Julian Coogan
@JC5
English looking for information about Reunion Island
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Lives in Lo
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Registration: 13 March 2014
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Situation in Reunion Island by Johangir
Hi Everyone! I'm Jonathan from the UK and I have just moved here with my wife Ilvira and our 2 young children - Byron 6yo and Edith 2yo. In the UK I ran a IT Consultancy business specializing in SharePoint solutions - we moved here due to my wife's ...
I have to say that what you say is thought provoking especially in light of our recent failed attempt at relocating but on this occasion the impetus for this is more from my wife than me and I am sure that she certain in her mind that she will make ... Read More
Situation in Reunion Island by Johangir
Hi Everyone! I'm Jonathan from the UK and I have just moved here with my wife Ilvira and our 2 young children - Byron 6yo and Edith 2yo. In the UK I ran a IT Consultancy business specializing in SharePoint solutions - we moved here due to my wife's ...
Hi Champacs, Moving to France and then back to the UK served to open her eyes and her mind to other possibilities and changed her preconceptions about life in the UK. Actually I was suprised by her change of mind about remaining in the UK as she is ... Read More
Situation in Reunion Island by Johangir
Hi Everyone! I'm Jonathan from the UK and I have just moved here with my wife Ilvira and our 2 young children - Byron 6yo and Edith 2yo. In the UK I ran a IT Consultancy business specializing in SharePoint solutions - we moved here due to my wife's ...
Hi Jonathon, I have just read your blog and I have to say I am intrigued. It looks like your the kind of guy who just up and does it. My wife and I have itchy feet. We lived in France for 16 months and then returned to the UK but have not settled ... Read More
Reunion on the BBC by champacs
BBC Radio 4's 'From Our Own Correspondant' programme had a report from Reunion this week. You can listen to the programme at: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03brwqs. The part about Reunion starts at 11'38" and lasts for about 5 minutes. There's a year left ...
Hi Catherine, I have to confess that I think that I have read most of your posts as they are informative and I previously downloaded that document as a result, very helpful, many thanks. Julian Read More
Reunion on the BBC by champacs
BBC Radio 4's 'From Our Own Correspondant' programme had a report from Reunion this week. You can listen to the programme at: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03brwqs. The part about Reunion starts at 11'38" and lasts for about 5 minutes. There's a year left ...
Hi Christelle, I am sorry for taking so long to reply, my email address was hacked and hotmail prevent me from recieving and sending email. I have changed my email in settings so I should hopefully recieve replies now. Thank you for taking the time ... Read More
TEFL Tutor by RJB
Hello! I have recently moved with my wife to Reunion, her home country, and I am looking for a job as a TEFL tutor. I have just completed a TEFL qualification and I am looking to teach at schools, businesses and do 1-2-1 lessons. We are currently ...
Hi Catherine, Thanks for taking the time to comment. I didn't realise that things were so bad on the Island and what you say makes sense. I hope that in time the situation there will improve. Still from what I have learned so far about Reunion ... Read More
TEFL Tutor by RJB
Hello! I have recently moved with my wife to Reunion, her home country, and I am looking for a job as a TEFL tutor. I have just completed a TEFL qualification and I am looking to teach at schools, businesses and do 1-2-1 lessons. We are currently ...
Hi Richard, great to hear from you! I am glad things are working out! My wife and I don't speak a lot of french but my son and dad are both fluent speakers so we can get round most obstacles. I am learning and I love the language so its not a ... Read More
TEFL Tutor by RJB
Hello! I have recently moved with my wife to Reunion, her home country, and I am looking for a job as a TEFL tutor. I have just completed a TEFL qualification and I am looking to teach at schools, businesses and do 1-2-1 lessons. We are currently ...
Hi Richard, just read your post. We are thinking of moving to the Island too. How has it been so far for you? It looks like an amazing place! It is difficult to find any info on different parts of the Island as to where would be a good area to ... Read More
Reunion on the BBC by champacs
BBC Radio 4's 'From Our Own Correspondant' programme had a report from Reunion this week. You can listen to the programme at: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03brwqs. The part about Reunion starts at 11'38" and lasts for about 5 minutes. There's a year left ...
Hi Christelle, I am interested in moving to Reuion with my family. I have never been there but feel very drawn to the Island. However I like the tropical climate best, some of my childhhod was spent in Malaysia. I do not know the towns but St Pierre ... Read More
New members of the Reunion Island forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Reunion Island forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Julian, Many thanks for the warm welcome. Currently I live and work in London. I am married to Honey and we have 2 sons, Max aged 14 and Joe who is 6. My wife is pregnant with our 3rd child. I was introduced to Reunion Island by a friend who was ... Read More