DO NOT BOOK!! Left us stranded at hotel for return trip to airport. Received email confirming pickup schedule. 15 minutes late and called local dispatch number twice with no answer. Called central international emergency number and told to call a taxi! Paid out of pocket for a taxi and left message at organization email requesting refund. Crickets. No return contact. Had to go through credit card company to resolve refund.
If you're a couple looking to screen out way too many single guys that want to creep on your profile you really can't do this on SDC. You can screen them out from contacting you on your profile directly but there's ways to get around that. And the commercial advertising is out of control! Your messages end up being mostly people trying to pump their own often useless content. Adult Friend Finder which is not very good is actually better than SDC and that's not saying much for SDC.
After receiving a number of emails for several weeks now and clicking on links to check out what sounds like interesting topics the site provides very little information. The emails you sent of personal experiences seem scammy. They take what sound initially like personal stories of people living abroad but mysteriously omit the name of the countries they're living in! These are just marketing come-ons. Even the "free report" links are useless. Their resources appear more to sell things than give the viewer useful information and it's a ridiculous waste of time.
June 26, 2024
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Reply from International Living
Hi Udo, Thank you for your feedback & taking the time to reach out. We really appreciate hearing back from our customers. Our aim is to provide valuable & actionable info for those considering living/retiring abroad. We share authentic stories & insights from real expats in various countries around the world. I understand your concern about the lack of specific country details and the impression of marketing over information, this is noted. If you are looking for detailed stories, I recommend visiting the "Countries" section on our website, where you can find specific information about living in countries like Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, and more. https://internationalliving.com/all-destinations/ If you have an example of a personal story from us which doesn’t mention the country, please do let me know, and I’ll get that rectified. Our free reports are meant to give a broad overview and initial insights. For more comprehensive information, we offer in-depth guides and resources which can be accessed through our membership programs or purchased individually. We provide high-quality, reliable information. Our expert advice comes from experienced professionals who spend considerable time researching, analyzing, and compiling detailed reports and guides. This ensures you receive accurate & up-to-date information tailored to your needs. This is why more detailed information will have a cost. The fees for our expert advice help us maintain the quality and depth of our resources, supporting our team in delivering the best possible insights for your international living plans. We understand the need for balance between providing free valuable content & offering paid products. Your feedback will help us improve this balance and ensure that even our free content is as helpful and detailed as possible. We genuinely appreciate your notes and hope to better meet your expectations in the future. If there are specific countries or topics you are interested in, please let us know, and we can direct you to the most relevant and detailed resources available. Thanks again for your time. Warm regards, Éimear
We still have an old gift card that the restaurant that was made out for no longer uses. But these can be used at other locations but trying to find those locations is made to be a ridiculous time investment so you don't use the card.