Moving & Living Abroad

Medical and Trip Insurance

What happens if you need to go to the doctor or pharmacy? Does medical insurance cover expenses in other countries? Or did you get private insurance that does cover you while overseas?

Banking and Money

You mentioned you love the Schwab checking account because there is no foreign ATM fee… but does the account charge foreign exchange fees? Also, are you able to use your credit cards in Peru? Do you have one with low/no foreign exchange fees?

Personal Safety

Any issues about feeling safe? I know you took the self-defense classes. But is it just common sense about being out at night and things like that?

What to Bring / Leave at Home

Were there any items you WISHED you had packed, but didn’t? (Aside from candy of course!) As well as items you did pack but wish you didn’t?

Food Cravings

Are you craving any particular food/cuisine that you cannot get down there?

Mail Forwarding

Is all your US mail being forwarded to your mom?

Cell Phones

What did you do with your current cell phone plan in the states? Did you cancel your plan or does it work in Peru? If not, are you using pay as you go cell phones? (Or maybe not using cell phones down there at all.)

What are you doing down there?

Are you having the time to be uber-crafty like you wanted?

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