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Vincent Michel

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French expat in the United Arab Emirates

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French

Lives in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Speaks French - English - Mandarin

Registration: 16 January 2010

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Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
9 years ago
patricbabu

Looking to settle down in Mongolia by patricbabu

Hello. I'm an Indian working in the Emirates. Recently I've heard and seen the developments happening at Mongolia with a good economy and seems interesting. I plan on moving to a new country and Mongolia seems as an interesting area , I have ...

Vincent Michel

1) Is it possible for expats to get a job there if they have overseas experience? Yes, but you need to have the job confirmed and working visa approved before you fly in If you enter if a tourist visa and find a job here, anyway you will have to ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
10 years ago
Guest777

Heat and hot water by Guest777

Living in the downtown UB in the winter, do you have heat and electricity and hot water everyday? If not, how do you cope when it's -30??? I would be living on/near the campus of MUST university.

Vincent Michel

Not everyday. There is a lot of cut without notice. We have got information for 3 weeks last June and yes they complete on time the change of the pipes. However since we had a least 3 times stop hot water for half day. Electricity is fine. Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
10 years ago
herrentorte

Demand for Chinese teachers? by herrentorte

Hi everyone, so, I am thinking about moving to UB and now I have a couple of questions. First of all, I know next to nothing about Mongolia. So I am just wondering what life (of an expat) in UB is generally like, i.e. is it easy to get by or do ...

Vincent Michel

Chinese speaking club on Facebook Many people want to learn Mandarin but it's difficult to find a school or a teacher, it's often an undeclared class in home due to some "against Chinese patriotic ideas". Saying that you are ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
10 years ago
herrentorte

Demand for Chinese teachers? by herrentorte

Hi everyone, so, I am thinking about moving to UB and now I have a couple of questions. First of all, I know next to nothing about Mongolia. So I am just wondering what life (of an expat) in UB is generally like, i.e. is it easy to get by or do ...

Vincent Michel

Hi herrentorte, I am living here since one year. I can give you some ideas about the place and my experience, although some expats are living here for many years will know more about it. First, I never take taxi. Not because of safety but because ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
10 years ago
RowdyRoo

Pollution by RowdyRoo

Hello, . IS pollution an issue in Mongolia?

Vincent Michel

Winter is terrible from mid october til end of April due to the coal smoke. Its entering everywhere and you can't open your windows, all your clothes also absorb the strong flavors ! Need to have eyes-drop 1 days a day, keep clean and beauty ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
10 years ago
ram13

salary of chef in mongolia by ram13

good day every one i just wanna ask about the salary ranged of a foreign chef cook worker to mongolia.for example hired chef from philippines to mongolia.thanx

Vincent Michel

yes, it's about the market price Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
11 years ago
Lylamillie

Very nice view by Lylamillie

yesterday i visited Edge Bar which is located 17th floor of Ramada hotel. You may see beautiful Ub's night from the sky, and service team is so kind quite well trained. Also menu was reasonable. I would visit there again.

Vincent Michel

I love this place. This is of the best bar in UB. The 2 terrasses are great, to be on the roof of Ramada 17th and looking at the stars and night city view.....beautiful. Thank you to Oyun-Suvd the smiling waitress. Quite full during friday, better ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
11 years ago
ram13

salary of chef in mongolia by ram13

good day every one i just wanna ask about the salary ranged of a foreign chef cook worker to mongolia.for example hired chef from philippines to mongolia.thanx

Vincent Michel

it's quite a good salary for the city if accomodation and food are included. Only some hotels internationaux could offer more maybe Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
13 years ago
babu

life in mombasa, kenya by babu

hi, I am considering moving to mombasa- kenya for employment purpose. Would like to know details on the cost of living/ educational /medical facility/safety environment etc.. how much ksh shall be sufficient to lead a decent living for a couple ...

Vincent Michel

Life is less expesible than Europe but it will depends on how you adapt yourself to your new living area... go to market for. Local produ t but you will still need Nakumatt to maintain your culture and tradition. Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Busan 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 Busan :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Busan?? Thanks in advance ...

Vincent Michel

I suggest that you join some sport club or association. You will soon get linked with many. Go around university area where it's quite alive and dynamic, enter in a bar in the evening and I am sure you won't get alone long time as the Korean like to ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
14 years ago
babu

life in mombasa, kenya by babu

hi, I am considering moving to mombasa- kenya for employment purpose. Would like to know details on the cost of living/ educational /medical facility/safety environment etc.. how much ksh shall be sufficient to lead a decent living for a couple ...

Vincent Michel

Hi Babu, Safety : yes if you are with one local when going to public crowded area otherwise to be avoid. Medical : there is good hospitals nad many private owned by Indian doctors. Purchasing daily life items : I recommend that you go to Nakumatt ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais created a thread
14 years ago

Diani beach

Best hotels, what to do and where to go in Diani Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
14 years ago
almasi

swahili by almasi

if you want to learn swahili i can be of help

Vincent Michel

Buy a book for lessons in any good book store. I suggest that you learn daily 1 hour and trying to pick and remember 2 words per day... within 6 months you will be able to speak and communicate fluently. Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

How to find a job in Myanmar by expat.com

Hi, Are you an expat living in Myanmar? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Myanmar? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Myanmar. Recruitment agencies? ...

Vincent Michel

To find a job in Myanmar need to have a network and to have someone there to support your application, like a famous compagny. They will do all the procedure for you and issue you a letter, which you will give to the Embassy to get your work visa. ... Read More

Vincent Michel
cheffrancais replied to a thread
14 years ago
babu

life in mombasa, kenya by babu

hi, I am considering moving to mombasa- kenya for employment purpose. Would like to know details on the cost of living/ educational /medical facility/safety environment etc.. how much ksh shall be sufficient to lead a decent living for a couple ...

Vincent Michel

Hello, Living in Mombasa will cost you a bit expensive at the beginning and less and less months after months as soon as you get to know the local network and the pricing. It's a bit difficult to know the prices at the beginning, so I advice you to ... Read More