@kuanyin
Scottish expat in Azerbaijan
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Registration: 23 June 2011
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Can I live with my boyfriend in Baku? by Najila125
Hi all friend! My boyfriend is moving to Baku, and we are wondering if we can live together in Baku with out marriage? Will we have any problems with the people around us? They will not like and will not behave correct? I dont know well about ...
Hi - are you Filipina? If yes, then no problem. However, if you were to go on dates with Azeri men, then beware! Remember, Azerbaijan is a Muslim country and sex outside of marriage is a no-no! But you can date non-Azeri men no problem. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Azerbaijan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Azerbaijan? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Just before I arrived back in November 2010 Azerbaijan had just recently changed its visa regulations for non-ex-CIS state citizens, meaning Europe, Britain, the Americas and the rest of the world. When I enquired as to why the change, nobody could ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Azerbaijan? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Azerbaijan, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
It is very doubtful if I would go back there. Anyway, I thought you might like to read this blog I published on another forum. Back in November 2010 and just about a couple of weeks of arriving in Baku, Azerbaijan, I wrote my first blog, Men in ... Read More
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 ...
Well my experience of Azerbaijan, after two years living in Baku, was that most Azeris do not speak English. Luckily, my wife does, and when she came out to join me it made a big difference. But it was frustrating from time to time. Read More
Driving in Azerbaijan by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Azerbaijan? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I worked in Baku for exactly two years (just recently) and I had only lived there for about two weeks when I decided that I would never drive a vehicle in that city. For me, after New Delhi, it is the most dangerous city I have ever visited in which ... Read More
Accommodation in baku by zahidkhan1
Hello friends I m going to Baku coming week, bit worried about the accommodation and life style.. Need ur precious comments
Hello Zahidkhan, well I worked and lived in Azerbaijan for two years - I am a British expat but now back in UK - and I can tell you now, it ain't cheap! Unless your company is paying for your accommodation, then you might find it difficult. I ... Read More
"I NEED ADVICE" please help me :) by muha marzo
i have a girlfriend from azerbaijan she is living in baku i can't speak turkish or russian plus i can't work anything except accountant and i dont have much money bcuz their hight currency value she want me to marry her and live with her in ...
Two things, you will not be able to stay there legally unless you marry her. Secondly, most expats that I know need to have a job first before they are granted a work visa and residence permit. So, I am sorry, I don't think you could stay there ... Read More
I am planning to move to Azerbainija, please any good idea that will m by ify2015
I am planning to move to Azerbaijan, please any good idea that will m
First question, I assume you have a job? If not, then you will not be able to stay in Azerbaijan and that's a fact. So, assuming you have a job, I will tell you that Baku is not the cheapest place to live. Okay, I had living allowances and a ... Read More
Looking for international school in Baku by horangi
Hi I m going to move to Baku this summer and looking for International school for my son. Recommendations?
Hi, Well there is only one English-speaking school and that is TISA, The International School of Azerbaijan. My daughter attended this school for two years back in 2010 -2012 and she loved it. We left then to come back to the UK but I can tell you ... Read More
Russian language course by merveseneren
Hi, i would like to take Russian course. It can be either at language school or as private lessons. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
I was just wondering how you were doing. I am now working for BP on an Azeri project here in England x Read More
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 ...
When I was there, you did feel an undercurrent of nervousness with some sections of Baku society but I believe it's worse now. Putin visited Armenia last month and made a big thing out of it. Of course he is a supporter of Armenia but an enemy ... Read More
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 ...
Astansbie, Funnily enough, my wife is also Estonian and speaks perfect Russian. She moved to my home country of Scotland in 2002, when we married, and was with me during my two years in Azerbaijan (Baku). In my original blog I tried to show Baku ... Read More
fruit market of Azerbaijan by mahjoob
Hi, I just want to ask you that do you ever had a fruit called green plums or sour green plums or Gojeh sabz. Its originally from Iran and wondering how much is per KG in Buko? Every year around end of March or Beginning of April could in fruit ...
Hello Majoob, Sorry but I never heard of this fruit in Azerbaijan. I am expat and never really bought any local produce from the shops . . . sorry!! Read More
Is Skype Definitely Available in KSA? by kuanyin
I have been offered a job in Saudi - fine - no problem; I have worked there twice before, several years ago, mind you. Anyway, can you confirm FOR SURE that Skype is available without any problems? Many thanks . . .
Thanks 'StressedMom' - hoping you are not too stressed!! Thanks!! Read More
Is Skype Definitely Available in KSA? by kuanyin
I have been offered a job in Saudi - fine - no problem; I have worked there twice before, several years ago, mind you. Anyway, can you confirm FOR SURE that Skype is available without any problems? Many thanks . . .
Hi Fez, many thanks for your reply - much appreciated!! Read More