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Lizzy

@lazyBarrientos

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Filipino expat in Azerbaijan

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Filipino

Lives in Baku

Speaks English, Russian, Tagalog

Registration: 08 May 2009

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Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
kuanyin

Nearly New in Baku by kuanyin

Well, firstly, I am British, and I have just joined Expat.com and thought I'd write a few words about Azerbaijan. As I write, I have now been here for nearly seven months and am finding it okay. As an expat of many years standing, one cannot help ...

Lizzy

--tried to visit your blog but the link doesn't work. Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
Mako

Moving to Azerbaijan by Mako

We might be moving to Azerbaijan with the family, and I am looking for someone who could tell us a bit about life there. I would really appreciate any comments from experience, good or bad. How is ordinary life, things for children, things for ...

Lizzy

--schools possible for your child- TISA (BP school which means will cost you about 30k+ manat, BIS stands for Baku International School (american school, prob. 24k manat a year) BSB stands for british school in Baku, will cost you 14k manat a year) ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ramin973

Filippino baby sitter by Ramin973

Hello! We live in Baku and have a 3-month old baby girl. We are looking for a Filippino baby sitter to live together with us. Any help or suggestion is highly appreciated. Ramim

Lizzy

Nadi Khan, it must be 500$ per month. With flight ticket back and forth to the philippines fr once a year holiday.:)you must get the nanny a visa and work permit. Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
Ramin973

Filippino baby sitter by Ramin973

Hello! We live in Baku and have a 3-month old baby girl. We are looking for a Filippino baby sitter to live together with us. Any help or suggestion is highly appreciated. Ramim

Lizzy

I can help you find one but is it possible if employ her from the philippines? Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Baku by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Baku Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

Lizzy

Anyone who wants to play frisbee every saturday at 9ish in the morning?;) Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
kuanyin

Baku - a City of Extremes for the Expat by kuanyin

Azerbaijan is a relatively unknown entity for the wealth-seeking expat because let's get real, we only ever go abroad to make money, pure and simple. For us British expats we're talking tax-free money. So whilst working in Oman back in 2010 I was ...

Lizzy

--I enjoyed reading this.:) Thank you. Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Baku by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Baku Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

Lizzy

--this sounds really interesting!:) I have posted several here for those who ask about baku and I have no idea who these people are. It would be wonderful to meet them in real life!:) I am definitely up to it! :)meet in a pub for a pint, coffee ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
bugthesailor

Gym and Swimmingpool by bugthesailor

Hi all, Any good or bad experiance, advice with location and price level...new in Baku need your comments, Regards,

Lizzy

--swimming pool- most of the big hotels here normally open their swimming pools in the summer. Excelsior hotel, Hyatt, Ramada hotel, ISR/ Radisson plaza, not sure with Hilton (I haven't been there.lol) If you fancy a place that is quiet, go to Aqua ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
bugthesailor

Gym and Swimmingpool by bugthesailor

Hi all, Any good or bad experiance, advice with location and price level...new in Baku need your comments, Regards,

Lizzy

--gyms are everywhere. Check some of the popular hotels. I know that ISR plaza (located behind Mcdo. fountain square)has one and it is quite cheaper than the rest, Landmark Hotel (lots of expats), Hyatt gym is also full of expats and locals. Go to ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
lazyBarrientos

Book Club by lazyBarrientos

I wonder if there are other expats here in Baku who might be interested in organising a book club..:)

Lizzy

--yes, I have been there. Quite nice, could be a great location for the book club.;) unfortunately, I can not find a way to organise it. Too busy now at work, if there are poeple out there who are not working, please organise a book club and i will ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
louise_keogh

Looking for Accomodation in baku for eurovision by louise_keogh

Hi , I am looking for accodamation for eurovision for me and my daughter. I am from dublin ireland and i speak some turkish so if anyone could help me that would be great .. thanks Louise

Lizzy

--you can rent a room if you don't want to stay in expensive hotels. Avoid getting one in old city as they will just rip you off. try getting info from this-bakurealestate.net/ and CPS baku... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
lazyBarrientos

Book Club by lazyBarrientos

I wonder if there are other expats here in Baku who might be interested in organising a book club..:)

Lizzy

--go to facebook and search this-- Baku Expat Community. You will get a lot of information there about expat life/people here in baku. You will also see many posts of IWC members. good luck. Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
12 years ago
lazyBarrientos

Book Club by lazyBarrientos

I wonder if there are other expats here in Baku who might be interested in organising a book club..:)

Lizzy

Agnes, There so many groups of expats here. If u like playing ultimate frisbee, I can introduce you to my friends. If you are quite an athlete person, you can join the baku runners, they have this group called "baku Hashiers if im not mistaken.:) ... Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Azerbaijan by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Azerbaijan? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Azerbaijan? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

Lizzy

--believe me, if you have no relatives or any other people closely related to you,NEVER buy properties here in Azerbaijan. Too complicated and you'll end up getting your own lawyer to get your money back..:) Read More

Lizzy
lazyBarrientos replied to a thread
13 years ago
Jools H

Tax registration in Azerbaijan by Jools H

Hi there, I'm an expat here (of course) from the UK as is my partner. I have potentially been offered a job here yet have been told i need to register and pay simplified tax. I have been to the Ministry of Taxes, they sent me to immigration and ...

Lizzy

--there is no other way to get your work permit but your employer to provide it for you. or at least the needed documents. Unless your husband's company can help you. You can not even get it processed without any representative. I have tried this ... Read More