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@jotxo

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Spanish expat in Vietnam

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Spanish

Lives in Hanoi

Speaks SPanish, English, French

Registration: 16 November 2010

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jotxo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Vietnam by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? 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 ...

jotxo

UPDATE: TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Attempted robbery by master thief. I recently made a couple of posts stating my view that Vietnam is a very safe place compared to other expat postings I had. Well, yesterday night I had my first contact with a Hanoian ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Vietnam by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? 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 ...

jotxo

In my opinion, Vietnam is as safe or safer than any western country. This does not mean it's crime free. That does not exist, except, perhaps in Antártica. You still have to be careful with your belongings and don't do stupid things ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Vietnam by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Vietnam? 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 ...

jotxo

In my opinion, Vietnam is as safe or safer than any western country. This does not mean it's crime free. That does not exist, except, perhaps in Antártica. You still have to be careful with your belongings and don't do stupid things ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
10 years ago
LongMai

received a weird offer that's too good to be true by LongMai

Hi Expats, I came home from a class tonight and received a very odd email from someone named Dan. He asked me to come to UK and tutor his family (3 kids) for 1.5 yrs. He'll give me accomodation and pay me $9,000/month. Right now, I'm ...

jotxo

Dear Stewart. You are a philosopher. I followed your moral advice and decided to practice online love. I am helping an elderly widow from Burkina Faso recover 100 million € from an opaque account in Andorra. Her husband was a diamond warlord ... Read More

jotxo created a thread
10 years ago

Change of tyres and wheel balance

Hello everybody. Can someone recommend a good garage in HANOI where I can buy new tyres form a reputable brand and have them installed, balanced etc? If someone speaks english in the garage it would he a huge plus. Thanks. Jotxo Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
10 years ago
raja sajid

Benghazi and eastern part of Libia by raja sajid

What about every day life in Benghazi as There are disturbing news about eastern part of country, i request the Expat.com members there for their input about security situation there. Best regards R S Javed Tripoli

jotxo

Dear Raja. The travel advice for europeans and westerners in general is not to travel to the east of Libya. The situation there is out of control, with daily killings of security officials. Westerners and christians have been targeted and killed, ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
11 years ago
Angelica1

safety and school by Angelica1

Hi all My husband been offered a job in Tripoli and we are considering it. We want to know how safe the place is at present, and whether they are expat families there already. How about the international schools? Been reading previous forum, and ...

jotxo

Dear Angelica. Things have improved greatly in Tripoli. Not perfect, but we have witnessed a great improvement. It is important not to do stupid things like being aggresive or disrispecting local culture or religion, dressing carefully and move ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
11 years ago
adam010101

Looking for massage therapist by adam010101

i am looking for a massage therapist ! any help, plz thanks

jotxo

me tooooooooo!!!!! Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
11 years ago
mancunian

Price Guide for Palm City by mancunian

Dear Expats, Could anyone give me a rough rent cost for the range of properties in the Palm City? Especially the 3bed apartments. Thank you

jotxo

2 bedroom appartments 5000 € 3 bedroom villas 7000 € 4 bedroom houses with swimming pool 11000€ All long term leases. Contact Melvin, Gen. Manager mbonnici@palmcity.com.ly Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
12 years ago
amandaburton1983

Why is Libya rent costly compared to its neighboring country and USA? by amandaburton1983

Salam All, I have been graciously given wonderful answers on my previous topic of cost of living in Libya. My answers show me that cost of rent, from the lowest being around 1500LD and up,is beyond reasonable. Even here in the USA I am paying ...

jotxo

It's because Tripoli is the most beautiful city in the Mediterranean :-P. Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

jotxo

Hey Tarekuaee, you certainly cheered me up. A new restaurant is exactly what we need!!!! And I will be a client for sure. Cardinals. I like to fish, unfortunately, i'm neither girl nor good looking, sorry. Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bechir33

Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33

Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...

jotxo

Dear Tarekuaee. I guess I'm going through a crisis, and you are right, I might have been unfair. To be frank, most of the stress hardship of living in Libya does not come from Libya itself, nor the Libyans, but the security restrictions that ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
12 years ago
dewi_wahyuningsih

Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih

I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?

jotxo

Another update on life at Palm City: - The supermarket has improved the variety of products. Still expensive. - The internet speed is still crap. - During the weekends,e specially on fridays the compund is invaded by oursiders that sneak in trhough ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
12 years ago
dewi_wahyuningsih

Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih

I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?

jotxo

After a few months in Pam City I believe it's worth to update on the situation: - Supermarket is working on half the surface, but they managed to keep all their products on exhibit. No fresh vegetables, some fresh fruits, and the butcher is nowhere ... Read More

jotxo replied to a thread
13 years ago
dewi_wahyuningsih

Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih

I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?

jotxo

Dear m0j0working: I really love optimists, it's wonderful to be an optimist, but, come on, you also have to be a realist when it comes to security, which is an important issue for many people. Tripoli will be considered stable when: - There is a ... Read More