Colin
@Manlin
English expat in Israel
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About me
English
Lives in Netanya, Central District
Speaks English, Hebrew, Mandarin
Registration: 02 December 2009
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Online shopping in Israel by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Israel? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and ...
Very similar to the rest of the Western wolrd, that is to say about a decade behind China. I miss all the pluses of having one app (WeChat) that does everything and miss a platfrom as diverse as taobao with (often) same day delivery. In Israel ... Read More
Giving birth in Israel (as a non-citizen/non-resident/non-Jew) by 420weblazeit
I have dual citizenship (two western countries) and do not need a visa to visit Israel. My girlfriend is currently a Tunisian citizen but will soon also have citizenship from my country. I would like us to visit Israel and would love for her to give ...
Medical treatments are "free" for people paying the National Insurance. Your wife, as a tourist, will not be covered. There are of course private hospitals but you will have to pay the costs involved Read More
How to get newborn baby visa? by bunny87
I am studying master degree in China and i am gonna birth this summer so how i am gonna take visa for my baby. My husband is foreigner too. Is there anyone know about family visa for studying Master degree students?
TWO citizenships??? Not if one of the parents is Chinese. China does not permit dual citizenship. It the parents are from two (or more) different countreie then depending on thier countries' policy they can inherit the parents ... Read More
How to hire a car/driver? I will visit Beijing for 4 days in December by Saigon Visitor
Hi, I will visit Beijing for the first time in December with my 9 year old daughter. We want to go skiing for 1 day ... see the Great Wall ... maybe some ice skating and other child friendly activities. Will arrive midday on the 24th and depart at ...
John hi please private message me. I can help you find a car w/driver and with suggestions for child friendly things. Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Some nice apartments) not far from Vantone Center and, depending on your lifestyle choice, there are a couple of serviced apartments in the vicinity. Advantage of a serviced apartment is that you don't have to provide the "domestic ... Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Re area - did you mean in the vicinity of Parkview Green? Beijing is big and I know it fairly well (been here for over 13 years) but Green View Garden is not ringing any bells. Do you have the name in Chinese or Pinyin (transliteration) ? Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Yes, foreign nationals have to pay a portion of the salary to China's Social Security which, amongst other things, indeed includes pension and medical. Quite honestly it is a pure financial loss. The medical coverage is suitable for a Chinese ... Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
replied in your other post with the same name Read More
Moving to Beijing by GabrielWhite
Dear all Hope everybody is good. Soon I'm moving to Beijing on Senior position. Company offered me 75000 rmb/month. I read few posts of cost living but everybody says different story. I need some facts. Exe: price of good 1br apartment around ...
Gabriel hi, feel free to PM me if you need assistance. 75,000RMB is a very generous salary especially since I understand that you will be one person with no need to pay school fees. Happy to point you in the direction of a few websites of ... Read More
Need help: Getting international TV channels in Beijing by Berthomas
Hi, we just moved to Beijing and are struggling to get access to international TV channels such as National Geographic, Discovery, DIVA, CI, CNN, BBC etc. We have tried to access Netflix through VPN unsuccessfully. We have also heard that TV box is ...
Hi, I am also in Beijing. You need a VPN (on your router) and an Apple TV or similar device attached to your TV. WeChat me or pm here and I will give you the contact details of the person who has been solving all my tech problems for years. If ... Read More
Every Tuesday Meetups & Get togethers by Manlin
New to Beijing? Been in Beijing for yonks but want to meet new people? Want to hangout with some friendly people? We meet every Tuesday for a chance to meet and socialise. These get-togethers are open to everyone irrespective of nationality or ...
Yes we still continue to meet every Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing you. The best way to contact me is WeChat. I will pm you my WeChat details or simply follow "fc-group" on WeChat Read More
Things to do in Beijing during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Beijing? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Beijing? Thank ...
Spring is here, Summer is coming and loads of things to do. I normally try every couple of weekends to get out to rural beijing for a relaxing day with fun people and great views. Feel free to join me. Read More
British Communities by JasmineAdams6
Hi there i am looking for British expats who now work or live in China, I am planning on moving to China in the next few months and was wondering if there was any British Communities in China so i dont feel so alone? Any help would be great, Thank ...
Jasmine hi, China is more than a tad bigger than the UK. Can you be a bit more precise regarding where you will be moving to In China. I am in Beijing and have loads of contacts (Brits and Non Brits) and will be happy to introduce you. Read More
New Expat by chloewright89
Hey everyone! My names Chloe.. I'm considering moving to China but I just need a bit more information, if anyone has previously lived in the UK and are now living in China please message I'd love to know a bit more about your experience :)
Hi Chloe, I am originally from London and have been living and working in China since 1998. How can I help? Read More
Company information inquiry by sairis
Hello everyone I am Sairis from Tanzania a travel agency I received a travel inquiry from CHINA XIAN L-B. TRADING CO., LTD. after long conservation and pricing they agreed with the tour costing and arrangement but the problem came with the ...
Sorry but I do not understand. They were sending people on a trip. You are/were the agent arranging the trip? Why did you have to pay them? They should be paying you for making the arrangments Read More