Could you compare the TRNC to the "American Dream"?

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:25

Would I be right in saying that (or am I completely off the mark) moving to the TRNC is similar to moving to the USA?...in terms of the dreams people have in their head



W.r.t. to USA, you hear about this "American Dream". People move there expecting life to absolutely transform for the better, but in actuality, it's no better than home.



Is this true at all about North Cyprus?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:27

From one 'septic tank' to another!



Richard

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:28

North Cyprus cannot be compared to America full stop.



, I think you need to go and have a look for yourself, it has been a surpressed country for many years, it does it best and has charm all of it own, but cannot be compared to America wrong track I would say



Nicholas what with all the questions invest in a holiday fact finding mission and go have a look for yourself ! then make your own mind up

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:38

Its the North Cyprus dream..but sorry for some its a nightmare.







Spider,X

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:43

Nicolas....you are obviously asking a lot of questions...which is what this forum is about.



Where do you usually holiday or visit,when not living in London?

By knowing what you are used to we may be able to give you better comparisons.

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:57

@cronos, in the past I've visited Florida, Faro, Valencia, Rome, Vancouver, a few islands in Greece...and that's about it really.

cronos


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Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 13:57

Nicolas....you say you've never been to North Cyprus?



Have you spent much time in the south ( Republic of Cyprus) ?

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 16:19

Hi Nicholas,



I visited Vancouver and Vancouver Island in April of this year and although it is very beautiful and I would love to go back, I have also visited all the other places you mention but you cannot compare compare them with Northern Cyprus. I suggest you visit the north and see for yourself.





The butlers wife

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 17:15

Yes. No brains here either...........

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 17:23

Oh well we turned up having never even visited here before, all has worked out very very well indeed..







Spider,X ))

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:21

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:22

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:22

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:23

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zerochlor


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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:24

Tourism:





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Distance to Attractions:





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zerochlor


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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:25

Distance to Attractions:





13 MILES TO ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

18 MILES TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS



18 MILES TO ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE



21 MILES TO WET N WILD



23 MILES TO SEA WORLD

23 MILES TO DISCOVERY COVE

29 MILES TO TYPHOON LAGOON

30 MILES TO HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

30 MILES TO EPCOT CENTRE

32 MILES TO MAGIC KINGDOM

32 MILES TO BLIZZARD BEACH

33 MILES TO ANIMAL KINGDOM

44 MILES TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER



49 MILES TO DAYTONA BEACH

64 MILES TO CAPE CANAVERAL

94 MILES TO BUSCH GARDENS

i get these offers for USA every day in emails

Dont know what to make of USA

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:26

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Message Posted:
30/08/2010 18:28

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NanaJan



Joined: 15/10/2009
Posts: 90

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 19:28

The two main problems are health care and visa problems.



It is hard to get cover for health care unless you have been paying into a scheme for a long time. Even going to the Doctor can run up a very hefty account and so that has to be the first thing to look into. If you are using the place as a holiday home then not too bad as long as you do not stay over 30 days in one time and have holiday health cover that includes the USA.



Work permits (green cards) are hard to obtain and are only for about three years or so and then have to be renewed. Pensioners have to go out of the Country after about a six month stay and getting a residents visa is not easy and very expensive.



So if you can overcome those two hurdles it may be worth looking at. A car is essential also but they are reasonable.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 19:31

The main problem is with buying. You might end up paying in full for a property but never owning it!

bobbie1306


Joined: 14/08/2010
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
31/08/2010 08:04

No there is NO comparision between NC and American, I have lived in America for 10 years, now here for 4 years - biggest mistake of my like, - NC is the nightmare

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
31/08/2010 08:58

You cannot compare the TRNC with the USA, its like everything, make the best of it, yes their are problems in the TRNC many have already been written about, but being negative is not the answer. Good Luck to everyone.

Nicolas


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
31/08/2010 21:44

@bobbie1306,

oh dear, I'm sorry to hear you think that way? So what are your plans now? Are you going to stay in North Cyprus any longer?

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 12:15

My dream would have been to move to America having lived their for 3 years many years ago, but you cannot have everything in life that you might like. Too old for America, no visa, not enough money etc etc. so had to choose a much cheaper place with no visa requirements. It was Bulgaria or here, and we chose here.