Pete Garwood
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English expat in France
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About me
English
Lives in between Vaison and Malaucene
Speaks English French
Registration: 28 October 2008
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thai visa by abel22lopez@yahoo.com
hi i would like to travel to tour thailand i have my mexican passport i need visa i think to tour there whats the requirements for the visa and is it easy to obtain
For how long? A 60 day tourist visa, extendible to 90 days, is pretty straightforward to obtain. Read More
Would you guys consider living in Thailand permanently? by Affinity One
Well, Hi all you guys, From what i read so far I gather that most of you are "Farang" that come to visit Thailand and enjoy the time spent here, and perhaps come back a few or more than a few more times. But would you ever consider living here on a ...
Yes definitely. Lived there for three years (Chiang Mai) until recently, and am only in France temporarily, a case of 'force majeure'. Will head back soon, love it there - for many reasons. Read More
do those of you living abroad plan to return to your home countries? by ECS
I moved abroad with no specific plan of how long it would be but as things develop it's looking more and more likely that my life won't include returning back to my home country. So I'm wondering, are those of you living abroad now planning to ...
10 years since my last 24 hour visit to the UK. It was as bad as I expected. If I never go again it'll be too soon! Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
France is losing its charm. I want to get back to Thailand as soon as possible! Read More
Want to travel to Thailand by minemehe
Hello everyone, I want to travel to Thailand for studies and will be grateful to anyone who can provide me with some information on students life in Bangkok and students working in Bangkok.
Hi, Can't help you with Bangkok (I live in Chiang Mai)... but if you are taking a proper study course with a bona fide school then they should be able to help you with obtaining the education visa before arrival. It is important to know that visas ... Read More
Living costs in Thailand by Robson
Hi all, I am thinking about a move to Thailand, is it posible to live off 120 pounds a month and maybe earn a bit more working there ? Many thanks for any info,advice and tips etc.
In a word, no. Firstly you can't work there without a work visa, and the Thais are very strict indeed about handing these out. Secondly half of your £120, or roughly 6,000 baht would go on a cheap and very nasty room. And you would have to take an ... Read More
Female personal trainer available at a time and place to suit you! by fitforlife
Hi! Im a 24 year old Frenchie, and have just returned from the UK where I lived in Manchester working as a Personal Trainer. Now that I am back in France, I am setting myself up as a freelance PT, completely mobile and as time flexible as you ...
Bonne chance! But you're the wrong side of France for me, much as I'm in desperate need of getting fit :( Pete, in the Vaucluse ... Read More
Seek help locating former foreign exchange student from Chiang Mai by Joanna
Would any ex-pats have advice on how I might track down a friend from high school, a Thai foreign exchange student? We lost track of her after graduation and all we know other than her name, JUNPEN NOIARDHARN, is that she was from Chiang Mai and ...
Contacting the university is a possibility. Any idea what she was studying? Which year would she have started there? Read More
Moving with Teenager by hopefully moving
My husband, 15 year old daughter and I would like to move to Europe in June from Utah, USA. We want to experience another culture for about a year. We don't have a lot of money so we will need to work. Here are the main problems I'm facing: 1. ...
Visas for Europe are NOT that easy to obtain for US citizens - as bluefish says you'll need to sort yourselves out with employment in advance... Unless you intend working illegally, and in the likes of France this means no insurance/social cover. Read More
How to make friends in France 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 France :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in France?? Thanks in ...
I'm currently in PACA too, but given your mention of the Riviera it would probably take a good week to jog down to you from the Vaucluse, in which case I would be unlikely to be good company by the time I got there! Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Definitely felt the same way last time I was in the UK nearly ten years ago. Haven't been back since, don't intend going back unless I have no choice. Cold, unfriendly, hostile, stressed, rude and miserable people compared to the Thais where I am ... Read More
Home Exchange to Provence or French Riviera by jammydodger
Hi All, First time blog on this site, so bear with me! Been having a pig of a time trying to arrange a home exchange to anywhere in Provence or French Riviera. We're a family of 4 (2 adults/2 girls aged 16 & 11) living in Glasgow and hoping to ...
Best of luck JD! Read More
Home Exchange to Provence or French Riviera by jammydodger
Hi All, First time blog on this site, so bear with me! Been having a pig of a time trying to arrange a home exchange to anywhere in Provence or French Riviera. We're a family of 4 (2 adults/2 girls aged 16 & 11) living in Glasgow and hoping to ...
Hmm I registered our home in Provence once with a house exchange site, but was looking for a break in Thailand at the time. No offence, but Glasgow wasn't the exotic destination I had in mind! You just have to get lucky I suppose, I don't think ... Read More
Do and don't in France by expat.com
Are you living in France? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in France? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in France? Thanks!
ChapelGirl, good points, but just one minor thing - as an (obvious) adult, you wouldn't vousvoyer any kids under say 14/15 years, and usually up to 16/18 depending on the circumstances, appearance of age, etc. It would almost invariably be 'tu' ..... Read More
Is it safe to travel to Thailand now? by tiger25
I've planned a month long trip to Thailand and Laos in January. Should I consider changing my plans and not visiting Thailand due to the recent political unrest? Thanks!
As Mike says the place to get the info is from the bloggers on the spot. These are mainly written for free of course, not to sell papers with soundbite news, so most tell things as they are. Mine gives off mixed messages - I think there's more to ... Read More