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Hello, We are planning a move to Jeddah by this summer 2013 and I would like to know if there are any beauty salons for women where I'll be able to get facial threading done, such as eyebrow threading etc. Can someone please let me know. If possible, give me some names of these beauty salons please. Thank you so much in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, Huma.

Hi,

I am planning a move with the family to Chicago later this year. My company is contributing to my health insurance but I am not sure if they will be making the contribution for my wife and child.

I am aware that healthcare is really expensive in the States. Are there any options for expats to use free public healthcare ? Can anyone recommend any good health insurers ?

Also what are the best hospitals in Chicago ?

Please do let me know your thoughts.

Cheers

Hi all,

I am planning a move to Chicago towards the middle of this year. I was wondering whether anyone could tell me how good transport is in the city ? Are buses and trains affordable or is it better to have a drive ?

Also which areas are the best served by public transport ? Are there any suburbs I should avoid.

Thanks so much.

I wants to know how the situation is with cooking. Are there line for gase, or do you cook with electricity or having bottles which needs to be refilled. I saw on some picures those gas bottles and ask myself where to refill and much does it cost? What are the alternatives? Thanks Dalal

Are there decent hospitals in Buenos Aires? We're gonna be living in Argentina for the next six months, and just worried about the healthcare system there. Will most doctors be able to speak English? Should we opt for private healthcare, or are public hospitals in Argentina ok for dealing with general medical matters?

We're moving to Mexico City soon and apart from the dire security situation in the city, we're worried about our kids' education while there. We'll be living in Mexico for a year and as we are American I want our kids to continue with their home country curriculum. Are there any decent international or American schools in Mexico? 

Hi there

I am looking to make contact with South Africans in Livingtone .

My husband needs to go on a business trip there and will feel more at ease if we know he have contact with fellow countyman in case of emergancy. I do not know the country well and do not know what to expect,

Is livingstone safe ?

Please contact me on [email protected]

Dear Moms,

I am moving next month to Riyadh and I am concerned about finding my daughter´s milk, which is NUTRILON(or Aptamil) PEPTI 2.

Does anybody knows where can I find it? It must be the PEPTI 2.

Thank you.

My Wife and I are moving to Cyprus. We are retired .My wife is 60 years of age.

Can anyone tell me if she will recieve free prescriptions in Cyprus ? What options are available for expat healthcare ? Is the standard of hospitals in Cyprus good ?

I am thinking about moving with my husband to Bergen, Norway next year.

I have nothing but awlful things about the Director os this school , the teachers and the building and the quality of instruction.
I have seen other blogs with pictures. Can it really be that bad ?

Has anyone been there and had any experience of this school ? What other schools can expats reccommend ?

Thanks

Hi, I'm required to work in Malaysia KL for 2 years.

Am I subjected to personal income tax in Malaysia if I continue to be employed and paid in my home country?

My boyfriend is Argentinian, we want to get married, but we also plan on leaving the country for a while in six months, will this interfere with the legal legitimacy of our marriage? I imagine there are interviews that need to be attended, for example a year after, maybe six months... etc. And after I get married I will need to apply for temporary residency, what happens if my tourist visa expires before this?

hi, any idea where i can take a course/seminar on the qatari culture/islamic culture, as a way to become acquainted with the cultural requirements in Qatar in both a business and social perspective? appreciate your help.

My friend (31) and I (25) live in the Netherlands and are thinking about moving to Saigon. I could probably get a job, but currently he can not find work in Saigon. Because it’ s a big step to leave everything behind, we want some clarification about our chances to live and work in Saigon.
1. How do we find a suitable accommodation? We prefer to live in District 2.
2. What are the options for my friend to find work? He has a good job right now in Holland.

Hey all, I'm moving to the Czech Republic in October and just getting all my paperwork in order. I'm planning on living in Prague and will be working as a freelance writer and editor. What type of work permit will I need?

Hi expats, I am moving from the UK to Portugal this summer. One of my biggest concerns is about using hospitals and having access to good medical care. What are hospitals like in Portugal ? Are public hospitals in Portugal of a good standard ? Do expats have access to public healthcare ? Or is it best to go private ? Do most doctors speak English or do I need to converse in Portuguese ? Also, I am planning to take some prescription medicine over from the UK to Portugal. Are there restrictions and will this cause any problems at the airport ? Please let me know your thoughts. Cheers, Kate

Hi expats,

I am considering a move to Vietnam in July and I have a couple of questions regarding the schooling system. I hope some of you can help. I would be taking my two kids who are aged 3 and 8.

How good are the public schools? Are expat kids allowed to attend local schools or will the language barrier be too much of a problem ?

What are the best schools in Ho Chi Minh City for expat children ? I would like my 9 year old to either continue on the British national curriculum or study at an IB school ? How expensive will the fees be ?

Ciao

My company grants me a total annual housing allowance of 318,000.00 Rands. We are a family of 4 (my wife and I plus two children 4 and 6 years old).

We would like to live in a nice area close to the best private schools (Redhill, AISJ, St.John's etc), and of course we would like to have at least a fancy 3 bedrooms house with a small garden and pool in one of those security estates

My questions are:
1)is my budget enough?
2)what is the best area you would suggest me to live in accordingly to my budget?

Hi

I am from India. I got an offer from Saudi Arabia as 3D Arist. But the visa I got is for a job of as a Driver.

Is this a big problem ?

I got the job offer through an online job website. I am not sure it a good company. I think it is a new company.

Can I accept the visa for the job as a driver and move there and just change jobs ?

Please advise me.

Hello, I am finding it hard to define which schools are good and in safe areas in brussels.

Can you recommend some schools with both Maternelle + primary together please ?

I am moving with two small kids.thanks in advance!

Are there any safety issues in Finjbosch area in Johannesburg. I am from India coming for an assignment for 3 months. Please respond thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

My family and I are planning on moving to the Algarve this summer. I have a question and I was hoping that expats on the forum can help.

I was wondering how good public transport is in Portugal. Although we will be living in the Algarve, we do plan on travelling to other parts of the country. How necessary is it to have a car ?

I lived in Italy for two years a while back and I found it really easy to get around on intercity trains. Is the situation similar in Portugal ?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Cheers

I am doing research on private schools in Paris. I would like to view an online resource which discusses the top (most academically competitive) private schools in Paris. It seems that all of my search results keep generating lists of International Private Schools. What I need is a list of the top private schools in Paris - international or not. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good resource for this information?

Hi, Would my wife be able to attend University in HK on the back of my work/resident visa? For tuition fees - would she be classed as a local student? Thanks

Hi expats,

I am being relocated with my family to Geneva next month for work. I will be required to travel regularly from Geneva to Zurich, as well as other cities in Switzerland. Can anyone advice me on how best to make these journeys ? Is is better to fly or use trains ?