Dionne
@Didialicia
Trinidadian expat in Croatia
Forum posts
28
Contacts
3
About me
Trinidadian
Lives in Rijeka
Speaks English and basic Croatian
Registration: 11 December 2012
Activity
Now In Istria by CupOfCoffee
Hi, I'm not really new to the board because I moved with my husband from Canada to Zagreb a few years ago. But what's new is that we moved out to the country in the middle of Istria. So I just wanted to update and say hello. I write ...
Hi Gabriella, If ever you come to the Opaitja region i am a member of the foreign ladies Crochet/knitting group....only a few of us out of many living in this area like being creative......we have just added a games night for other social ... Read More
learning Croatian language by rhose88
Been here for 3 yrs now but still can`t communicate using the local language, I have 5 books that my hubby and in-laws gave me but so tired of reading them,I always fell asleep every time I read those books.I wanted to learn through audio or videos ...
Did you try joining a class? I find it much easier to learn croatian that way as i am not one to open books, i need to be pushed. If you dont want to be in a confined classroom you can also get a tutor and learn one on one, its a little more costly ... Read More
retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999
As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please
Here is a link for sales of everything in Croatia.....I will post the property link for you. http://www.njuskalo.hr/nekretnine ...click on Stan for apt. and prodaja for buying then choose the category....for you will be ... Read More
retiring to Croatia from Britain by ann999
As we are British and members of the EU do we need a visa to move to Croatia? we have been given so many different misleading info. can anyone help? please
Island Hvar is expensive, its a popular destination for the rich and famous, so i would not base my decision on a visit there, but if you visit other parts of the country it is not expensive..... as yet. Read More
Best way to find a job for an Íæż½ã½ã? by almahsiri
Good evening all i will keep this as brief as possible . i am a expat residing in the middle east . my wife is croatian , question is whats the best way on finding a job in Croatia for a expat like me ? I have two degrees and am fluent in Arabic ...
Hi, The unemployment rate is very high in Croatia with many leaving the country to look for better opportunities ....most expats who are working here work for an international company that transfered them here, that might be the best way to ... Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
I think there was a problem with your link....it said that i had to log in or join which i did...but when i click on your link nothing comes up. I am involved in all types of arts and crafts myself.....every year i attend easter and christmas art ... Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Yes life here is very laid back....you will find the bars almost always filled in the main towns , even from early in the morning. For info you will need many of the members in my Internationals living in Croatia group on facebook will be ... Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Okay then good luck.....if you want more info and you are on facebook you can always join my group Internationals living in Croatia. I live near to Opatija and there are a few americans living nearby. Read More
Moving to Pula very soon by Robert Hayes
I am preparing to move to Pula in about three weeks to join my girlfriend in Pula. I am a totally and permanently disabled vietNam veteran and a retired psychologist specializing in traumatology, treating other survivors of trauma both in the V A ...
Hi Robert, I see you first post was almost 3 weeks ago...have you arrived in croatia as yet? I live in the Kvarner Bay area,,,,,you can find vehicles to buy and places to rent or buy on njuskolo....here is a link http://www.njuskalo.hr/ its ... Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
Yes there are many expats living in Rijeka, quite a few americans like yourself as well. Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
English is thought is all schools now, but all other subjects are in Croatian. A friend had to send his family back to Phillipines as there were no english schools in the Rijeka area where he is based in his job, and another friend is homeschooling ... Read More
getting work in croatia by pamela2013
i am from barbados and have lived in Croatia for five years and still working on my visa. I am thinking about going back to my home country because things are not working out for me. Is there any other way to speed the process? Need some advice. P.S ...
Hi Pamela, I am Dionne from Trinidad living in Croatia for the past 12 years. Are you on fbook? I created a group there Internationals living in Croatia and you can join and ask questions, this was a topic of discussion for a while as it seems ... Read More
Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a preview of our upcoming trip. http://globalexplorerclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/dubrovnik.jpg?w=480&h=320
HI Alan, They are not moving to Croatia permanently, they are travellers who live 6 months at a time in each country they choose, and they wont be needing a job. So they are not crazy or mental.:)) They are just coming to learn about the culture and ... Read More
Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a preview of our upcoming trip. http://globalexplorerclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/dubrovnik.jpg?w=480&h=320
You are welcome, I live in the Rijeka area, have been here 11 years now. Its not an easy place to move to but once you have an open mind and dont need to find a job here, then it will be okay. Read More
Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a preview of our upcoming trip. http://globalexplorerclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/dubrovnik.jpg?w=480&h=320
What part of Croatia do to you plan on staying? Its not normally hard if its on the coast as almost every house you pass will have signs up for rooms or apts for rent. In Sept there is more space available as the summer season is winding down and ... Read More