Thiscatsabroad
Canadian expat in Spain
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Canadian
Lives in Nerja
Registration: 11 January 2009
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Public transportation in Iraq by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Iraq ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
To say that Hello Taxi created a monopoly isn´t fair - the airport tendered this contract and Hello Taxi "won". It´s unfortunate that only one taxi company is allowed to bring passengers to the main terminal, but it´s obviously a security matter. If ... Read More
Yoga in Erbil? by sonia_bcn
Hello! Does anybody know any yoga center in town? Thank you! Sonia
I´m sorry but my classes are full.:( Read More
is it dangerous work in Erbil for expat female? by OlenaMH
Dear expatriates, I got some offer for job in Erbil in new opening hotel.My question: is it dangerous to live in Erbil for female expat from Europe. Sure,I have an experience in Middle East countries like Qatar,Kuwait,UAE even i was in Libya before ...
I´ve lived in Ainkawa for 4 years and I have never seen girls wearing shorts. Read More
is it dangerous work in Erbil for expat female? by OlenaMH
Dear expatriates, I got some offer for job in Erbil in new opening hotel.My question: is it dangerous to live in Erbil for female expat from Europe. Sure,I have an experience in Middle East countries like Qatar,Kuwait,UAE even i was in Libya before ...
Try to find a taxi driver (if your husband´s employer is not supplying you with a driver) that you like & trust. There are some good (safe) drivers out there although they´re in the minority. Ask around when you´re here. When you´re shopping, expect ... Read More
Sour Cream for mexican fajitas by freakyfingers
Hi people!!!! Any of you know where could I find Sour Cream? I will like to make fajitas and add flavor to the dish!!!! Have a good day PS: Already looked at Aria Supermarket and Carrefour without success :(
Micky Rose in Ainkawa has peanut butter in stock. Read More
is it dangerous work in Erbil for expat female? by OlenaMH
Dear expatriates, I got some offer for job in Erbil in new opening hotel.My question: is it dangerous to live in Erbil for female expat from Europe. Sure,I have an experience in Middle East countries like Qatar,Kuwait,UAE even i was in Libya before ...
Sexual harassment is on the rise in Erbil both among local women and expat women. There are increasingly frequent reports of kidnappings, rape-date drugs being used in bars, and being followed even for short distances & being catcalled is becoming a ... Read More
Sour Cream for mexican fajitas by freakyfingers
Hi people!!!! Any of you know where could I find Sour Cream? I will like to make fajitas and add flavor to the dish!!!! Have a good day PS: Already looked at Aria Supermarket and Carrefour without success :(
Carrefour does get sour cream in from time to time. Like everything else there that´s decent, it´s hit and miss. Read More
Yoga in Erbil? by sonia_bcn
Hello! Does anybody know any yoga center in town? Thank you! Sonia
I´m a licensed yoga instructor but don´t teach here because it´s a pain to find a suitable place that not exorbitantly expensive. Once they find out that you´re an expat, the rent triples or quadruples or worse :/ Read More
Offer from Erbil , Iraq by RA.one
Dear All, Hope you are doing great!! I need your help and guidance. I have got offer from one automobile company in Erbil. I am currently working in Bahrain and moving to Erbil is going to be big decision. I will appreciate if you can guide me on ...
There are currently 2 Indian restaurants open in Ainkawa, with 2 more opening soon. Read More
Musical instrument shops in Erbil? by Muckleroe
Hi, I am moving to Erbil soon. I would like to know if there are any shops which sell musical instruments, especially guitars. Thanks, Nick
I know of a guitar shop in Ainkawa - it actually might sell more than guitars. I *think* it´s still there ... Read More
800$ per month in Erbil, enough? by sanazi
Hi guys, I got a job offer from a new opening hotel in Erbil for salary of 800$ per month. the job position is Marketing Manager. the company will take care of my accommodation and food; so the net salary is 800$. I just wanna know is this enough ...
It´s hard to believe that they would even be offering much less than $1200-1400 for this position. Read More
Public transportation in Iraq by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Iraq ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Hi Armand, I see that no one has answered your post, but to be honest, I don't know of any expat who uses the bus system in Erbil. -C- Read More
Moving to Erbil, wife is still in university? by ahmed.benmussa
Hello I've a job offer in Erbil for a major oil service company, there are a few questions in mind: - My wife is still in university studying statistics, any way she can finish her degree over there? (We are Arabic/English speakers) - My wife is ...
What can I say? I can't comment on the quality of the students' education (although I do know that many teachers don't have BEd degrees but rather BAs), but I've heard a lot from teachers. Choueifat drives their teachers hard. Google it. The ... Read More
Moving to Erbil, wife is still in university? by ahmed.benmussa
Hello I've a job offer in Erbil for a major oil service company, there are a few questions in mind: - My wife is still in university studying statistics, any way she can finish her degree over there? (We are Arabic/English speakers) - My wife is ...
Hi Ahmed, I can't respond regarding your wife finishing her degree here, but there are jobs teaching ESL. Her pay scale would depend on whether or not she has experience, and whether she's a native English speaker. If she were to work in a private ... Read More