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David Paye

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English expat in Mongolia

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English

Lives in Ulaanbaatar

Speaks Just English, a little Swahili, and smallish Gujerati, Mongolian I am at the bottom of the class!

Registration: 11 October 2014

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David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Do you speak Mongolian? by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Mongolian is essential for a successful integration in Mongolia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Mongolian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

David Paye

in 18 years of knowing Mongolia and in five years of living here I know of 35 words most of them rude! Try learning a language that sounds like you have a short curly hair stuck in the back of ones throat? Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Mongolia? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Mongolia, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

David Paye

Stop dreaming up "topics" most Expats have left, or are leaving, only leaving ones who are married to locals, or poor souls that work for an overseas company and have to stick it out, best just forget Expat.com on Mongolia, maybe open it ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
8 years ago
chnmehmet

Marriage in Mongolia by chnmehmet

Hey ALL ; Me and My gf planing to marry in Mongolia ; We both not Mongolians but not from same countries as well... she is from Belarus and im from Turkey ,, so anyone knows what is the procedurs in here ? What kinda documents we need to prepare ...

David Paye

Not worth the hassle, as the paperwork seems endless, I assume you both live in Mongolia, as it is far from being a romantic place to go to as a marriage destination,. so why not take a summer break to somewhere like Hong Kong. Also heard that the ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
mical1955

Apartment required in Dalanzadgad by mical1955

Dear all, I am looking for a self contained 1 bedroom apartment in Dalanzadgad for a colleague who will be arriving on the 1 Sept 2015 and staying for 2 months. The apartment would need to be fully furnished and have good internet available. My ...

David Paye

Perhaps not, suggest Facebook Apartments To Rent In Mongolia, Or Mongolia Properties in UB, or simply wait as you are going there soon, and find out in person. Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Mongolia by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mongolia or who are about to get married in Mongolia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mongolia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...

David Paye

no wads of cash? Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Armand

Getting married in Mongolia by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Mongolia or who are about to get married in Mongolia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Mongolia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...

David Paye

and wads of cash! Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to find a job in Mongolia by expat.com

Hi, Are you an expat living in Mongolia? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Mongolia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Mongolia. Recruitment ...

David Paye

North of the square is really empty, I considered opening a British pub in the road leading from the old natural history museum to Metro mall I am glad I did not bother.Other than a Friday check out Ceylonta given the number one place by Trip ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Mongolia by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mongolia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

David Paye

Two years ago on a rare hot day in UB, I stumbled into a bar opposite the wrestling palace, and was surprised to see on the tiled flooring swastikas, and in a corner was a uniform of the Waffen SS in a glass cabinet, taking note of the burly women ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Things to do in Mongolia during the weekends by Christine

Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Mongolia? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Mongolia? Thank ...

David Paye

Recover from the Steppe Inne and the Revolution Bar, I am only home on a Friday as my debit card failed once again! Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to find a job in Mongolia by expat.com

Hi, Are you an expat living in Mongolia? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Mongolia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Mongolia. Recruitment ...

David Paye

I am not an English teacher, but what I have seen of some of the English schools here, the only requirement needed is a pulse! Has your waitress attained any level of English? I do not work, but I am willing for to have conversational English with ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Mongolia by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Mongolia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Mongolia?? Thanks in ...

David Paye

Simply get a G/F, many do speak English having lived in the UK, and the States, or head to the Revolution bar opposite the State Store on a Friday after 9.45pm and ask for DurtyDave, I will be happy to do some yakking with you, and you will get to ... Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Mongolia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Mongolia forum? Don’t 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 on ...

David Paye

Hi, welcome! There is a position available for a primary teacher at The English School Of Ulaanbaatar, for the start of the new term,but all schools tend to suffer from a churn, teachers who do not return to Mongolia after the summer holidays. Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

How to find a job in Mongolia by expat.com

Hi, Are you an expat living in Mongolia? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Mongolia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Mongolia. Recruitment ...

David Paye

I am free most weekdays. David [---] moderated by Gavind Reason : personal contact info on a public forum Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Summersun123

Help with a Mongolian language translation by Summersun123

Hi! Can anyone tell me what this means? Харъ хэл мэддэггүзй хүн өөрийи ...

David Paye

yourself is өөрийгөө, өөрийнхөө...etc. Read More

David Paye
formichinoo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Summersun123

Help with a Mongolian language translation by Summersun123

Hi! Can anyone tell me what this means? Харъ хэл мэддэггүзй хүн өөрийи ...

David Paye

More precise is about yourself, according to my friend a university professor. Read More