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@Englishpal

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Speaks Arabic, English, German, Italian, French, Hebrew

Registration: 16 September 2009

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Englishpal replied to a thread
14 years ago
joyoflife

cost of living in Ramallah by joyoflife

Hello, I have received a job offer in Ramallah and would like to ask someone who lives already around there about cost of living to make sure I can survive! Can you help me? Sending greetings from Europe! Cristina:)

Englishpal

I think you guys need also to check out [Moderated: No free advert] and see the advice and comments given here about living in Ramallah / Palestine. Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
14 years ago
alexandraK

To Bring or Not to Bring --- Palestine by alexandraK

Anyone moved to Palestine recently? Anything that you brought that you dont use and thought you would, or is less expensive to purchase in Israel/Palestine than shipping from the states? Anything that you chose not to bring that you you wish you ...

Englishpal

Electronic items are much more expensive in Palestine but you have to pay a very high tax rate if you ship things inside Israel/Palestine. I recommend to shampoo, etc from back home (selection in Palestine is not that great) as well as your fav. ... Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
14 years ago
fatouisma

famille d'accueil au palestine by fatouisma

hello, my name's fatimazohra moroccan living in france i want visit palestine next year inchallah but i want to be hebergé by a palestinian familly, i want to know how palestinians live of course i will give them some money for accepting me to get ...

Englishpal

I recommend to check this link and make a possibly similar post: englishpal.ps/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=0&func=view&id=4108&catid=5 Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Living in Jerusalem by expat.com

You are an expatriate living in Jerusalem, or you used to work and live in Jerusalem. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Jerusalem? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...

Englishpal

I recommend you to google "aliyah". Even so you don't want to make aliyah you will find many useful things and information, e.g. about driving liscense, flat/job hunt, etc. Check also with the Israeli embassy about your visa options. Not making ... Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Palestine by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Palestine :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Palestine?? Thanks ...

Englishpal

I suggest to find some local organisations from your country and phone them asking about possible communities from your country. Often their are toddler groups, mothers nights out, language lessons for children etc. Like this everybody can build ... Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
15 years ago
petercasier

Any aid workers, development workers amongst you expats? by petercasier

Hi, In my spare time I am volunteering for AidWorkers.net, an online repository/forum/knowledge base for those working or interested in humanitarian issues, where I keep their aidworkers blogroll up to date. We list blogs from aidworkers, and ...

Englishpal

Sounds interesting, I just openend the website and will check it out! Thanks Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Palestine by expat.com

Are you living in Palestine? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Palestine? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Palestine? Thanks!

Englishpal

Don'ts: - eat or drink during the month of Ramadan in public before IFTAR (fast breaking meal) - Refuse to drink something if you are invited somewhere / visiting somebody - ask for half a glass to drink (e.g. tea, juice). This is considered ... Read More

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15 years ago
expat.com

Living in Palestine by expat.com

You are living in Palestine, or you used to live in Palestine. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Palestine? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...

Englishpal

We would recommend to everybody new in Palestine to talk and exchange a lot to people to get a feeling for the culture and the do and don't in the Palestinian culture. Often it is better to ask as to make a mistake. There are many hidden rules and ... Read More

Englishpal replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Palestine by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Palestine. Don't forget to mention where in Palestine you are living. How much does it cost to live in Palestine? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...

Englishpal

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