Ioanna
@Ioanna
Australian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Australian, Single
Lives in Ash Sharmah, Minţaqat Tabūk
Speaks Greek English
Registration: 22 March 2010
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New to Gurgaon by Marjan Kasraei
Hello all, Marjan's here. I am considering a job offer in Gurgaon. I will be working as a section manager in an international school in sector 53. The problem is that the more I browse the internet to gather data, the less assured I become about ...
I enjoyed my two years in Gurgaon with moments of frustration, yes. Once you meet other expats you share the highs and lows. Make sure your salary covers your accommodation and daily bills. Enjoy! Read More
Expat area to live in Gurgaon by annaheenan
Hi, My husband is getting a new job in New Delhi, in Gurgaon area. We are looking to rent a 4 bedroom apartment in a good expat secured community. Can anyone advise where should we look? Thanks. Anna
These are approximate figures only but relative to Gurgaon Driver with own car from 60000 rupees per month and depends on car size. Maid from 10000 monthly plus holiday bonus etc Cook? not sure because they vary in expertise.. the more recipes in ... Read More
Looking for a house. by Ivynlily
Hi, I'm looking for a 3 Bdr house to rent. I'll be staying for jus a month. But will keep coming bck within 2 months. Basically I'm from Malaysia. Thks.
try looking on Magic Bricks India Ioanna Read More
Expat area to live in Gurgaon by annaheenan
Hi, My husband is getting a new job in New Delhi, in Gurgaon area. We are looking to rent a 4 bedroom apartment in a good expat secured community. Can anyone advise where should we look? Thanks. Anna
The Auralias and Camellias are apartment towers set in acreage with golf course and swimming pool and tennis courts. If you like lugging your shopping into an elevator and spending around 4lakhs per month rent alongside other oil people then live ... Read More
Expat area to live in Gurgaon by annaheenan
Hi, My husband is getting a new job in New Delhi, in Gurgaon area. We are looking to rent a 4 bedroom apartment in a good expat secured community. Can anyone advise where should we look? Thanks. Anna
places to stay for expats depend on your budget and how much travelling you want to do. Having lived in Gurgaon for two years I know many expats move into The Auralias or Camellias compounds but we chose to live in the Nirvana Estate, then Laburnum ... Read More
Going out in Melbourne by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Melbourne? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
10 Fave Places in Melbourne: 10. Astor Theatre in St Kilda for retro movies in Art Deco style 9. Capuccino in the kiosk at the end of St Kilda Pier 8. Queen Victoria Market for Deli and American Doughnut van 7. State Library 6. Any Arcade in ... Read More
What Can't You Find in India ? by Ioanna
Hello everybody out there in Gurgaon Greetings from Down Under! I am an expat from Australia who has most recently lived in Arabia for several years. Now it is time to pack my bags for life in India. The last time I was there I could not find a ...
What can I not find? Indian men who do not spit and who do not urinate on the street, and Indian women. Indian women are not to be found on the trains; they seem to come out of their homes only for shopping. But since you qualified your statement by ... Read More
What Can't You Find in India ? by Ioanna
Hello everybody out there in Gurgaon Greetings from Down Under! I am an expat from Australia who has most recently lived in Arabia for several years. Now it is time to pack my bags for life in India. The last time I was there I could not find a ...
I hear you on the fitted sheets! Hmmmmm let's see...for me it's mostly food items or food prep items, although I have pretty good luck at Q-Mart. A few things that took me a while to find: a decent cheese, potato masher, spaghetti sauce, maple ... Read More
What Can't You Find in India ? by Ioanna
Hello everybody out there in Gurgaon Greetings from Down Under! I am an expat from Australia who has most recently lived in Arabia for several years. Now it is time to pack my bags for life in India. The last time I was there I could not find a ...
Hope you will not be disappointed in this matter while in India. You will get almost every thing while in Gurgaon, if not ask us.Thank you so much for your reply. I have learned to do well with what I have and am not overly concerned. Having ... Read More
What Can't You Find in India ?
Hello everybody out there in Gurgaon Greetings from Down Under! I am an expat from Australia who has most recently lived in Arabia for several years. Now it is time to pack my bags for life in India. The last time I was there I could not find a ... Read More
seder compound by taff57
Hi, well folks we are here in Jeddah, en-route to Riyahd in a few wks time. Please help if you can, at the moment we are in a compound in Jeddah, (in a studio room) we hope to be moving into a 1bed or 2bed apt soon. We hope for only 6-8wks, then ...
PS: Ioanna, I think that you are a little :offtopic:Sorry Harmonie for butting in...this was my way of getting my old pal CAF's attention! Enjoy Riyadh ;) Read More
seder compound by taff57
Hi, well folks we are here in Jeddah, en-route to Riyahd in a few wks time. Please help if you can, at the moment we are in a compound in Jeddah, (in a studio room) we hope to be moving into a 1bed or 2bed apt soon. We hope for only 6-8wks, then ...
Im sure it will be a great experience. At least you have a place to live.:D Hey CAF how's it all going at your place? Still having a great experience?? xxxxx Ginnie:cool: Read More
Greetings from Australia
To all my Expat.com friends Putting the finishing touches to the house as I await the arrival of my in-laws for Christmas. I've made a Christmas cake, shortbreads and gingerbreads but will be serving a spicy lentil soup and hommous for lunch ... Read More
Kingdom Compound Coffee Morning by CAF
Ladies (And Gents) For those of you not working during the day, Kingdom Compound is hosting a Coffee morning, but its really a huge Market, tomorrow, Monday from 9-1130am. All of the Expat women can attend, not so sure about the men, but I have ...
Stuck in Marrakech...I like the sound of that! Glad to see you are all well and living the vida Riyadh Greetings from Down Under When are you coming to visit? xxx Read More
You say Hello and we say Goodbye by Ioanna
Dear Expat-Blog friends It is with great sadness that we bid you farewell from Riyadh. While we were away on our vacation to Greece, Bill was sent 17,000km back to Australia to renew his visa which expired in the middle of Eid. After he arrived,his ...
Hi friends! I'm back home in Melbourne reunited with my family and waking up to bird song and the laughter of my grandchilden. This has helped me focus on what is really important in life and like Nonz, believe there is something better in store for ... Read More