@sammymelder
South African expat in Ivory Coast
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South African
Lives in Abidjan
Registration: 02 December 2011
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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!!
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Hope all you guys were able to meet up and have your coffees. movies or karoake meets?? Read More
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, ...
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!!
Hope you had a good holiday and able to climb Adams Peak. Would have been nice to take a break. Cheers Read More
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 ...
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
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
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
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 ...
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
Where can one watch Cricket? by Heswaran
I am interested in following Cricket at one of the clubs in Lusaka...any recommendations?
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
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 ...
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