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Malawiman Roy

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English looking for information about Malawi

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Lives in Mzuzu, Northern Region

Registration: 09 July 2017

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Malawiman Roy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

How has your life changed in Malawi by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Malawi? 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? ...

Malawiman Roy

Hi, life in Malawi is great, no stress as in the UK, no psoriasis, depression or joint pain due to humid conditions, it makes you feel happy and alive. Here the police leave you alone unless you have been stupid, the people are very happy and ... Read More

Malawiman Roy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Speaking Chewa in Malawi by Priscilla

Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Chewa is essential for a successful integration in Malawi. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Chewa? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...

Malawiman Roy

Hi, most Malawians speak good enough English so it won't be a problem. Chichewa is easier to learn than Tumbuka, but Tumbuka is spoken far more, so I changed over... communication in Malawi is pretty straightforward. They like to hear you trying ... Read More

Malawiman Roy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Malawi by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Malawi, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Malawi? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Malawiman Roy

Hi there, yes is the short answer despite anti malarial tablets. The worst part is the headache, it can be really bad. I would suggest you take your own net, some nets there have missed inside the nets! Great to talk to you...Roy Read More

Malawiman Roy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Malawi by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Malawi, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Malawi? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Malawiman Roy

Oh and don't just rely on your injections to protect you from malaria, always use your net! I was taking doxycycline and still got malaria.....it's not nice.... Read More

Malawiman Roy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Malawi by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Malawi, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Malawi? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

Malawiman Roy

Hi Christine, don't know if you will see this, but you should take warm clothes like body warmer as it gets very cold at night sometimes during the year. The other thing you will find extremely useful is a decent Swiss army knife with all the ... Read More