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globalgypsy replied to a thread
10 years ago
JJOO

Badminton by JJOO

Hi there, Does anyone know where we can play badminton in Luanda Are there any club or association Thanks JJ

globalgypsy

Badminton - I have played on a court in Luanda. Seek out expats from Total. They have a badminton court in one of their accommodation complexes and run social games a twice a week when I was there a couple of years ago. GG Read More

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12 years ago
Sabree

Couple considering moving to Luanda by Sabree

Hi there My fiance and I are seriously considering a move to Luanda with his job in the next few months and in view of this I have a few questions which I'd be grateful if anyone who lives there/ has lived there recently could answer: Location I ...

globalgypsy

Hi Sabree, A few things. 2hr commute is when there is gridlock during peak hour, presidential movement or when it rains. Also depends on where you are coming from and going to. For example, Belas shopping center to the Marginal takes approx 45 ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
loklok

Hi by loklok

my name is Gaby and I live in the Uk. My husband will be moving to Luanda this october. I am very excited and scared at the same time. i am a Beauty Therapist college lecturer and wondering what are the chances to find a job in my field or maybe ...

globalgypsy

Forgot another beauty place - Bamboo Imperial (?) a short distance from the Avalade Hotel in Maianga. Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
loklok

Hi by loklok

my name is Gaby and I live in the Uk. My husband will be moving to Luanda this october. I am very excited and scared at the same time. i am a Beauty Therapist college lecturer and wondering what are the chances to find a job in my field or maybe ...

globalgypsy

Doubt if you could find them on line in an English based search. Deana Day Spa is one existing place. There are a couple more in Luanda Sul (near the new Casa-dos-fresco at Talatona) and above the old Casa-Dos-fresco next to the Emirates ... Read More

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12 years ago
loklok

Hi by loklok

my name is Gaby and I live in the Uk. My husband will be moving to Luanda this october. I am very excited and scared at the same time. i am a Beauty Therapist college lecturer and wondering what are the chances to find a job in my field or maybe ...

globalgypsy

Watch the visa issue Gaby. Some very powerful people own day spas in Luanda and might not take too kindly with having a competitor. tread very lightly........ Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
bob daiss

find a job in Angola by bob daiss

hey julien i'm bob daiss i live in lebanon i'm 20 years old i wanna come to angola and find a job there so if u can help me i will be so glad :) and thx

globalgypsy

Careful nambianmum......what is your visa? On a residential visa if you are caught working you will be deported and wont be allowed back in. If you want a change to a working visa, Our advice was you need to cancel your residential visa - leave ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Namibianmom

What do expat wives do in their free time by Namibianmom

Just wondering, what activities are there in Luanda? Any interesting classes or group activities?

globalgypsy

Thanks for the offer nambianmom. Sadly cannot dive (bad ears). Also we have just made the great escape out of Angola for good. Enjoy your time in Angola, for me I would much prrfer Namibia - love that country and it's people. GG Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Namibianmom

What do expat wives do in their free time by Namibianmom

Just wondering, what activities are there in Luanda? Any interesting classes or group activities?

globalgypsy

Tennis courts, basketball courts and a usable pool........Oh I dream of those things.......:) Thoroughly recommend the field group. We have had some very insightful nights there learning about many things. The field trips are not to be missed if ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Namibianmom

What do expat wives do in their free time by Namibianmom

Just wondering, what activities are there in Luanda? Any interesting classes or group activities?

globalgypsy

Plan their next trip out.......... Most compounds will have social groups that do charity work, learn photography, go on internal tours, organize social balls, do yoga, craft work etc. One such organization is TICA (The International Community of ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Tony_Lisboa

Television for Angola by Tony_Lisboa

Good morning We are living in France but we have some family in Angola (Sumbe). We have the plan to live in Angola within a few years. my question is very basic; I would like to buy a TV and bring it in Angola. what are the requirements? Is it ...

globalgypsy

A couple of years ago buying a TV here would have been very expensive. Today not so. I'd check closer to when you are planning to move here to see what the local TV prices are at that time. Mind you buying locally is still not a guarantee that ... Read More

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12 years ago
Jeremy1

Surfing in Angola by Jeremy1

Hello all! I'm moving out to Luanda in October to work for 16 months and wondered if any of you guys are surfers or have friends who surf. There is information online about the surf scene in Angola, but I would be interested to hear from anyone ...

globalgypsy

can i drive there with a regular sedan or i need a 4*4 ?Normal car can get there no problems. Just watch the rocks. GG Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Tony_Lisboa

Television for Angola by Tony_Lisboa

Good morning We are living in France but we have some family in Angola (Sumbe). We have the plan to live in Angola within a few years. my question is very basic; I would like to buy a TV and bring it in Angola. what are the requirements? Is it ...

globalgypsy

I guess you will need to find out some technical details on the signal broadcast of TPA to see if it is covered by the spectrum of the TV you are buying. Also check if TPA is PAL or NTSC format and if your TV can handle the formats (most modern ones ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jeremy1

Surfing in Angola by Jeremy1

Hello all! I'm moving out to Luanda in October to work for 16 months and wondered if any of you guys are surfers or have friends who surf. There is information online about the surf scene in Angola, but I would be interested to hear from anyone ...

globalgypsy

If you have GPS available - Cabo Ledo can be found by.... (WGS84 datum) Turn off the highway @ 9deg 41' 37.02" S 13deg 12' 42.10"E into a mine. Keep the main section of the mine on your left. Carpark is @ 9 deg 40' 45.19" S 13deg 11' 57.27" ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jo Ann

Safety issues by Jo Ann

I am an Angolan living abroad for as long as I can remember, and when I go back, my mother just spreads her negative feelings about the lack of security. ♦ Don't talk on your cellphone in the streets... At least not when you have fancy ...

globalgypsy

I don't see it Antonio, Still having people held up at gun point for their computers/ phones etc while in the car, People being shot in the street outside my accommodation, continued reports of criminal activity. The security reports have not ... Read More

globalgypsy replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Angola by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Angola ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Angola? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

globalgypsy

Hi Julien, You probably didn't get a response as most expats won't know how the health system works because they don't use it. There is a SOS medical setup for the expat community with most medical conditions being treated out of country. There ... Read More