yardiebarbie
Jamaican expat in Thailand
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About me
Jamaican
Lives in Bangkok
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 14 June 2010
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
Thanks Margle, glad to know... Read More
Gyms in Budapest by Margle
Hello! I am new to Budapest, and I have managed to get most things sorted out, except for finding a gym. Could people recommend a good gym to me? I am living in the 6th district, near the Oktogon and I am working downtown, so anywhere near those ...
I'm very very hesitant about living in Budapest, a possibility in the future. But this is good info and enlightening to know there's fitness/gym where English is spoken. I've been to Budapest a few times but only short stays. Read More
TV programs by louise61
Hi Everyone! Do you know if there is a company offering the possibility to pick channels from all over Europe? I'm French and I live with an Irish and a Swiss, and we'd like to have mostly english channels as well as some from our respective ...
l didn't enjoy watching cable tv in Budapest, no English speaking channels. Read More
Can I buy glasses and contact lenses in Bangkok?? by Zoe10
Hi, I am moving out soon and wear glasses. I just wondered if anyone knew of a good opticians in Bangkok for me to go to. Can you get contact lenses easily? Are there any websites of companies I could look st? I take it you can get glasses ...
I know you've gotten your lens by now. As soon as I got here it was hard to miss the many optical stores in the malls, in all the popular/big malls. 800baht for a pack of acuvue oasys in Central World (current price). Plus a wide range of designer ... Read More
Thai language school in Bangkok by Hugorio
I am planning to learn Thai when I go to Bangkok in January. Can anyone recommend a good Thai language school,but not too expensive, in Bangkok? I don't want to start out with a tutor or private lessons. I like to take a regular group class first. ...
thanks for the info Amy! Read More
Visa Stamps by fiercegolfer
How can a person stay in Thailand longer than the 30 days that the Immigration people give to tourist. I would like to live there for an extended period of time. But, it does not seem possible with every tourist book saying the same thing about the ...
I have the non-immig O - dependent visa and that's what I was advised, so were a few others with the same visa. I'm not sure about the O-A retirement visa. This is what I found from another post on here (大咖福利影院: Chiang Mai): (quote) ... Read More
Visa Stamps by fiercegolfer
How can a person stay in Thailand longer than the 30 days that the Immigration people give to tourist. I would like to live there for an extended period of time. But, it does not seem possible with every tourist book saying the same thing about the ...
Yes that is true re the non-immig visa. It can be extended within Thailand up to one year. After that you'll need to go back to your home country to get a new non-immig visa, and then start the cycle again. Read More
Child care in Bangkok by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Bangkok ? How much is daycare in Bangkok? Is the ...
Hi, I was wondering why no one has responded to this post yet. Anyways, maybe it's because expat moms who come here are mostly/initially stay-at-home moms like me. If they have young ones (babies), they'll stay home with them and take them to ... Read More
Ratchathewi by guyinblues
I am considering renting an apartment here. What are your feedback on this place. Any comments deeply appreciated. Thanks
I like where I'm living on Rangnam Road in Ratchathewi. It's like 3 mins walk to the BTS, the Century Mall is right next to it, with a supermarket, cinema, lots of restaurants on that road, King Power, at least 3 7-Elevens and Tesco Express, a park ... Read More
How to make friends in Bangkok by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Bangkok :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
For people that are working here it's easy to make friends with your coworkers. But what about people like me, stay-at-home moms, not so easy...You may say what about other moms (expats) at school, playgroups...but often times those moms already ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School by yardiebarbie
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha
Hi.... I paid a visit at the school today. I had a tour of the school, the classrooms and toilets, indoor gym, library, swimming pool...Got a brief on the montessori system, then discussed payment, and got a break-down of the payment, written down, ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School by yardiebarbie
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha
Hi Brenda, Thanks for the info. Sorry your daughter had a bad experience there, luckily she has you, and she's enjoying homeschooling. My son dislikes when I start to teach him anything, if he has to sit with me for more than 5 minutes and he ... Read More
Modern Montessori International Pre School
Does anyone know of MMI Pre school or have/had an experience with the school? I am considering sending my son there, he'll be 3 years old in October. I would love to get some feedback/reviews about this school. Thanks, Samantha Read More
Weekend trips/activities, places to go on a Saturday/Sunday by yardiebarbie
Hi all, I've been bored in India and need to be enjoying it so that I can have exciting things to share with my family and friends when I go back home. I have already planned a weekend trip to Jim Corbett National Park and I have the Agra one day ...
We're planning to go by train, it's 3 of us adults and a toddler, otherwise we'd have to rent a car with a driver which would be more costly for us. If u want to join us on the train ride it's fine with us, or if u have a big vehicle to drive us ... Read More
Weekend trips/activities, places to go on a Saturday/Sunday by yardiebarbie
Hi all, I've been bored in India and need to be enjoying it so that I can have exciting things to share with my family and friends when I go back home. I have already planned a weekend trip to Jim Corbett National Park and I have the Agra one day ...
Rishikesh sounds interesting...I just googled a little bit on it...would love to do rafting. How do I get there? type of transport, routes? Read More
Weekend trips/activities, places to go on a Saturday/Sunday by yardiebarbie
Hi all, I've been bored in India and need to be enjoying it so that I can have exciting things to share with my family and friends when I go back home. I have already planned a weekend trip to Jim Corbett National Park and I have the Agra one day ...
thanks, I don't know those places but I will definitely google them... Read More
Weekend trips/activities, places to go on a Saturday/Sunday
Hi all, I've been bored in India and need to be enjoying it so that I can have exciting things to share with my family and friends when I go back home. I have already planned a weekend trip to Jim Corbett National Park and I have the Agra one day ... Read More
Baby-mommy gathering by parnapig39
Is there anyone with 1-3 year old kids who would like to gather together regularly in Delhi along with the kids? I have a 14-months son, and he is a bit lonely.
Hey Parna... he likes it very much, he doesn't cry whenever I take him so it seems the environment there is friendly and comfortable for him. He goes Mondays to Fridays 9am - 12noon. They do activities, play ball, count, colour, sing songs, dance, ... Read More
How to make friends in Jamaica by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Jamaica :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Hi, I'm a Jamaican expat and I experience lonliness abroad quite often. I'm an expat houswife to be precise so I don't have the opportunity to work because accompanying spouses are usually not offered work permits/work visas by the governments in ... Read More
living in jamaica
Hi, Yes, I'd like to know as well, what ridiculous things means... Is this with regard to a work permit? In any country you are hassled when it comes to work permit and making sure that all documents presented are legal. I can't say much about the ... Read More
Young Adult interested in "moving" to Jamaica by Avi11
Hello Hello! Let me begin by introducing myself, my name is Avi and i want to live in Jamaica indefinitely. My situation here in the US is great! I just feel that i need to be doing more with LIFE. Currently i am in a well paying job and life ...
Hi there, I agree with japrincess, she's right on! Jamaican myself. You definitely need to have sufficient money to enjoy the good life, resorts! I love our Jamaican resorts. Beaches! Foooooddd! Good party vibe! IRIE!!! Everytime I head back to ... Read More
Cost of living in Jamaica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Jamaica. Don't forget to mention where in Jamaica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Jamaica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Hi, I'm an expat from Jamaica, (Jamaican born) currently in India. I just though I'd check out what people have to say or ask about Jamaica. Having seen your post I'll be glad to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge. :-) As I'm ... Read More
Cost of living in Jamaica by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Jamaica. Don't forget to mention where in Jamaica you are living. How much does it cost to live in Jamaica? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
I agree... share with everyone, doesn't have to be private! Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
thanks...I hardly go to Delhi, mostly stuck at home. I've only been to Connaught Place once, and that's cause I took the train/metro. Been to Shangri-La hotel for breakfast once, the zoo, but it is closed on Sundays so I didn't get to go in, been to ... Read More
What is suitable salary for maid part-time/live - in, babysitter by yardiebarbie
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the normal range/standard salary (monthly/daily) for part time maid / live-in maid and the working hours? What about babysitting rates? and hours? Gurgaon/South Delhi areas (I assume the rates for Delhi and Gurgaon ...
Thanks for the reply Utopaz, based on some feedback I've been getting from a few people, a range of 5000-7000 part time for non-English speaking maid is high, and for English speaking ones 12,000 is super high. There are expats/foreigners who pay ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Hey Utopaz, didn't you mention in your previous post that I'm Jamaican? lol. I'm from Jamaica, and currently living in Gurgaon...It's still me, the desperate housewife in India... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Hi Utopaz, thanks for your advice. I appreciate it ;-) Read More
What is suitable salary for maid part-time/live - in, babysitter by yardiebarbie
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the normal range/standard salary (monthly/daily) for part time maid / live-in maid and the working hours? What about babysitting rates? and hours? Gurgaon/South Delhi areas (I assume the rates for Delhi and Gurgaon ...
Thanks a lot, I will check around. She's absent again today, the second time in just her first week, so I'm gonna look around for someone more reasonable and much cheaper. Read More
What is suitable salary for maid part-time/live - in, babysitter by yardiebarbie
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the normal range/standard salary (monthly/daily) for part time maid / live-in maid and the working hours? What about babysitting rates? and hours? Gurgaon/South Delhi areas (I assume the rates for Delhi and Gurgaon ...
@ Dilip... I don't think she was suggesting a child maid... I don't have baby sitter, but I suggest you to find a good young girl (12-15 year old), instead of an adult. They are honest and more trustworthy if you manage them well. Read More
What is suitable salary for maid part-time/live - in, babysitter by yardiebarbie
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the normal range/standard salary (monthly/daily) for part time maid / live-in maid and the working hours? What about babysitting rates? and hours? Gurgaon/South Delhi areas (I assume the rates for Delhi and Gurgaon ...
Hi there parna... thanks for the response. That sounds very cheap in comparison to what I'm paying my current maid. I had a Nepali born (half-Indian) live-in maid prior to this one and she requested Rs9000 which we offered without negotiations. She ... Read More
What is suitable salary for maid part-time/live - in, babysitter
Hi, Can anyone tell me what is the normal range/standard salary (monthly/daily) for part time maid / live-in maid and the working hours? What about babysitting rates? and hours? Gurgaon/South Delhi areas (I assume the rates for Delhi and Gurgaon ... Read More
Baby-mommy gathering by parnapig39
Is there anyone with 1-3 year old kids who would like to gather together regularly in Delhi along with the kids? I have a 14-months son, and he is a bit lonely.
Hi, so sorry to hear your little one's lonely. I'm actually in Gurgaon, just a pity. Just last week I started my little man at preschool to socialize with other kids cause it's hard to find other expats in the neighbourhood with kids his age, he ... Read More
Part time maid needed for expat family in Gurgaon
Hi Sheetul, I tried that site first but it seems it's only/mostly for accommodations renting/seeking. Read More
Part time maid needed for expat family in Gurgaon
Hi, I am seeking household help (general house cleaning, washing and ironing) for 4 hours per day 10am-2pm / 11am-3pm / 12p-4pm Mondays to Fridays. Salary range between Rs 4500-6000. If the person is able to babysit (a 2 year old) at nights, one ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Hi, I've been an expat wife approximately 5 years now which is ever since we got married. I'm used to my independence as I had an accounting job before I resigned to travel with my husband. His contracts are usually renewable 6mth contracts which is ... Read More