Michael
@Mikew77g77
American expat in Kosovo
Forum posts
8
Contacts
3
About me
American
Lives in Pristine
Speaks English, Extreme basic Albanian
Registration: 12 May 2015
Activity
The best services to use when moving to Kosovo by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Kosovo? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Kosovo? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
I recommend having a open mind. Things are faster than the usa but things are still slow. I have lived here about 4.5 yrs. Think about the price for renting. Usually if they see your american youll get an american price. But I am sure it is that way ... Read More
How has your life changed in Kosovo by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Kosovo? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
I had a lot of free time and loved it. Especially in the summers. Walking in cool of the evening hanging out on the balcony after dark. Machiatos every stop, Eating out. Even Pejë is great too. Heading back in a month for a month and maybe ... Read More
Making phone calls in Kosovo by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Kosovo, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Kosovo? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
You can easily get a landline by calling IPKO or going into the main office on mother Terese. With that IPKO is who I use for mobile An average monthly bill. That is the tricky part. Need to examine a few things. Electricity in the summer cost me ... Read More
Any information or help to settle down in Kosovo would be appreciated by online prince
Hi my names Ibrahim from Egypt and I am really considering moving to another country of europe or america one of them is Kosovo I will see which one is seriously offering a real chance, I would welcome any conversation regarding that any real ...
Unless you have a retirement income of a some kind of income, I wouldnt come here. It is 60% unemployment here. People with PHDs are working as waiters. Just to let you know. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Kosovo by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Kosovo. What is ...
Well if you live in the center of Pristine you have to get accustomed to around 10 the water goes out. You will not get it back until the morning. It wasn't a shock for me. You just learn to work around it. I have been here for 3 years and 3 ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Kosovo by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Kosovo. What recommendations would you ...
In some parts of Pristine water turns off at around 10. I don't know if that has changed as where I bought my apartment near the hospital it has 24 hour water. In the winter it can get quite cold with snow and ice more the norm than not. Kosovo ... Read More
New members of the Kosovo forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kosovo forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
First of all I will tell you about me. I am from Alabama USA and have been here since May 2012. Yes anniversary is in a couple of days which will be 3 yrs here. Places like Afitos Greece is like 5 hours away and such. I own my own place and ... Read More