John Williamson
@JWilliamson
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Hong Kong
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguse
Registration: 01 June 2010
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Best locations in Hong Kong by Adelaidée
Hello, Please, wwhat are the good locations to live in H.k for an expatriate? Thanks,
easy answer would be Hong Kong Island which is a small place. If you can spend say 25K per month or up then Central, Soho, Mid Levels and even Wan Chai.But North point is good and not far away from the Íæż½ã½ã watering holes. Read More
Job for Vietnamese by Annie Nguyen
Hi every expatriate, I'm Vietnamese, I would like to find a job in Hong Kong, I would appreciate if anyone can share about job experience for Vietnamese in Hong Kong. I have been a secretary and assistant to manager in Viet Nam for 7 years. ...
You can do the same kind of job in Hong Kong. Read More
Dark-skinned in Guangzhou by aleigh
Hi, I am from the tiny island of Barbados, and I am looking to move to Guangzhou in the summer. I have a few friends who have lived and studied there, and they said sometimes Chinese were hostile to them because they were black. They gave examples ...
Teaching English in Hong Kong and china can have its hurdles if you are not English looking and speaking. Even Asians who were born in USA can find it hard due to being Asian but it is not impossible to get a teaching job being Asian or dark ... Read More
Newbee to HongKong looking to meet lots of new lovely people! :) by Hannah.Chantry
Hello All!! New to Hongkong, originally from the Uk but have travelled all over! :) Looking to meet some lovely like minded people in Hongkong who enjoy any form of socialising from lazy days on the beach to a fair few drinks!! :) Trips out and ...
Walk around LKF, Wan Chai and Soho and you will have a following. Read More
"fresh meat" in hong kong by muckey
hello everybody, I moved to hong kong 2 months ago and would like to meet some people to enjoy hk. I like to go to the beach, hit a nice bar for happy hour and sight seeing... I speak english, dutch and some cantonese....
Basically being an expat you have 2 choices. LKF and Soho. Read More
Looking for cheap accommodation in or near Causeway Bay by DVK10
Hey all, I am moving to Hong Kong in October 2012. I am looking for a cheap/decent accommodation. I am with sharing the apartment as well. Would be great if I can get advice from expats living there. :) Thanks in advance. Deepvansh Khurana
Wow, well rent is expansive in Hong Kong. I know of 4 people who are renting near causeway bay and all 3 are paying over 6,000 HKD for a single bedroom which is less then 300 Sq. Feet. Meaning one room with a tiny bathroom in that one room. Read More
Looking for cheap accommodation in or near Causeway Bay by DVK10
Hey all, I am moving to Hong Kong in October 2012. I am looking for a cheap/decent accommodation. I am with sharing the apartment as well. Would be great if I can get advice from expats living there. :) Thanks in advance. Deepvansh Khurana
Are you paying for rent? How much can you afford on rent per month? JW Read More
Looking for cheap accommodation in or near Causeway Bay by DVK10
Hey all, I am moving to Hong Kong in October 2012. I am looking for a cheap/decent accommodation. I am with sharing the apartment as well. Would be great if I can get advice from expats living there. :) Thanks in advance. Deepvansh Khurana
Causeway bay is smack in the Middle of Hong Kong Island and so the price will in most cases be higher. You can easily find less expensive places only 10 minutes away from CB! remember Hong Kong Island is tiny and it has good public transportation to ... Read More
Cost of living in Hong Kong by HBTj
Hi, My wife and I are considering moving to Hong Kong. How much a would be the expense for a family of two in Hong Kong? I understand that rent of house would be the largest part of the monthly expense. Thank you in advance for you kind replies.
Near the Heart of Hong Kong. Read More
Cost of living in Hong Kong by HBTj
Hi, My wife and I are considering moving to Hong Kong. How much a would be the expense for a family of two in Hong Kong? I understand that rent of house would be the largest part of the monthly expense. Thank you in advance for you kind replies.
Yes you can but it will be very low level living. Rent alone can cost you $6,000 HK Dollars for a box or $9,000 for a bigger box. A real apartment will cost you over $15,000 per month not including the monthly fees. Read More
Possible relocation to HK by rmaccuswell
Read quite a bit on the forums but have some questions, some answered but older info, some new. My wife and I may be relocating to Hong Kong for work. We will both be working in a university if it works out. Salaries will be about $70K (both ...
Kowloon has many places to rent and not as crowded as Hong Kong Island but still crowded compared to Miami. For around 20 to 25,000 HK Dollars you can end up with a 900 Sq Ft place with a community pool and a gym. For 10,000 Dollars you get four ... Read More
Cost of living in Hong Kong by HBTj
Hi, My wife and I are considering moving to Hong Kong. How much a would be the expense for a family of two in Hong Kong? I understand that rent of house would be the largest part of the monthly expense. Thank you in advance for you kind replies.
Kennedy Town is close to all the bars which is where most will end up after work. Actually anywhere on Hong Kong Island will be close to that area. Read More
Moving but need to find a 2 bedroom first by gatorgal1632
Hey guys where can I find a FURNISHED 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apt at a decent price? (My thought of a decent price is 10,000HK$ or less) My school is by Kennedy Town Centre Office Block. I also want to know if I am going to be able to live in HK ...
That amount is good for one person and you can find many apartments but 2 bedrooms in central for 10,000 will not be easy. you can try 12 mins away at North Point. Read More
Hong Kong Life by steven&sune
My wife and I have been in Hong Kong for a year and half now, and it has sofar been a great experience. We have been using the advantages, of traveling to some of the asian countries. Since we like traveling and have done a fair amount throuhgout ...
Haha nice so HK is a place to save money then get out to see nicer places? Read More
Steakhouse in Sai Kung? by SadandLonely
Hi everyone, even though Cairo is my base I'm in Hong Kong for a semester. I live in Tai Po Tsai attending HKUST. Been in Hong Kong many times and protracted times before, so I generally know my way around. Anywho... I am longing for some American ...
Go to Ruth Cris at Admiralty it has some very great non fatty steaks and well all the food there is worth eating everyday if you can afford it!!!!!!!!!!! Read More