What is your name?Duncan
What is your current age or age range?
61
What country are you native to?
Northeast England
What area of Cyprus do you current live (Providence, City, general area etc.)
I moving to Xylophgou East Cyprus
How long have you lived in Cyprus?
Nil, Holidays only property not ready until July 2009 so I am looking for information on friends, clubs etc What to do and not do
When you moved to Cyprus, did you bring your family? What do they think?
Hope to move lock stock and barrel in 2010
What made you decide to relocate to a different country?
Rip off Britain You Name it, I'm sick of it
Why did you choose Cyprus, or what factors helped you to decide to choose Cyprus?
Quite peaceful friendly and warm weather
What other countries did you consider? Why didn't you choose those?
Cyprus, there is no contest, why settle for second best!
Was it difficult to get the documents you needed to live and/or work there? (residency and/or working permit)
Help Needed
What was the most difficult part of the transition?
Finding out what to do, still not sure
What was the easiest part of making the transition?
a better life
Do you plan on returning to your home country? Why or why not?
never
Do you miss your family, friends or old home and habits?
no I'm only 4 and half hours away by plane
What do you miss the most about your home country?
nothing
Are there the same recreational activities in Cyprus?
hopefully
How easy has it been to make new friends in Cyprus?
don't know yet!
Do you have many friends from your home country in Cyprus?
2, they will be traveling to Cyprus the same time as us
What are the top ten things you miss about the place you left behind?
you must be joking
What are the top ten things you DON'T miss about the place you left behind?
Weather, Taxes, crime... I don't think there will be enough space on this site to complete this question
Do you speak the language of Cyprus?
no but willing to learn
Do you think it is crucial to know the language in Cyprus, or can you get by with a handheld translation dictionary for a while?
no. but if the people of Cyprus can make the effort then I certainly can
Was medical insurance difficult to get before you went or after you first arrived?
need help on this matter
Did you move to your new location after retirement, or are you currently working or looking for work?
At present I work but intend to retire early and enjoy life while I am still able to
How do you earn your living in Cyprus?
hopefully be self employed, myself and partner are both teachers
Do you generally earn your income the same way, or in the same profession, as in your home country?
we both teach at colleges in the UK
What are the top ten things you like about Cyprus?
weather, people, no crime, tax rates, friendly easy going life style, no more rat race like Britain. Cyprus is good for the bones life expectancy is longer
What are the top ten things you DON'T like or find strange about Cyprus?
No railway
Do you have plans to move again or travel in the future?
no
Did you buy a new home or did you decide to rent?
Buying a new home
Was it difficult to find housing in your new country?
No
Is the cost of living comparable to what you experienced before? Explain the difference.
comparable with Britain
List some things that are more expensive in Cyprus
Bedding
List some things that are less expensive in Cyprus
heating costs, cost of living, taxes
How do you feel about the local people? Are they friendly?
very
What is the best thing about people in Cyprus?
friendliness
Do you have any suggestions for people who are thinking about moving to Cyprus?
do it now
What are the good things about living in Cyprus?
sunshine
Do you think you will stay in Cyprus, or it is not suitable for the long run?
stay
If you are living there for the short term, what other countries are you considering?
none
Do you have any blogs or websites that you find enjoyable about Cyprus for people living there?
looking for websites
What else would you like to say?
looking forward to my move and meeting new friends
duncan.macdonald@newdur.ac.uk
