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South African expat in Ivory Coast

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South African

Lives in Abidjan

Registration: 02 December 2011

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12 years ago
edvilyn

Short B-R-E-A-K ! by edvilyn

Hi guy's! Hows everyone doing today??? :) I'm Edvilyn, 23y/o, Filipino expat working in Maldives.. Finally,,I'll be taking a short break!! and I'm coming to Srilanka alone this coming October 18th... Hope to have some friends to hang.. see you!!

sammymelder

Wish I could have been there to help you climb Adams Peak. I am way off in the Dark Continent now. Take care Read More

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12 years ago
dxbhotmale

Why is it sooo hard to find women for dating online in dubai ? by dxbhotmale

Isnt it the same case with most guys around here and dating forums and websites. As a single guy I too have been on a hunt to find a nice woman for friendship or casual dating and romance, and it seems most of the profiles online or in forums are ...

sammymelder

Sandman's comment about women getting arrested if they complaint about rape whilst the Emirati is let off is way off target - the law takes its course and the accused gets what he or she desrves. Read More

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12 years ago
YZ82

Cost of living in Abu Dhabi for a family of 4 by YZ82

Hello all, I am about to receive an offer to work in Abu Dhabi and I am wondering on the cost of living there. I am a postdoc in engineering with 6 years experience. We are a family of 4, me and my wife with two kids. As far as I understood the ...

sammymelder

It all depends on the package that you are offered. Most companies take care of the accommodation, medical, kids education (allowance or actuals paid by some companies and government agencies). air tickets annually (may be semi annually in some ... Read More

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12 years ago
katie_orlando

Looking for any friends, male or female by katie_orlando

I'm new in Dubai, I'm 29 years old from Ireland and I'm living in IMPZ (International Media Production Zone)... this is an isolated area on emirates road... which makes it harder to go out and have fun when you have no friends at all. I would like ...

sammymelder

Hope all you guys were able to meet up and have your coffees. movies or karoake meets?? Read More

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12 years ago
Zanalyst

To z Egyptians living in Dubai .. PLZ Help by Zanalyst

Hi; I'm an Egyptian living with my family in Abu Dhabi since 2002, recently I have got a job offer from a company in JAFZA but they advised me for not moving nor signing the offer letter before ensuring that the visa will be issued smoothly. So, ...

sammymelder

The company is correct - first ensure that they get the paper work sorted out before you resign from your present place. Safer than sorry is the best motto. Good luck Read More

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12 years ago
saji2007

Flying with emirates by saji2007

I'm flying to Kuala lumpur from tehran with emirates, Economy class, Emirates, EK971-EK346 -terminal 3 Now i want to ask if marhaba lounge is free of charge? and if the services inside is free? And i also want to ask there was like a restaurant ...

sammymelder

If you are travelling business or first class then you get access to the various lounges. If you have a silver Skywards card, then you may get access to the business class lounge that EK has in Terminal 3 somewhere near Gate 117 or so. You should ... Read More

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12 years ago
Mauritianpeng

Thinking of moving to UAE for Engineering job by Mauritianpeng

Hi, I am thinking to move to UAE. Good idea or bad? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks Farooz

sammymelder

Good idea if you have a secured job offer with all the perks and benefits agreed. If you are looking for a job after coming, Good luck to you and may you be successful fast. Cheers Read More

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12 years ago
surangand

Looking for a Hotel for Training... by surangand

Hi all My brother looking for Hotel for training.. He has just complete his first course in cookery at Ceylon Hotel School Bandarawela. if any one can help me to get some contact on this, it will be highly appreciate Thanks, Suranga

sammymelder

Try Cinnamon Grand as they used to take Ceylon Hotel School students as trainees for periods and I am sure they will do that now too. Good luck. Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Sri Lanka by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Sri Lanka, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

sammymelder

Five reasons would be: 1. Friendly people who are supposed to be the most hospitable people (but there are others who claim they are more hospitable than the Lankans). 2. Wonderful beaches - Unawatuna, Paseekudah, Arugam Bay etc. 3. Qaulity of ... Read More

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12 years ago
edvilyn

Short B-R-E-A-K ! by edvilyn

Hi guy's! Hows everyone doing today??? :) I'm Edvilyn, 23y/o, Filipino expat working in Maldives.. Finally,,I'll be taking a short break!! and I'm coming to Srilanka alone this coming October 18th... Hope to have some friends to hang.. see you!!

sammymelder

Hope you had a good holiday and able to climb Adams Peak. Would have been nice to take a break. Cheers Read More

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12 years ago
mlaxhman

Moving to Solwezi - any advice/tips much appreciated by mlaxhman

We are moving to Solwezi from the UK and was wondering if anyone had any advice on what to bring if anything in particular. We have two young children (2yrs and 9 months) and wanted to know if there were others out there with young children to ...

sammymelder

Guess my reply would be a bit late but I am sure you would be settled in Solwezi by now. It must be a bit of a shocker to you coming from UK and to Solwezi of all places in Zambia. If it was Lusaka, Livingstone or the Copperbelt, would have been ... Read More

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12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in Zambia by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Zambia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

sammymelder

Best five reasons to live and stay in Zambia: 1. Victoria Falls or the Mosi-Oa-Tunya (The Smoke that Thunders) 2. Luangwa Valley National Parks 3. Relatively stable country to live in despite the car thefts (well it happens in London, NYC and other ... Read More

sammymelder replied to a thread
12 years ago
ajay_bakshi

Need advice on appartment in VI by ajay_bakshi

Hi Everyone, I am an Indian coming to Lagos with a 3 year assignment. I am looking for a 2/3 bedroom fully furnished appartment in V.I or Ikoyi. Need some leads and approximate rental amount that you think it will cost me. One more thing, have ...

sammymelder

Hello guys I just arrived in Lagos and am staying at Bogobiri House in Ikoyi - which seems to be okay. Anyone having better options please contact. Cheers Read More

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12 years ago
Heswaran

Where can one watch Cricket? by Heswaran

I am interested in following Cricket at one of the clubs in Lusaka...any recommendations?

sammymelder

When I was in Lusaka long years ago, there were cricket clubs at Lusaka Club, Municipals Sports (where the atmosphere was excellent with a multi cultural group of people), Central Sports, Lotus Sports, Metros and also the farming community at ... Read More

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12 years ago
MEtravel

current social situation in Kabul by MEtravel

I have been offered a job working in the private sector in Kabul. I will be living and working in the city itself. I am trying to get an understanding of what the social / freedom of life in like currently in the city. I am a single female,and I ...

sammymelder

Hello Vik I can only say that I agree with what has been posted by ME Travel. I have been to Kabul on four occasions for work and it has been only work - guest house/hotel to office and back with possibly a small detour to the supermarket to pick ... Read More