Lynn Srravecky
@Journeyandbeyond
American expat in Puerto Rico
Forum posts
58
Contacts
15
About me
American
Lives in San Juan
Speaks English conversational Spanish
Registration: 03 February 2015
Following your life partner in Puerto Rico by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Puerto Rico. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hello to all, I normally would not have the time to answer this... but.. since on lock down I am enjoying doing things differently and taking time to reply to this important post. 21 years ago I was the "trailing spouse" as they say in ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
In reference to the Inverter... how quiet is it? I went to HD and did not find any. I am looking for a quiet Invertor for my condo... for fridge. a light or fan and charge my iphone and ipad Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
I live in San Juan and starting to look for a inverter (quiet) generator for my condo. I live in a garden apartment and just want one for fridge, fan and ipads, phone. Any suggestions on Honda vs. others? They say the Honda whisper is the ... Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Great... thank you for your service and I will pass the info on to the group coming Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Hi Rey, Not on here much... was trying to help a group in Mainland... I removed myself and asked her to connect directly. How do you do Private message on here? Thanks Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Yes, please send me the information to pass to her... thank you! Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Great... what number can she reach you at and your name? Thanks Read More
Stolen cars by ReyP
Interesting stats on car robberies: According to this article 2,459 cars have been stolen in PR in 2017. The towns with the most stolen cars are: Bayamón, Caguas, San Juan, Arecibo y Carolina in other words mostly in Metro areas. The most ...
Rey.. you are a wealth of information! Thanks for your service :) Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Please send me your name and contact info.. .Or you can contact her directly (Jill) (203) 522-1179 Thank you for any leads they can be of service with! Lynn Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...
Hello, They are going to be staying in Condado area hotel... Since they are not from here and a group of 6 women...I believe they would be looking in the metro area or not too far from that. But, I can give you here phone number and contact if you ... Read More
Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ... Read More
Car Insurance by afbr2000
Hello Everyone, What car insurance are you with and can you provide your agents contact information?
Hello, Good to know.... I may advise that this site almost banned me from stating my services for expats years ago... as I was not really familiar with their rules... We cannot advertise :( I appreciate your work and I imagine many others will ... Read More
Speeding ticket and the points system by cram1
So I just received a speeding ticket traveling on PR-66 from Fajardo to SJ. The officer said he clocked me going 79 mph in a 65. I am trying to figure out how to pay it. Doing to little research it seems I have to go to a "Colecture" or ...
Sorry to hear... Using WAZE app will usually advise if a police is in area... may help in future. I have fought tickets many times.. It is a process and you do not need a lawyer. I went to the Court house that applied to area and ticket... then ... Read More
Red Light Ticket, Taking it to Court - Need translator in Aguada by ericwilliams87
Hi everyone. My name is Eric. I moved to PR not too long ago with my wife Sabrina. We are currently living in Aguadilla. Not too long ago, we got a red light ticket while turning left at an intersection. But strangely enough, the light was a solid ...
Hello, My experience with Court and tickets is the following: When I went to the Court to request a date to contest... I requested a translator. When I went to Court and was in front of the judge.. there was no translator and they are required by ... Read More
Group from States coming in June to help victims of Hurricane Maria.
I am looking to assist a group of women coming in June to help victims of Maria. They want to paint, clean or whatever else a person or family need close to the Metro Area... They are only here for 5 days. Please contact me to let me know if ... Read More
How do you protest a $50 parking ticket in PR? by beachedbum
How do you protest, fight, dispute a $50 parking ticket in PR? Do you have to file in the same city as where you received the ticket, or can you file at any DTOP office? Or do you file in court?
What I have done is go to the courthouse in the town you received the ticket. You need to request a date to appeal the ticket. They will then schedule a date and you will receive something in the mail. At that time you can also request a ... Read More
WHAT WHAT??? Electric bill almost $600.00
Does anybody know or have had a problem with receiving an electric bill that is HIGH for time after Maria? I am told to not pay and wait till next cycle. Nobody answers AEE call either. Thanks! Lynn Read More
Banking suggestions - checks from stateside by EricDove
Hey all, Did a forum search on this but didn't see much on this specifically. For my business I get paid by check from many different sources, all from here in the states and Canada. I hate the idea of checks taking 2 weeks to clear in PR ...
Hello Eric, A also have many clients in the US that pay me .. some with checks most I get direct deposit. NOT a wire transfer, which the bank charges you a fee. You need to have an account set up in PR and most companies have the ability to do a ... Read More
Christian school for a family of 4 relocating to Puerto Rico by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, I have a client that is relocating to Puerto Rico in July with his spouse and 4 children. They are looking for a good Christian School to enroll their children. They were considering Collegio Menonita... Does anybody have any suggestions ...
Great site... I will send to them... Thank you! Lynn Stravecky Read More
Realtor needed for client in San Juan by Journeyandbeyond
Hello Group., I am looking for a good reliable Realtor to work with a client of mine coming to house hunt this weekend. He has a spouse and 4 children and looking in the San Patricio area. Can you offer any suggestions? Names, phone ...
Thank you! I will give him a call. Lynn Stravecky Read More
Realtor needed for client in San Juan
Hello Group., I am looking for a good reliable Realtor to work with a client of mine coming to house hunt this weekend. He has a spouse and 4 children and looking in the San Patricio area. Can you offer any suggestions? Names, phone ... Read More
Christian school for a family of 4 relocating to Puerto Rico by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, I have a client that is relocating to Puerto Rico in July with his spouse and 4 children. They are looking for a good Christian School to enroll their children. They were considering Collegio Menonita... Does anybody have any suggestions ...
Yes, they are Spanish speaking... Cost is an issue, as they have four children... They do not want to pay more than about $16,000.00 for the year for all children. Read More
Christian school for a family of 4 relocating to Puerto Rico
Hello, I have a client that is relocating to Puerto Rico in July with his spouse and 4 children. They are looking for a good Christian School to enroll their children. They were considering Collegio Menonita... Does anybody have any suggestions ... Read More
How to make friends in Puerto Rico by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Puerto Rico :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hello, Try the Newcomers Club of Puerto Rico... http://www.newcomerspr.com/ They are a wonderful group that caters to Expats, volunteer work and non profit events. Many activities and functions to join and meet people. Good Luck! Also Meet up ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
I have been working with Expats on the Island as well as one myself for almost 20 years. Biggest mistake across the board is "questioning" the local culture as to "WHY" it is the way it is. Learning about the culture when ... Read More
Mood stabilizers / antidepressants by ReyP
I been asked this question by a few members over the last year and some have posted but I have not yet seen a good answer. Do regular general practitioners are able to prescribe antidepressants and mood stabilizers or do people need to make ...
Hello, Good question.. As a licensed Psychotherapist working on this Island for 20 years... I can give you the following answers: A GP can give you prescriptions ... any Doctor can. Problem with that is that there is no other mental health ... Read More
Transferring or selling a car with title to an 18 year old in PR by Journeyandbeyond
Hello, Does anybody know if it is legal to sell or transfer the title of a paid for car to an 18 year old in PR? I asked my insurance company and was a bit shocked they did not know the answer... They suggested I ask a lawyer? I have a paid for ...
Thank you! Or he can take the government insurance... Read More
Transferring or selling a car with title to an 18 year old in PR
Hello, Does anybody know if it is legal to sell or transfer the title of a paid for car to an 18 year old in PR? I asked my insurance company and was a bit shocked they did not know the answer... They suggested I ask a lawyer? I have a paid for ... Read More
Suggestions for Vieques by Journeyandbeyond
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ...
Great tip on the ferry!! I believe we will just get some kind of rental when there? Golf car or jeep recommended? Read More
Suggestions for Vieques by Journeyandbeyond
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ...
Hello, Thanks for the information. I checked the place out and it looks great. I am going with a girl "friend" and looking for a place that has 2 beds maybe two bedrooms. Also, walking distance to most things and ideas where to ... Read More
Suggestions for Vieques by Journeyandbeyond
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ...
love tips! Thank you... still not sure what we are going to do yet. Planning on going Monday, April 10 and staying one night and returning next day... I am looking into the AirnB place but have no clue as to what area is best for walking to ... Read More
Suggestions for Vieques by Journeyandbeyond
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ...
Thanks for the info... will do :) Read More
Suggestions for Vieques by Journeyandbeyond
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ...
Good suggestions... No kids... just a couple of adults looking for fun, and beauty of Vieques... Also, good restaurants. Read More
Suggestions for Vieques
I have not been to Vieques since 2003. A friend is coming to PR to visit and we wan to take the Ferry there on April 10th and stay for one night. Anybody with suggestions on where to stay that is not too pricey yet not a dump? Also what to do ... Read More
Need a good lawyer..... by BearNVa
Hello... we are looking for a good lawyer to handle a case between residents of a condo complex and a construstion company... seems a construction company is suing all the residents of a particular building and some houses due to what they say is ...
Yes, you are correct about the condo rules... But, when I moved here 11 years ago there was no onsite active Administration.... I did not speak Spanish and I did not understand that about about the remodeling. All the residents here were doing ... Read More
Need a good lawyer..... by BearNVa
Hello... we are looking for a good lawyer to handle a case between residents of a condo complex and a construstion company... seems a construction company is suing all the residents of a particular building and some houses due to what they say is ...
At present the fines only amount to $400.00 for making changes to the terrace after it was built. They gave me the fines almost 4 years ago. I was looking for advice as to how to go to DACO or if you can hire somebody to do that for you ... Read More
Need a good lawyer..... by BearNVa
Hello... we are looking for a good lawyer to handle a case between residents of a condo complex and a construstion company... seems a construction company is suing all the residents of a particular building and some houses due to what they say is ...
Hello, I live in San Juan and have an ongoing issue with my HOA regarding fees for making changes to my condo (adding a terrace with a roof). These changes were done before we had an official BOARD and all residents at that time were doing ... Read More
Specialty Physicians
Hello and welcome to PR! I have been on the Island 18 years and seen and experienced everything with physicians as well as experiences of others. I would be happy to help you with any questions regarding medical.. I currently use a neurologist in ... Read More
I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty
Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...
Happy Thanksgiving all! I live in Bayamon/Guaynabo line and have for the past 10 years... in a gated urbanization. And... I work from home most days and it can get isolating for sure. Another way to meet people other than the Newcomers Club, which ... Read More
Are you going to pardon the turkey? by ReyP
Hi everyone, What are your plans for Thanksgiving? Will you pardon the turkey or enjoy a feast? Staying in Puerto Rico for the holiday or heading to the states for the celebration? Turkey is called Pavo in PR and likely will come in Frozen, so ...
lol... Well, as a mostly vegan healthy eater... I most certainly will be eating the PAVO and all the goodies as usual. I am not that strict and occasionally eat some fish or now Turkey. I love to cook and the smell of Thanksgiving. Very ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico with kids by Priscilla
Hi, Moving abroad is an adventure for both parents and children: settling overseas is a challenge for each family member. How was the move to Puerto Rico for your kids? How did they manage to adapt to their new environment? Share with ...
Hello... reading your post I felt your frustration and pain! I frequently work with Expats that get relocated in training's and they very often need a person to watch their little ones while we are in session. I have a very responsible College ... Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
Hmmm... I have never had a bill that low. I use ceiling fans during the day and only put on one... maybe two units on at night when sleeping. My bill is always $140.00 plus. Read More
Customer care in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Puerto Rico ...
After living here for 18 years.. .I think I have a sense of how to get service. First and foremost; we must remember we are not in the States and training and culture here is different. Secondly, establishing some kind of relationship or ... Read More
Are there stores like Whole Foods or Mother's Market in PR? by TravelingJ
I am mainly looking for a store that has alternative toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, etc). Any of you use essential oils? Is there any place to buy in PR or do you need to have them shipped? Thanks!
I find Costco has good organic items cheaper than Freshmart.. I so wish they would have a trader Joe's or Whole foods in PR I also asked Costco to look into supplying RAW items... they were going to look into it. Live healthy, go green... ... Read More
Family leaving Island next week - need to sell car - suggestions
Hello, I am trying to help a family with options to sell their 2012 VW Jetta ASAP! I already recommended Clasificados, which it is on there and not sure if there are any other quick options other than the dealers, which will take him for his ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Puerto Rico means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
Hi Everyone... Yes, being a "fish out of water" can be a daunting experience. I suggest doing what I have done... find things you like to do and join a dance class... cooking, outdoor sports or the New Comers Club of Puerto Rico, which ... Read More
Natural Healing - can i find garlic, lemon, honey in PR? by aguila en vuelo
I use raw garlic to kill viruses and also ginger root tea with honey for the same purpose. Honey will heal cuts and scrapes faster and with less scarring than any medication that I know of. I have also used garlic to remove warts. Fresh lemons kill ...
Hello, I live in the San Juan area and I am a Psychotherapist with a Holistic approach. I am one of only about 5 Sacred Healers. Please feel free to contact me and I can help you with any resources you may need or people other than myself that ... Read More
dinner with expats tonight on Rincon?
Hello! My name is Lynn and I will be coming to Rincon Beach Redort tonight to do a training tomorrow with a client Would love to meet some expats for dinner or lunch tomorrow! I live in Guaynabo and travel for business at times to Rincon Look ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, I am happy to be part of this interesting blog site. My name is Lynn Stravecky and I have been living and working on the Island for the past 16 years. Came here as a "trailing spouse", pregnant with my son and started my journey ... Read More