Leone
@Leone
Australian expat in Singapore
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Registration: 15 September 2008
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repatriating to Melbourne ..... by Leone
After living in Singapore for the past 5 years we now find ourselves relocating back to Melbourne early in 2012.... Repatriating is not easy at anytime, we have done it before. But we find it difficult to communicate with the friends we had before ...
Greetings Ivy .... congrats on the Oz Citizenship! We live out at Ballan (on the way to Ballarat) and only just starting to get used to the colder weather .... nice area though and its a friendly community, which certainly helps. Happy to make ... Read More
where to live in Singapore
I did a blog post in October last year on "where to live in Singapore" ..... it has been of great help to many people, so am posting it here in case it is of help to other newcomers to ... Read More
Help any mature expats! by mbv
Hi, I'm moving to Melbourne for my partners work and am worried that I might feel isolated due to my age (early 50's). Would love to meet people in a similar situation for coffee, lunch, cinema, theatre, etc.
We moved to Melbourne (from Singapore) last month. Also in the "mature age group" ...... mbv, you have been here nearly a year now, how is it going ir you??? My email is leonefabre AT gmail DOT com If anyone cares to meet up either in Melbourne ... Read More
Moving to Melbourne with wife and children, from Singapore by AhBeng
Guys, need your honest opinion here. I got my Australian PR recently and currently actively looking for an IT job thru seek.com.au Would you call me crazy if I were to move to Melbourne without securing a job first? I mean move the whole family ...
We repatriated to Melbourne (from Singapore) last month and now live in Regional Victoria. About 70 klms west of Melbourne. Quite nice out of town, close to train station etc. it was just far too expensive for us to live in the city of Melbourne ... Read More
repatriating to Melbourne ..... by Leone
After living in Singapore for the past 5 years we now find ourselves relocating back to Melbourne early in 2012.... Repatriating is not easy at anytime, we have done it before. But we find it difficult to communicate with the friends we had before ...
Hi there tehtarik ...... for some reason or other I had not noticed your message, so my apologies for not replying sooner! My husband and I enjoyed Singapore very much, so for us it is going to be a sad day next week when we say goodbye .... but at ... Read More
repatriating to Melbourne .....
After living in Singapore for the past 5 years we now find ourselves relocating back to Melbourne early in 2012.... Repatriating is not easy at anytime, we have done it before. But we find it difficult to communicate with the friends we had before ... Read More
pet friendly apts in singapore by kozemama
Hi, I might be relocating to singapore in a few month and was wondering if there were any pet friendly condos. We are looking for a condo with pool and gym/fitness area with easy public transit to district 7. We would really like to bring our dog ...
we have two small dogs and have never had a problem here in Singapore .... most private condo's allow dogs. But it is up to the landlord basically. Abide by the usual 'rules' of pick up after the dog has pooped and keeping the dog quiet .... they ... Read More
monthly salary in Singapore by DavidJackson29
Hi all, An anyone advice on this one, can we able to survive in Singapore if your monthly salary is SD2000?
Hi all, An anyone advice on this one, can we able to survive in Singapore if your monthly salary is SD2000?Just to give you an idea of some of our costs. My husband works and I stay at home. We pay approx $150 per month for our MRT (train/bus) ... Read More
Travel Insurance by Bocaraton
Does anyone know of a travel insurance company that does annual travel insurance that is reasonable in price for a couple?. Many thanks.
Yes ... DBS bank. Premiums were the best we could locate anywhere else in Singapore: http://www.dbs.com/sg/personal/insurance/travellershieldedm/default.aspx?gid=TravellerShield_TravellerShield_150110_AdGrp1V1 Read More
Travel Insurance by Bocaraton
Does anyone know of a travel insurance company that does annual travel insurance that is reasonable in price for a couple?. Many thanks.
Does anyone know of a travel insurance company that does annual travel insurance that is reasonable in price for a couple?. Many thanks.We get ours thru DBS Bank ..... have not 'tested' it with any illness and the like (thank goodness) but even ... Read More
traveling to Berlin
I am an Australian Expat, living in Singapore. I will be traveling to Berlin in the first week of December and staying 10 days. I realise it will be COLD ... but other than that, is there anything in particular I need to know or what I should see ... Read More
any outdoor activities on weekends? by Di An
Hi everybody, I am new member, currently living in singapore, looking for making new friends here in singapore, any actitives on weekends to share? Thanks!:D
what are your interests? night life, outdoors, photography, coffee time, theatre, walking? we might be able to help if we had an idea of what you prefer to do. there is plenty of things to see and do in Singapore, just a matter of what you ... Read More
How to make friends in Singapore 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 Singapore :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Singapore?? Thanks ...
I read most of the Singapore forums, maybe not daily, but do check in once a week......I also browse the blogs. Often you find someone with similar interests or maybe a similar age group - Sometimes when a few of my friends meet for coffee, we ... Read More
bringing my dogs over..... by wicker
ok hubby starting work in singapore in oct...looking for rentals that will allow dogs..is this a problem or is it a dog friendly place?...any info
Most private condo's allow dogs.... but check with the agent before signing! Most important though is to be aware of the local feelings towards dogs of any size... be respectful of them at all times. We have two small dogs and there are a few ... Read More
URGENT-Searching for good residential apartment for rent in SINGAPORE by ramnreddy
I will be relocating to Singapore in next month. I am in the process of searching for apartment for rent. I am looking for 1-bed room apartment (for two people, me and my wife). My work location is Raffles place. Could you please help me to find ...
Suggestion would be to take a serviced apartment for the first few weeks.... Then look for a condo to your liking. If you find one before arriving and sign for the usual 2 year lease, you might not like it or where it is located. There are many ... Read More