@Kro
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Registration: 21 March 2007
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From Barcelona to Salzburg by tonicito
Hi there! I am a new member of the Expat.com community. I am living in Salzburg (Austria) for almost 3 years now. I came from Barcelona (Spain). I learned about expat-blog by surfing randomly the web and I liked very much the idea of it. So here I ...
Hi again, and thanks for your replies! I got my job here from Barcelona. An old colleague of mine started his own company and told me if I would come. And here I am. I think it is not so difficult to get a job here, but you must definitely speak ... Read More
Living alone in a foreign country by jazz
I just wonder how many expats are sent overseas alone or together with family. I was unfortunately sent to Germany alone as i am still single. Optimistically. it is a good chance to know new people in a totally new environment. But the problem ...
I understand what you said. Germany is not the easiest country to get to know people easily... But once you know them, it's very strong!! I lived that in Austria, being just with foreign student, as I was. Good luck! It will come soon, specially as ... Read More
From Barcelona to Salzburg by tonicito
Hi there! I am a new member of the Expat.com community. I am living in Salzburg (Austria) for almost 3 years now. I came from Barcelona (Spain). I learned about expat-blog by surfing randomly the web and I liked very much the idea of it. So here I ...
Hey! Ich habe ein Jahr iin der nähe von Salzburh studiert. Das war echt cool und ich will einmal dort wieder leben. Was machst du dort? Julien, they speak german in Austria, lol Read More
Western European Languages by ocbeachbabyxx7
I live in the US but am taking an International Business class and am really interested in Western Europe--specifically the languages among the major neighboring countries. I want to know more about how countries (mainly Italy, Spain, France, ...
in europe people have to learn 2 foreign languages at school... and there is a lot of people who are able to speak 2 or more languages... for exemple french and germans usually speak together french or german! specially when it has to be serious, ... Read More
Boarding school - guest family in Wallonie or France by petercasier
A friend of mine, living in Dubai, would like to put her 17 year son in a boarding school in Belgium (Wallonie) or France. Can anyone recommend a good & affordable boarding school, which also allows pupils to stay over during the ...
or you he can search international school, like in Strasbourg. They can stay for the week-end when they live abroad. Read More
Contemplating a new start in Spain and utterly petrified! by curlyclaire
Hello, Am thinking about moving to Spain this autumn and hoping for some advice. Am British, mid-thirties, single and just fancy a new start. Am thinking about where to go, have no property in the UK so will be renting, just looking for s small ...
As Julien told you, apart from Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona and Andalusia, there are really nice places, maybe with not that much expats, but great to live in. I have a prediclection for Castilla-la-mancha, but that's very personnal! Good luck! Read More
'sup tout le monde! by joysuzanne
Salut, I'm Joy Suzanne and I'm just here intoducing myself. I am a 29 year old American living in Montpellier, France, with my boyfriend. I'm officially a student, but this year will see the two of us taking steps to make my residence to a more ...
Hey! Do you like Montpellier? I also studied there? What do you study? Read More
My turn... by Kro
Hi!! I'm a french girl, living currently in Geneva, so I know you all think it's not an expat and you're right. But I'm coming back from Austria and I hope/dream to go back... But I'm really pragmatic and I will go back only if I have a job ...
I was also wondering, what do we need to teach in Germany? I'll be one year there and then?? So if I like it as I think I will, I may want to stay so I could use my year there to study somethingor at least start. If any of you know, let's share ... Read More
Europe and climate change.. by FXF
as you know, i am considering moving to Spain, (it's basically the plan) i'm very interested in what it means for Spain. "it" being Global Warming, etc. call me crazy, but i've read that Spain will be a desert within the next century. have you guys ...
Well, having lived in Austria, I also heard, that it might be one of the counrties in Europe where the change will be the biggest (it's going to be really warm...), so I don't know if we can really speculate on that. They also say that Holland will ... Read More
ERASMUS by Julien
Hi everybody, when I was a student I would have liked to participate to the ERASMUS program. Can anybody explain us (in any language) what the ERASMUS program is? What do you think about it? Is it a good program? How to participate, and which are ...
That's just sooo true... This movie is great but that's not reality! I did ERASMUS one year in Austria and I had the chance to meet people from all around the world, to imrove my german and to discover a new culture. I also meet my boyfriend (for 5 ... Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
Hey KL! I hope that if you move to bern you'll get use to it. Of course, you won't have the same quality of life, except if you have great situation in Bern. There are a lot of expat there because it's the capital of Switzerland, but it's not a ... Read More
Northern Spain? by FXF
hi! me, my husband are contemplating a move to Spain. we are in the U.S. and we hear all the time, "If you don't like it, then leave!"... so.. maybe it's not a crazy idea! Spain is attractive to us because of the climate, (we being in WI), the ...
Well, I haven't lived in Barcelona, but my bf does and I lived in Austria. People in Austria are cold and not friendly at the beginning, when they are warm in Spain. They will talk to you all the time, but of course, you have to do an effort too, ... Read More
Where does your partner/husband/wife/lover/mate/darling come from ? by Tôm Càng
Hi everyone, This poll seems confused but the truth is, it's kinda simple but needs explanation cause there are 3 variables: 1-2) same nationality/same as country: (A) your dumpling stayed at home and you went abroad and (B) hey ! I assumed you ...
Well, I'm french living in Switzerland and my Bf is German living in Brussels, so I've chosen case 7, I guess. Interesting topic, but the question is quite complicated the way you ask it ;) Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for finding a flat. You can find job offers in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want to go out in ...
I never lived in Bcn, but my ex was from there so I know the town pretty well. It's a big town with all the goods and bads points. But it's a pleasure to live there. Of course, as a tourist, you have to be careful, but that's normal in any capital ... Read More
My turn... by Kro
Hi!! I'm a french girl, living currently in Geneva, so I know you all think it's not an expat and you're right. But I'm coming back from Austria and I hope/dream to go back... But I'm really pragmatic and I will go back only if I have a job ...
Thanks Julien for the welcome Sophia, I studied one year in Salzburg and then I work in Vienna, but after that I had the great opportunity to find a great job in Geneva, so it was easier for me, because I really feel at home here, and it was great ... Read More