fionaeliza
American expat in India
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About me
American
Lives in Cochin, Kerala
Speaks English and quite a bit of German
Registration: 07 December 2017
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Life as a female expat in India by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
@sharadkol Your mentality is very advanced. You already know what it’s like to be a woman everywhere in India and in other countries too. and you also know where I’ve lived and been in India. Very advanced. Read More
Frequency of power cut / internet cut in Siem Reap by expatr123
Hi everybody, I eventually plan to move to Siem Reap for a long period. I heard about powercuts / internetcuts that can occur from time to time. Let's define an Internet cut when internet is cut for more than 30 minutes. On average, how many ...
Hey I was wondering what sort of data speeds your hotspot phone gets. Please let me know. :) Read More
Life as a female expat in India by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Positive: I feel safer. Fewer guns here and even with all the media it is unlikely I will be raped here. I’m considered “crazy” and travel by local bus at night. I’ve had more problems in the evening than at night. ... Read More
Help! 21 year old girl worried about interning in Bangalore by hollie1234
Hi everyone I'm a 21 year old girl from the U.K. and have been offered an internship in Bangalore for 8 weeks this summer. I have spent 2 months in India a couple of years ago, and visited Bangalore and loved it. But then I was with a friend ...
Don't worry about finding expat friends or friends that speak English in Bangalore - there are lots. expat.com and internations are good for that sort of thing. Also, if a coworker has kids it can be fun to be all like "I love kids" ... Read More
European Expat living in Kochi looking for EU contacts in town. by GuestPoster464
Hello, I am from Europe living in Kochi since two years. It would be nice to meet some other people from Europe or any other Western country living in town. If interested don't hesitate to contact me.
Hi! Are you still in Kochi? I’m technically a EU expat but I have dual citizenship and grew up in the States spending my summers in the UK and a few other places. Let me know if you’re still around! I’d love to meet up! It’s ... Read More
I'm married to an Indian and moving to Pune. by beemelissa
Does anyone have any advice on how to make this move easier on me? I've been to Inida many times, but not to live. I'm not interested in sticking out, maybe making some other American or foreign friends. Not sure what I will do for work, or just ...
Consider yourself lucky - you’ll have an expat community that speaks English and locals who speak English in no time. In the mean time if you ever want to holiday in the no-expats-only-tourists world called Kochi, message me. :) Fiona Read More
Meet expats in Kochi
Hi all, I’m curious to meet any other expats living in Kochi. If there are enough of us, I’d like to have a meet up. Fiona Read More
New members of the India forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India 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 ...
Hi all, New to the forum, not new to India. I am from the midwestern part of the US and am currently living in Kochi. If you know any expats living here let me know! I’d love to meet them and compare the intricacies of living in Kochi. Fiona Read More
Advice for gay couple coming to Hyderabad... by Intel8086
My civil partner (>20 years) and I are moving to Hyderabad in the next few months as my partner's company has just given him an international assignment in the city. We're coming on a scouting trip next month to find an apartment and get ...
So I went to high school in India and am now dating my high school sweet heart and living with him. Let me tell you, I cannot tell anyone that I am living with my boyfriend. All my neighbors think he is my husband. His family all think I'm a ... Read More
Moving to India. Needed tips by Anna1701
Hi, all. It seems I'll have to move to India in a few months because of the work. Could you please give me some tips, what I need to prepare already now? For example, one my friend says I have to pepper my food more already now to get used to ...
So things to prepare for NOW - you're going to a very hot, very poor country. It is very dependent on where you'll be what you need to bring with you. Medically, get all your prescriptions filled for that time being. You can find them in ... Read More