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Current Situation on Entering Sri Lanka
Hi Guys, Have you moved recently to Sri Lanka? What's the situation now on entering the country amidst Covid-19? Is it permitted to travel from the airport directly to the resort hotel or one's own house? If not, what conditions have to ... Read More
London Academy Casablanca
Do you know anything about this school? I am considering working here. There's not much there online. Thanks in advance! Read More
British International School of Tunis
Any more information on this school? Academic integrity, administration style , discipline of students, availability of modern teaching equipment and materials, ...................... Read More
Living and working in Ulaanbaatar
Hi all, I have an offer of a job at 'Airplane' International School in UB. Has anyone here worked at this place? Any comments? I haven't accepted the job yet, because I am not sure about life for an expat there. I've read a few ... Read More
Planning to move in August to Pristina
Hi Guys, I have a job (offer) to start in August 21. Leave out the Covid19 issue. How do you like the place? Are there Indian/Chinese restaurants? Stores? What about leisure activities? How about traveling? Have you traveled to countries ... Read More
Living in Cancun - How much do I need? by GirlfromUK
Hi Guys, Planning to take up a job in Cancun. How many us dollars a month do I need to live a basic expat life without clubbing and the like? Rent per month for one bed apartment in the city ? Basic food ? Transport ? What is safety like ...
Thank you Mexicogc. Read More
Living in Cancun - How much do I need?
Hi Guys, Planning to take up a job in Cancun. How many us dollars a month do I need to live a basic expat life without clubbing and the like? Rent per month for one bed apartment in the city ? Basic food ? Transport ? What is safety like ... Read More
Investing in Sri Lanka by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Sri Lanka, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Hi Diksha, I posted a similar question here about a month back. I know one has to spread the capital into different kinds of investment. But I don't know which ones are the most secure and profitable. Please PM me if you made progress. ... Read More
Investing money in Sri Lanka by GirlfromUK
Hi guys, I am going to get some money from sale of land. It will be a few millions rupees. I am seeking your advice on how this amount should be spread into various banks and finance companies (or other?) to get maximum return. I am not interested ...
I myself found this website quite informative: https://www.five.lk/fixed-deposits/ It compares most banks' rates. According to this, Cargills bank offer the best in all categories. It started operating only in 2014. Is it a bank that will ... Read More
Investing money in Sri Lanka
Hi guys, I am going to get some money from sale of land. It will be a few millions rupees. I am seeking your advice on how this amount should be spread into various banks and finance companies (or other?) to get maximum return. I am not interested ... Read More
Test cricket by Wandsworthbob
Hi, I'm an English expat living in Thailand and I'm coming to Sri Lanka next month for both test matches. I read before that you just turn up on the day and buy tickets at the ground for about a 1000 rupees, now I'm hearing different ...
Sorry about that, Wandsworthbob. My partner bought tickets for the WI vs SL from that site. We'll be looking for the England tour match tickets too and will post here when they become available on the official site. Beware of scammers! Read More
Test cricket by Wandsworthbob
Hi, I'm an English expat living in Thailand and I'm coming to Sri Lanka next month for both test matches. I read before that you just turn up on the day and buy tickets at the ground for about a 1000 rupees, now I'm hearing different ...
Hi Wandsworhbob, This is the official Sri Lankan Cricket sales website. Sales are managed by an Indian company Bookmyshow. Register your details first, then buy your tickets ... Read More
Science/Maths school textbooks in English by GirlfromUK
Where in Colombo or on online in Sri Lanka can I buy used or new school textbooks or CD ROMs written by western authors? I am particularly interested in IGCSE Physics & Maths and ESL intermediate student books. Thank you for all your info. B
I'll go there and check it out. Thanks finnbo. Read More
Science/Maths school textbooks in English
Where in Colombo or on online in Sri Lanka can I buy used or new school textbooks or CD ROMs written by western authors? I am particularly interested in IGCSE Physics & Maths and ESL intermediate student books. Thank you for all your info. B Read More
Taxi or Uber equivalent service in Huizhou and Bus Routes
I know there are a few. But with my zero knowledge of Chinese how am I going to get around? Is there a bus route map? I paid 2 yuans for each ride on a bus. Is there a monthly pass? How do I get it? Read More