thought we solved our mosquito problem for good with the balcony mosquito control tactics I had previously shared here on the blog. For a […]
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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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banks in puerto rico
The less time I have to spend in line, the happier I am. That’s why I consider the 9 months spent working on getting mail […]
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cash vs. credit in puerto rico
Holding the greasy paper trays and wooden skewers of some fresh grilled yakitori (essentially Japanese pinchos) at a bon festival in Tokyo this summer, I would’ve LOVED to […]
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mail service in puerto rico
Mail service is another of those things that just works in the states, but can take some extra effort here in Puerto Rico. Our condo […]
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diy backup water storage (for condos / apartments)
The dam at nearby Lake Guajataca made national news as it was badly damaged and nearly failed in the days following Hurricane Maria. This reservoir supplies water […]
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