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I would like to visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this year, and i would like to find out what what kind of ducmentation I need to entery the country. I am a UK citizen, do I need a visit visa to fly there? I am waiting for your answer thank you for your cooporation.

My husband might take a job in Angola. I know I can't work there unless I'm already working before I get there, but I'm interested in volunteering somewhere. I speak excellent Portuguese (grew up in Brazil) and have excellent project management skills. I'd probably prefer something where I could use the Portuguese -- holding bake sales in the American compound doesn't hold a lot of charm. Are there opportunities, how would I go about finding one, and how would I go about making sure I'd have some modicum of safety?

Hi. I'm may be going to Brussels to work for a fixed period from 20/09/2011 to 30/12/2011. Is it possible or how easy is it to rent property for a specific period as described above in everyone's experience? Many Thanks Jeff

Hello, this may sound like a stupid question, but where exactly is Libya? How close is Libya to Europe? Do you have a map of where it is?

Hi, Please let me know the cost of living in Centurion area in South Africa for a family of three (me, my wife and my daughter)? My wife is a housewife and my 3 yrs daughter is going to play school now. Please let me know the rate in this area. It will help me to calculate my monthly budget. Thanks.

Found a couple night clubs in Taipei via rave.tw and some other websites. I'm looking for more personal experiences on these clubs. Much thanks!

I have recently moved to Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, and am struggling to find a local gym or swimming pool. i like to swim a few times a week before or after work, but have not been able to find a swimming pool that is local and not too expensive. Any help would be great.

Do you need a car to live in Singapore? I'm reading that the public transportation system is top-notch and economical, but it'd be great to have some first person opinions.

Is there any way to avoid quarantine for your pet in Singapore? I want to bring Ruffles, my 10-year-old bulldog with me, and I just know he's not going to take to life in a cage for 30 days very kindly. He's tempermental as is, but I can't bear the thought of parting with him - he's part of the family.

I'll be coming to Singapore, as - gulp - a trailing spouse and I'm desperate to find some kind of work to fill my time. I used to be a part-time software designer, but I promise, that doesn't make me asocial. I'm open to anything, volunteer work, committee chairing, or freelance stuff. Can anyone recommend any good resources that I can consult to find something?

What are best places to live in Singapore? I have two little girls, and if all things go according to plan they'll be attending the Singapore American School.

What do I need to use the healthcare system in Singapore? I'm moving from the UK, where there's a whole system in place - getting an NHI number, signing up with a local GP in your area, etc... Is there something like this in Singapore?

Hi, I recently moved to France after 18 years in the Middle East. I'm still an expat just nearer to home. Since home is the UK and I don't like the rain, I decided that the South of France ticked many of my boxes. I now work in real estate and I wondered if there were many other expats like me - meaning lived away for a long time but still want to invest their money in Europe which is considered a more stable housing market. Is this true? And if it is, how do you search for properties when you're located so far away?

HI, I have a franchise opportunity that is ideal for expats in India who are financially stable or looking for a second income with flexibility. There's nothing dodgy about this and it's not a get rich scheme either, just good old fashioned work but with flexibility. Some financial investment from you would also be required. In return full marketing and technical support is provided along with annual conferences and a chance to meet with your peer group to share ideas and successes. Please send me your email if you'd like more information. Thanks Emma

I keep reading things telling me that i'll have to recycle in Zurich, and that if not, I'll end up paying a lot for trash bags. Can anyone explain this, and explain how recycling i Zurich works. Here in South Africa you  have to take your recycling to special points around the city, if you want it collected you have to pay a private service.

Trying to decide if I should bring my 2009 Range Rover Sport with me to Zurich. My wife and my two little girls are accompanying me, so it even though I'm aware of the efficient local transport system, it still may be necessary to have private transit. Comments welcome from anyone who's experienced importing a car to Switzerland.

I've heard it's super difficult to find housing in Zurich. Any tips for an American unfamiliar with life overseas and used to life in a small town?

Can anyone suggest good areas of Zurich to consider for living, also, please include general pricing of housing in those areas.

Hi, I'm a South African looking to visit an American expat friend I have who's living in Switzerland, and I was wondering if I need to get any type of tourist visa. My American friend said all she needed was a passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel the first time she visited.

I need some insight into salaries in Switzerland, anyone have any suggestions for a site I could use to make comparisons?

In light of the million, billion rules and regulations in Switzerland, just wondering if someone can advise on protocol for leaving your apartment in Switzerland and getting your deposit (THREE MONTHS) back?

Can anyone advise on the best British school in Budapest? My children are 5,12,13 and we will be there for 4 or 5 years. I have seen the websites for both British schools (BISB and Britannica) but need an unbiased opinion.

Any advice on choosing a health insurance provider in Switzerland? We're moving to Zurich, and in the past we've always just accepted whatever provider our employer (in the US) chose for us. Does coverage differ between providers - what can we expect to pay per year per person?

Myself and my wife are due to arrive in Qatar in the next couple of months and we were looking for accommodation around the Doha area. As I will be working in Ras Laffan, I wanted to know what would be the best suited residential areas to stay in as I understand there are not many big cities close to Ras Laffan. I have already researched some accommodation through www.mannzili.com and Qatar Living which seem to be the only two sites around in Qatar and have been quite usefull. Is there any more places that you would recommend for me to search?