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Amin

@Amiiiin

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Belgian

Lives in Bruxelles

Speaks French, English, Dutch (basics) and Hindi

Registration: 04 November 2009

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Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com

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

Amin

Welcome in the french speaking part Heiko aha ! This is probably a heritage from our french cousins lol. As u wisely concluded, the good places to meet people are the pubs, or simply the dutch parts; Antwerp is indeed a beautiful, lively city, where ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
Heiko

Good pubs in Brussels by Heiko

Hi there, I have been in Brussels a few weeks now and haven't found any good pubs with good music and cool ppl. Any recommendations??

Amin

Hi, the European district is a good place to meet ppl : try the wild geese or the hairy canary. You may also try around the Halles Saint Gery. Also on the Avenue Louise, or Chaussee de Charleroi, you'll find posher bars. It's quite true that Belgian ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
jamberrytoast

American woman in Belgium by jamberrytoast

Hello! I am an American woman who moved to Belgium eight weeks ago, completely alone and not knowing a single person in the country. I've had quite a time adjusting and have yet to make any friends but I am looking forward to the adventure! I'm ...

Amin

Hi all, My name is Caitlin and I just moved from Boston on September 1st! I can relate to everyone talking about loneliness upon moving abroad! I am living in Brussels and going to grad school, but only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I also have lots ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
britadiantraveller

Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller

Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(

Amin

I think they're quite good actually in English, I know how it is in France (was born and raised in Brussels), and there it's way harder for an expat from the point of view of language. What is more annoying for me here is the long winter, low ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
RFd

My first message to a forum. by RFd

Hello to whoever reads this. And Thanks! I am both new to Norway and new to blogging, hopefully both will be catastrophe free. I am slowly getting used to the cost of things here - I dont seem to notice spending 20Nok for an ice lolly or up to ...

Amin

Also another good tip, in Deli de Luca, they offer a few chinese or indian (one actually lol) meals; it's NOK 19/100 gr, so if you take 2-300 gr (a decent portion i think), it'll cost 6-7€, like in continental Europe so. Beware that many other ... Read More

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Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
britadiantraveller

Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller

Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(

Amin

Am afraid I also feel that way about Norway... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
RFd

My first message to a forum. by RFd

Hello to whoever reads this. And Thanks! I am both new to Norway and new to blogging, hopefully both will be catastrophe free. I am slowly getting used to the cost of things here - I dont seem to notice spending 20Nok for an ice lolly or up to ...

Amin

Here's a rule : eating out is ridicully expansive in Norway ! Basically there's no limit when u go out to eat or have a drink, specially if u're in the west... I found just one exception so far : a normal priced indian restaurant, the Curry&Ketchup, ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
britadiantraveller

Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller

Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(

Amin

OMG ! Unbelievable, I just checked it, and yes I could find how much my colleagues earned the previous year. That is a serious complete shame in regard to privacy ! Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
dmcart13

Vegetarianism by dmcart13

I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...

Amin

Yup Mithai that's what I'm looking for praaa ! Thanks for the tip, I'll try at Toyen (I'm not sure that it's the best way to prepare summer these sweets loool) Barfi zindabad ! Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
dmcart13

Vegetarianism by dmcart13

I've mentioned in a few of my posts that I'm a vegetarian. I wondered if there were any others about? Who else has experienced the unadulterated joy of explaining to a Norwegian that you don't eat meat or fish? Who has seen that look of confusion on ...

Amin

Indian desserts hmm sounds tasty, do they offer ladoos ?? Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
teadrinkingman

Brit in Oslo. Looking forward to meeting people! by teadrinkingman

Hi All Brit living in Oslo for a while who decided I wasn't meeting enough people yet in Oslo so I took myself to the Dubliners pub on Friday night by myself and had a pretty good time! So anyway want to keep moment going and would be great to ...

Amin

Hmm yeah but gotta warn you, no Starbuck here :( ! Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
teadrinkingman

Brit in Oslo. Looking forward to meeting people! by teadrinkingman

Hi All Brit living in Oslo for a while who decided I wasn't meeting enough people yet in Oslo so I took myself to the Dubliners pub on Friday night by myself and had a pretty good time! So anyway want to keep moment going and would be great to ...

Amin

Hmm if you like tea you should try...the Tea Lounge as well ! (they say they have 80 sort of tea; I didn't count lol) Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
ifran

Hairdresser (Cabelereiros) en Oslo by ifran

Hello everybody!! Does anyone know a Brazilian hairdresser in Oslo please? I am a Brazilian girl with a long curly hair looking for a good hairdresser. Thanks! Ifran.

Amin

Don't know for Brazilian, but for a good one, there's the famous Tony and Guy ! Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
radium05

Considering studies in Norway... by radium05

Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. My name is David, I'm from Israel and I'm considering moving to Norway to study after I'm done with my military service here. I have in my mind to study International Relations/International Studies. As brief ...

Amin

As far as I know, finding a room at Uni is very hard; I was told there were no more when I asked in May last year (but I am also in a position where I can easilly afford a flat, and they knew that). What do u mean by 80000 NOK? If it's just for the ... Read More

Amin
Amiiiin replied to a thread
14 years ago
gergeypasztor

Electronics Shops by gergeypasztor

Hi everybody. I'm new to Oslo and was wondering what was a good electronics shop where I could find a computer. I'm thinking of something like Best Buy in the USA, or MediaMarkt in Germany. All I have found so far is Spaceworld... but that was ...

Amin

Don't know for something big like MediaMarkt, but you can try Clas Olson, on the last floor of Oslo City; another famous chain is Elkjop. Read More