Monthly Archives: May 2009

OU's Quick Guide to… Find Good Value Short-Term Accommodation

Posted on May 29, 2009 by olauruguay

Uruguay has lots of great value guest houses, hotels, and short-term lease apartments, so if you need to book accommodation for a short holiday, scouting trip, or an extended stay, you’ll have a lot of choice. Here’s a few suggestions … Continue reading →

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Piriápolis—Uruguay’s Oldest Beach Resort

Posted on May 29, 2009 by olauruguay

Located in the Department of Maldonado, only one hour away by car from the City of Montevideo, Piriápolis was the first swimming-resort in Uruguay. This beautiful city, built during the Belle epoque, unveils vestiges of an unprecedented economic zenith whose maximum … Continue reading →

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Uruguay vs. Argentina

Posted on May 29, 2009 by olauruguay

Deciding on your perfect paradise to live out your years can be an overwhelming task. And if you have your eye on Latin America…well it’s a big place. Which country provides the best health care? Where should you go for … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… A Night at Teatro Solís

Posted on May 29, 2009 by olauruguay

Question: Do I giggle at adults dressed only in diapers, or dismiss their theatrics and exit the theater? Well, apparently I giggle. Then, when another cupid-like cast member swoops across stage, I burst into laughter. So does the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Rural Uruguayan Town Test Drives One Laptop Per Child Initiative

Posted on May 25, 2009 by olauruguay

This month, the technology world is focused on Villa Cardal, a small town in an agricultural region four hours north of Montevideo. On the 10th May, each child in the only primary school in the town brought home their own … Continue reading →

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OU's Quick Guide to… Staying Connected with Home, Part II

Posted on May 22, 2009 by olauruguay

Last week we showed you how you can stay in touch with your family and friends back home by finding a cheap and reliable calling system that fits into your new life. This week we’re talking mail forwarding… Mail forwarding … Continue reading →

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El Milongón

Posted on May 22, 2009 by olauruguay

Nestled in the very Heart of Montevideo. El Milongón opens its doors every night to offer a show of international level. Here you’ll experience Uruguayan traditional music and choreography in the form of candombe, tango, milonga, and folk music. Visitors are promised … Continue reading →

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Punta del Diablo—From sleepy fishing village to busy beach resort

Posted on May 22, 2009 by olauruguay

A few hours drive (300k) from Montevideo and just an hour up the coast (172k) from the Punta del Este, Punta del Diablo (meaning Devil’s Point) is a great destination for a nice long-weekend break. Here you’ll find a more … Continue reading →

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An Expat Account of… Flirting with Uruguay

Posted on May 15, 2009 by olauruguay

I’ve been leaning on this shopping cart for ten minutes now. I hate grocery stores, especially this one and its checkout aisle. As for the younger couple in front of me, they also seem discontent by our progress—or lack thereof. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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OU’s Quick Guide to… Staying Connected with Home—Part I

Posted on May 15, 2009 by olauruguay

Staying connected with friends and family back home is an important concern for every expat, no matter where they roam. It can become expensive and often unreliable, however, if you stick to traditional methods of staying in touch. So we … Continue reading →

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