James J Donnelly
@sixthfltyo
American expat in South Africa
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About me
American
Lives in Pretoria
Speaks English and a little Italian
Registration: 27 July 2013
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New : Subscribe to the South Africa ads! by Julien
Hi, We are pleased to inform you that a new feature is available on expat-blog.com. You can now subscribe to the South Africa: classifieds, job ads, housing ads. Dont miss any ads posted online anymore! How does it work? On each section, ...
I like this feature and would hope more businesses would use it. I'm looking for a reliable (as affirmed by customers) car repair shop in Pretoria. Thanks James Read More
New to Pretoria from NY - looking to have marvelous adventures here. by sixthfltyo
Hello everyone. Just arrived in Pretoria and am looking to enjoy some marvelous adventures during my time in South Africa. Originally from NY but have lived and travelled all over the globe.
Thanks. Great advice. Read More
New in Johannesburg - Making new friends by betty1986
Hi there, I am new in Johannesburg and would like to meet new people for clubbing or hanging around. Preferable female. Are there any places where I can meet new people or make friends? If anyone is new in town as well or would like to make new ...
Welcome. I just arrived myself, but I am in Pretoria. If you need any assistance you can drop me a note. My son might be interested in clubbing when he gets here in August. Just wanted you to know that there is someone to contact if you get in a ... Read More
New to Pretoria from NY - looking to have marvelous adventures here.
Hello everyone. Just arrived in Pretoria and am looking to enjoy some marvelous adventures during my time in South Africa. Originally from NY but have lived and travelled all over the globe. Read More
new to KL by kammeron
Hi, Im kammeron, just moved to Malaysia from the US. I am working, and my office is in Mutiara Damansara. I am currently searching for apartments to stay in, so any advice on neighborhoods to look at or specific buildings to look into is greatly ...
Welcome Kammeron. Can't give much advice regarding apts since mine is provided by my employer. There are sports clubs and events listed on internations site and meetup site which you might want to check out. Good luck to you in your career and ... Read More
Looking to meet some good people by Chris.j.s
Hey all, Im an Australian (22), just got into KL yesterday for a 3 month internship, and im looking meet some good people while I'm over here! Hit me up on [Moderated: pls send details in private] Cheers! Chris
My son Thomas will be coming home from Italy for the upcoming Holidays, and I am sure he would be able to show you around. Contact me for details if you wish. James J. Donnelly Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
It will definitely be a different experience from Prague. Prepare for some culture shock by reading info on Malaysia, its history and its current events. James Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
I like Malaysia and am continuing to meet amazing people. My lovely bride wanted to continue her professional career which she couldn't do here and didn't like the chaos of KL. James Read More
looking for European friends by Nadin2009
Hi everyone Newly joined and hope to find some European friends in kl, especially friends from French or Italy. I am a postgraduate student and live in pantai panorama.
Welcome. I'm from the U.S. but my wife is European and currently working in Brussels. My sons all grew up in Europe and currently two of them are attending a boarding school in Italy. Best Regards, James:) Read More
European living in Malaysia by Shermanka
Hello everybody, I want to ask people, who comes from Europe and moved to Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. My boyfriend is from Kuala Lumpur, he has family there and next year we want to try live there together. But for me its big change and Im very scared ...
Just to be honest, I am an American married to a European for 20 years. I was sent here for 2 years by my company but my wife didn't like it. She is back in Europe until I leave here next year. Read More
Looking to make new friends by adventuregirl
Hi there, I'm a Malaysian born Chinese woman looking to meet new friends. I've lived in Malaysia all my life and I'm interested in meeting people of different cultures from different countries. I'm living in Kuala Lumpur and know the city pretty ...
Hi, My name is James and I am an American living here in KL with my 13 yr old son. I'm 53 and married (my wife is working in Belgium at the moment) so if you would be interested in having a coffee or weekend lunch just to share thoughts about life ... Read More
Confused! by Utthraa
Hi Guys! I am in my Final year MBA and i have got a job offer in Malaysia, for Business Development role for 5000RM per month... Is this a good package to start my career (i have no prior work experience)? I am planning to negotiate for 6000RM, ...
Congratulations and best of luck to you in the future. James Read More
Will be in KL for a weekend. Where to stay? by Hobosan
Hi Will be in KL for a weekend. In which area should I book a hotel? I will do touristy stuff, not business, so the hotel should be near the KL points of interest. No need for hotel names (in case that is forbidden by the forum), but just an area ...
When I get hotels around here I usually use Agoda to get the best prices. Read More
Walk, Metro or get ripped off by Taxi drivers? by Miss Hong Kong
I can't drive. Funny isn't it? I lived all my life in Hong Kong with advanced public transport system where driving is expensive and slow. It wasn't until I started "expating" in KL two weeks ago I found my inability to drive annoyed me more than ...
Great beginning. I look forward to following your adventures in KL. I arrived in Dec with my 3 sons. The first three days were a lot of walking, sweating, and complaining, but the Eureka; my oldest figured out the Public Transport and how to ... Read More
Socialize in KL by Antoine_L
Hi everybody, We are three frenchs students in KL (we are 22 years old), and we would like go out, have fun and meet some new people here. So if you want join us in a bar, night club or just in restaurant, just tell us. It would be a ...
Got it. thanks. Read More