Sonho
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Íæż½ã½ã kids... by oreneta
Someone just asked about kids in Barcelona, and I think it leads to another interesting thread... What makes it easier for kids to move? Have you integrated in the local schools, or will you go for an American or French school? Why have you ...
I don´t know the answer to that. We are considering changing languages next year but some other things need to fall into place before that happens. My children are 8 and 10. Read More
Íæż½ã½ã kids... by oreneta
Someone just asked about kids in Barcelona, and I think it leads to another interesting thread... What makes it easier for kids to move? Have you integrated in the local schools, or will you go for an American or French school? Why have you ...
We are corporate expats which means that we move fairly regularly. My children are ages 8 and 10 and have lived in 4 different countries. They are incredibly flexible and know that this is what we do. Most of their friends are similar which makes ... Read More
What will motivate you to be an expatriate in a developing countries? by miaaaaa
:rolleyes: really needs your help... i am doing a project on concerning this issue!
:rolleyes:Lower prices- so you can have a better standard of living. More respect and a special status from the people. Less regulated and more freedoms in daily life. Friendlier people in general. Women prettier and more modest with realistic ... Read More
Movies and books relating life in a foreign country by Julien
Hi, We've all seen Sofia Coppola's "Lost in translation", and I think expatriates liked it :) Would you advice other movies or books which relate life and experiences in a foreign country? Thank you, Julien
Oh, I didn´t connect with Lost in Translation at all! Basically, she was on holiday. The best fiction book I have come across that described the alienation/discombobulation associated with being an expat is The Namesake. It is about the ... Read More
American Íæż½ã½ãs, what do you miss most? by cc11
Hello everyone! I'm going to be living in Italy this summer and travelling through Europe for about three months. Even though I'm not really going to be an expat, I was curious as to what you wished you had brought with you from the US. What ...
The only thing I used to bring back from the US was Bounce Dryer sheets, but I have broken that habit. As far as cereal goes, you will see a decent selection of Nestle and some Kelloggs. You probably won´t see General Mills, so if you like their ... Read More
Top 10 Íæż½ã½ã Websites? by tropicalescape
Greetings - I realize this is a rather subjective question but besides are there other "expat" or travel related sites that you utilize for (quality) information...? I will start with the obvious - http://www.google.com and ...
It depends on which country I am researching and how ´exotic´ it is. I usually start with the following, as well as google. www.expatfocus.com www.talesmag.com and sometimes, Lonely Planet´s forum, The Thorntree. Read More
Moving to Kazakhstan next year by Sonho
Hi all, Looks like Kazakhstan may be in our future and I have a ton of questions. So, for any of you who are knowledgeable about the area, please chime in! 1) We have two children who will be in school. I have found two schools; Miras and QSI. ...
Aline, Thanks! I will keep it in mind. Now, Kazakhstan is up in the air. Vietnam or Romania might be the destination. Cheers, Jan Read More
Íæż½ã½ã pets and travelling with them. by oreneta
Part of the deal with the kids when we moved to Spain was that we would get a dog. Well, we did. It has been great and we are really enjoying having him...our first dog. As an expat though we are facing some problems. It is hard to find someone ...
We have always had dogs ever since living abroad. We don't kennel our pet, but we hire housesitters. Safer for the dog and the house. Usually, I use our babysitter as a housesitter. We have flown with our dog, but that always makes me nervous. ... Read More
Cultural Differences in the Balkans by ironmikie
Hi as a former professor of cultural and physical geography and now 10 year veteran of European living and having been in 57 countries on 6 continents and three oceans, I have developed some personal opinions based upon studies and personal ...
We just finished a 4 year stint in Ljbuljana. While we are not part of the Balkans, we do have a lot of your country men up here. The warmth and hospitality of the region is wonderful and the food...fabulous. Much better than Slovene or Austrian. ... Read More
Crime in Europe by petercasier
What has been your experience with crime in Europe? I have been living in Africa, Middle East and Asia for 13 years. Was robbed twice. Once in Harare (left some cash in my bag in the room), Goma (car was broken into, my attache case was taken) and ...
We have lived in several different countries in Europe. So far, only had issues with property crime. For example: 1) Attempted burglary of our house in Budapest. It happened about 2 AM and we were home. They cracked our window frame when trying ... Read More
Moving to Kazakhstan next year
Hi all, Looks like Kazakhstan may be in our future and I have a ton of questions. So, for any of you who are knowledgeable about the area, please chime in! 1) We have two children who will be in school. I have found two schools; Miras and QSI. ... Read More