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LaTrinity

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Trinidadian expat in Slovenia

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Trinidadian

Lives in Bled

Registration: 08 August 2011

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LaTrinity replied to a thread
9 years ago
zemcg

Expat meeting in Ljubljana - anybody want to join for a beer? by zemcg

Hi everyone! I have recently moved to Ljubljana with work and I am looking to meet new people. Anyone want to join for a beer, coffee...? All the best :)

LaTrinity

hi, just saw post. welcome to slovenia. i am an expat too and living here for 5 years now. there is a pretty active group of expats living in Lj with events once per month you may think to look for Internations or Foreigners living in Slovenia on ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

haha, I am soooo ready Aabie! I am going to make so many friends I wouldn´t know what hit me! =) Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

another thing to keep in mind is that you don't need many friends. Even one but good friend is excellent. I lived for a year in a country and i made one good friend who was friend of a friend of a friend, we got along well, and we kept meeting once ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

When you meet a new person, you just need to keep an open mind and have a genuine interest to understand how another person thinks. Then, if you have enough in common, you will become friends, if not, you won't. Obviously the language helps a lot, ... Read More

LaTrinity created a thread
12 years ago

Looking for an Language partner7s ...

Hey is anyone else looking for a language partner/s? I am interested in practising Slovene with someone who wants to practice English. I am learning Slovene for the past 2 years so I understand a lot but need to increase my vocabulary. Let me know ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

I didn't know anyone when I came to Hong Kong. I met my best friend at work. Another friend works at the local grocery store where I shop. I met another friend on the MTR - that's the subway system here. You never know where you're going to meet ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

Hello LaTrinity.. i have been in that situation also, being an expat in a country i were born. but yeaahh...i did what you called by "man stuffs" over there... i went to a place i knew from the internet (i still depend on that kind of info-giver) ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
LaTrinity

Make friends? Not that easy... by LaTrinity

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ...

LaTrinity

perhaps you found your friends at work? some men can go into a bar for a drink, strike up a conversation with another guy or a girl there and thats that. i think its harder for women to do those things or it could be just me... Read More

LaTrinity created a thread
12 years ago

Make friends? Not that easy...

People say all the time, oh go out, socialise, meet people... my very silly question is HOW? If you are an expat and found it easy to make friends in your host country then I´ll be happy if you can share your approach and what you did in order to ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
denise cherry

what is the best age difference for marriage? by denise cherry

I am in a serious relationship which has a 26year difference between us. I get mixed reviews from people in both my country and my boyfriends country. I know love and stability matter but I wonder does age too? So let me ask, in ur opinion which ...

LaTrinity

íf you are looking for approval from others then you are going to have a tough time because no one can decide what will make you happy now or ten years from now. i guess the safest thing to do right now is to look at what you truly want for ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Slovenia by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Slovenia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Slovenia?? Thanks in ...

LaTrinity

Hi, I just noticed this question, it is a good one, one that I ask myself most times! Its really difficult to start up a conversation (a) when you don´t know Slovene very well (b) without someone thinking ´ohhhh he or she is interested in much more ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
DaintyFlight

black sheep of slovenia by DaintyFlight

Hi all Im from California, USA im currently in CELJE slovenia I have seen much so far being here, I have went to Austria which I really liked. The culture here is so different, I only speak English its been kind of hard to pick up on the ...

LaTrinity

Hi, Sorry to hear that you are having a hard time getting adjusted. It was the same for me really. The first year I could not understand anything but its been two years and I have been constantly trying to improve with Slovene. It gets better but ... Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

Doing business in Slovenia by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Slovenia? Is it complicated to register a company in Slovenia? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Slovenia? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...

LaTrinity

Hi Julien, do you think partnering up with a local Slovenian company to represent you would solve your problem? Perhaps it could be an option if you would like to not go through registration procedures. Just a thought. Regards La Trinity Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
13 years ago
Judaki

Hi everyone! by Judaki

I'm a new member as of today and just wanted to introduce myself. At present my husband and I who are both retired British police officers have our home here on the Greek island of Kefallonia. We are in the very early stages of considering a move to ...

LaTrinity

Hi Judaki =)I sent my reply to your private mail account. Thanks for the reply and info once again! Keep in touch. La Trinity Read More

LaTrinity replied to a thread
13 years ago
Judaki

Hi everyone! by Judaki

I'm a new member as of today and just wanted to introduce myself. At present my husband and I who are both retired British police officers have our home here on the Greek island of Kefallonia. We are in the very early stages of considering a move to ...

LaTrinity

Welcome to Expat.com Judaki:) I understand how hard it is to even decide to move elsewhere since I moved migrated to Slovenia from Trinidad more than a year ago. The changes were difficult but I am making my experiences count. Slovenia is a ... Read More