James Mack
@james mack
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Lives in Kristiansand
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Registration: 01 September 2010
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Where do you find best Parties & usually have great times in London? by kenjee
Hello all :) We have many expatriates of all ages on the forum, and one of the most common thing many people in the 20-30 years of age (sometimes even more!) wants to know, is where to have fun, where to party? One of the most important thing we ...
Southbank by the Thames Udderbelly/wonderland all day drinking with shows in the evening all summer Read More
London is MASSIVE!! by james mack
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ...
wow I was just trying to help people new to London realise with have a mixed culture here. Sorry if my inaccurate statistic somehow offended you :( My point was merely that these areas of London Jewish people feel more at home with the people and ... Read More
London is MASSIVE!! by james mack
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ...
I would say its at 9 mil already 2012 was the last census and that was 8.3. With all the over stayers and illegals, its already there or there abouts. I dont think its over populated. we have property available to rent or buy. Jobs available in most ... Read More
Get a Bank Account in London by Mariano_
Hey guys, Today I tried to open a new bank account in Lloyds, I arrived in London 3 weeks ago and I don't have a job in the UK yet (actually I work for an american company by internet) I have Spanish passport but the point is I was born in ...
The banks became very strict since 9/11 and then a few years later a similar incidence in England. There is a loop hole which you could try. You could apply for a JOINT account with you and a friend or a family member whom you trust and who ... Read More
Get a Bank Account in London by Mariano_
Hey guys, Today I tried to open a new bank account in Lloyds, I arrived in London 3 weeks ago and I don't have a job in the UK yet (actually I work for an american company by internet) I have Spanish passport but the point is I was born in ...
Go to the Library open an account its free let them send you mail that Counts as one proof of address this and Your Passport should be fine to open an account. If not apply for a national Insurance card and take the letter from that too as well as ... Read More
professional sportwoman want to improve english - which city is best? by DEPORTISTA
Hi, I am a spanish girl. I would like to go to England for improve my english. I am profesional sportwomen in running so I would have that training there. I would know what city is better for me.
DEPORTISTA go to america it would be way better, what Latin schools teach about English, only match in the written text, what comes out from their mouth 99% of times is totally different. so if you want to improve syntax , grammar, vocabulary, word ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Sounds like a plan, London pub meet. I would love to arrange it when i get back to London. I didnt realise we had so many disconnected expats in London. I have friends from Albania, Greece, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Russia, Ghana, Portugal. I will ... Read More
Preparing Ahead for London Life! by Amanda April2014
Hello all, My name is Amanda and I am moving to London England in April 2014. I am a 26 year old female currently residing in Canada and have lived here all my life. I have travelled a lot in my life but this will be my first time living/working ...
crime figures in London are quite unreliable we have pick Pockets and petty crime in Central London and violent crime in other areas. As a rule if the property is cheap then it might be a bad location. Places to avoid renting are Brixton, Camden, ... Read More
Greek Friends by Frangoulis
Might be coming to work in April in London is there Greek Community over there? :)
My best friend in London is from Greece Athens to be exact.I would say its harder in London to find Your own countrymen then actually making friends With the English and other nationalities. In London just head to Central London i promise you will ... Read More
go in england to learn english by elsizou
Hi everybody my name is Elsa, i am an african student living in Marseille (France), i would like to go in England to depain my English before to continue my studies in master(i study accounting and marketing); so i surch Young people whose have the ...
we do not have a government fund for Language education. We do have many Places in and around where you can learn for a price. The best way to learm is to use this forum to find someone Learning Dutch (or French) and Exchange With them we hebben ... Read More
London is MASSIVE!!
Hey People more information then a question. People in Norway where im living seem quite amazed at the size of London and i think its good to prepare anyone planning to move here. London has a population of around 8,600,000 it was 8,300,000 last ... Read More
Places to visit in London by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in London, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in London, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
Hey These two pretty much have it covered :D London Dungeon and london aquarium and London zoo are also pretty cool Try looking on http://www.timeout.com/london it lists all free/paid events happening in London as well as where to visit. Its what ... Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
Hi man, Sorry to be pessimistic, you need to first have a goal you want to achieve with ur UK degree. First things first 1. You should not come to UK assuming you can make money by doing part time jobs as many of the Indians end up doing this and ... Read More
Looking for an Apartment in Bergen by pepponeskie
Hi, Maybe some of you have an idea of an apartment to rent in Bergen area. My work place is in Straume and I wish to stay near to it, let's say 30-minute bus ride. I will be moving in the late of August or early September. Please PM me if you ...
Finn.no is the best website to look at Read More
Planning a move to UK by patricbabu
Hey everyone , my name is Patric. I'm an Indian ,now working in Dubai at present, planning to come for Masters in Electrical and Electronics to the UK next year. I heard UK is the best for education. The students can do part time jobs when ...
No not without providing a right to work. The fines are to great for the business. Its worth trying and explaining your situation and that you will have the right to work. But like I said it would still only be an interview when you arrive not a job. Read More