byron
@byron
South African expat
Forum posts
9
About me
South African
Speaks English, Afrikaans,
Registration: 11 January 2010
Activity
South African hairdressers(or equivilant) in Manila
Hi, does anyone know any South African hairdressers or ex-hairdressers in Metro Manila? Looking for someone for our family hair needs. Regards Read More
Living in Melbourne on $500 per week by learning-to-fly
Hello all. Am considering moving to Melbourne and with the job that I'm looking at, I'd only have about $500 a week to live on, excluding rent (would really be $3,000 a month). Is this a practical figure seeing as I'm a single 33 year old guy that ...
Hello all My husband's employer plans to send him to Melbourne with a salary of 85 000 AUD + a car + a one bedroom apartment (400 AUD p/w), do you think it would enough to have a good quality of life there? A small precision, we are a couple and at ... Read More
Need to do a recce before commiting to the move by briansp
Hi, Looking to visit Melbourne from Scotland but want to get the combination of best value flight/good enough weather for the beach to get the "experience". Any suggestions for the right time of year? much appreciated cheers
Um, from October to April is good weather although it only gets down to about 5 degrees her in winter... tbh dont stress it - go to one or two cities, rent a car and a gps or something. If you have a laptop - get a pay as you go modem so you have ... Read More
Living in Sydney by Julien
Hi, Let's share our experience about Sydney! What do you think about this city? The way of life in Sydney looks very good. Is it true or not? Is it easy to find a job when you're coming from abroad? How complicated is it to find a flat? Thanks ...
I find Sydney great, but expensive, Its growing, huge and there is plenty work. There hundreds of beaches to visit and drive past. the transport is good and there are schools in every suburb - read infrastructure is good. The only neg thing is that ... Read More
How to make friends in Sydney by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Sydney :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Sydney?? Thanks in ...
There is also the pomzinoz forum and the saaustralia forum. Literallt thousands of posts and people one there.. Read More
African Americans in Australia by Lornita
Hi My husband and I are thinking of moving from Canada to Sydney but he is unsure as to how he will be accepted in Australia as he is African Americans. I was hoping to hear from any African Americans currently living in Australia or who have ...
I have seen very few african americans here, although it is very cosmopolitan. ie there are huge numbers of asian, indian and pakistani people here so you defo wont feel totally out of place. Read More