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Carol Ann Taylor @justfood (34) • Thailand 21 Jan 17

I am told I am whimsical...at the time I disagreed and then I asked my friend Mr Google and he conferred and I am...I am also a retired civil servant who lives an idylic life in Sunny Thailand. I write, blog, cook many recipes...

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Would anybody like to share their funny or interesting stories from their travels abroad?

BrokerFish @BrokerFish (9) • Malaysia 27 Oct 15

Here's one which happened to my friend. While at an event in Indonesia for work, Ashley who is from Malaysia was informed by the Indonesian ambassador that the families would be joining them later. Ashley then said, “Great! So...

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Obamacare and expats

Indojo @Indojo (242) • United States 24 Dec 09

The new bill about penalties for not having insurance looks like it will pass. I wonder how this will affect expats. We are planning to reside outside the US in a few years...will we be forced to pay for insurance we are not...

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health care reform

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How did I get to work or live abroad?

cianoy @cianoy (513) • Philippines 12 Dec 09

I'm originally from the Philippines. I now live or work abroad (US, Canada or Australia). 1) Please talk about how you did it. What are the steps, the challenges and the costs. And how long did it take? 2) How are you doing...

Tango anyone?

veromar @veromar (1453) • Argentina 2 May 09

I was just wondering if anyone has been to Buenos Aires or other parts of Argentina. I'm an expat American and I've been living here nearly 9 years. I've learned a new language, made friends, learned culture, different foods. I'm...

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Living Abroad in the economic crisis

oppsthatpay @oppsthatpay (11) • Turkey 18 Mar 09

I'm an American living in Turkey. I came to Turkey with my husband last summer and since than I believe I'm much better off here than in the USA right now. I am able to maintain a good job as well as travel in Turkey. Anyone...

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How much does it cost to live in your city for a month?

theredquill @theredquill (586) • Philippines 8 Nov 08

Hello, MyLotters! I know most, if not all of us, has dreams of travelling around the world and maybe living a month or two in a strange city, learn a new language, immerse in a totally different culture. Why not help each other...

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Adjusting to a new Country ...

mandarinamel @mandarinamel (99) • Malaysia 29 Apr 08

I've been living in Malaysia for the past 6 months and its being a little hard on me. I had to leave behind my family and friends and start all over again here. The adjusting process has been a little hard because everything is...

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Expat can´t get money!

GuateMom @GuateMom (1411) • Canada 15 Apr 08

I live in Guatemala and work as a freelance writer, which means I get paid through PayPal. Unfortunately, they don´t service Guatemala, so my money goes through my sister´s account in Canada. Now, they just froze the account and...

Expat Show Beijing will gather all the services and products

bluefeeling @bluefeeling (2) • China 31 Mar 08

It will bring together 150 exhibitors and 10000 visitors in China World Trade Center on the 4?5?and 6th of April 2008. Not only will you be able to get in touch with companies from financial advisors to international school, but...

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Buenos Aires Poker Club

gdisites @gdisites (161) • United States 31 Dec 07

Event: For the last 3 years, I have been going to play poker on Wednesday nights with all of the American, British, German, Australian expats and tourists visiting Buenos Aires. We have even had some online games though it's...

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Anyone else been to Buenos Aires? What brought you?

gdisites @gdisites (161) • United States 25 Dec 07

There is a huge tourism boom in Argentina. People come for the exchange rate (your get 3.15 pesos for every dollar) and for the free/cheap medical and dental care. What brings you to Argentina?

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Have you ever lived in another country? Strange and new things there?

gdisites @gdisites (161) • United States 25 Dec 07

I have been living in Buenos Aires as an "expat" for some time. I find new and surprising things around each corner. Learning the Language was tough as well. I have posted some Funny Photos on my profile. I would be interested...

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Are there any other Expats or any other UK people working or living in Cebu?

mattwilkie @mattwilkie (278) 17 Oct 07

Hi, Im just relocating to Cebu in the Philippines and just wondered if there were any other ex-UK residents out there living in Cebu

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living in oman

snoopy12 @snoopy12 (468) • Philippines 26 Jul 07

Hi! Is there anybody living in oman here? I will be working there this september and I would like to know the basics like house rent, food, telephone and transportation expenses. Hope you could help me. Thanks

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Is it Really Difficult to Spend your Time Out of your Family Working Abroad?

gelaware @gelaware (116) • United Arab Emirates 20 Mar 07

I am an expat leaving in dubai for more than 7 years now. Since the time i've left my country i have had just a few time of my vacation and i did really enjoy it. Spending with my family is really most enjoyable but then when i...

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Have you ever been an expat?

linzmcwilliams @linzmcwilliams (1552) 26 Dec 06

Share your experiances! I was an expat for two years. I lived in Singapore and made some good friends but it wasn't somewhere i could have called home.

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What is the cost of living in DENMARK?

lsen06 @lsen06 (4998) • India 16 Dec 06

Actually i have got a research job there.But they have asked me to fix my own salary.But I have no idea.

Foreigners living in Pakistan

ilaharaf @ilaharaf (5) • United Arab Emirates 27 Nov 06

What have your experiences been like? Which city / cities have u lived in, in Pakistan? Would you go again? If not, why

The best and the worst things about living in London - for expats

ilaharaf @ilaharaf (5) • United Arab Emirates 27 Nov 06

This is particularly for those who are NOT 3rd or 2nd generation settlers in London; it's for those who've recently moved there, how they find the people, living expenses, attitude of the locals to foreigners, etc