FrenchFrog
French expat in Ireland
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About me
French
Lives in Dublin
Registration: 26 July 2010
Car insurance
As far as I know, to be insured, you'll have to get a local driving licence - don't think you can be insured on a US licence. I know someone who has just arrived from the US and has years of driving experience behind him and he had to pass ... Read More
Any suggestions would be appreciated by Ancasterguy
Hello all, my wife and I are considering moving to ireland to retire. We are both 55 and have pensions from work that pay us close to 70% of our working income. Then of course at 65 we qualify for our Canada Pesion and Old Age Security. My ...
If you're looking for "sunny", the South-East is supposed to get the highest temperatures :-) Not scorching or anything, mind you... So County Wexford is kind of known as a holiday spot in Ireland for that reason, and it's quite ... Read More
Voice Over Internet Protocol VOIP by socal434
I have seen on the internet that VIOP services such as Skype and Viber are illegal in Kuwait. How does one communicate with their family members that are not residing in Kuwait then? Here in Hungary that is all I use when I call back to California ...
If you access Skype as an app (on iPad or any Windows 8 computer), no issue. That's for the same reason it works on smartphones. However, if you have it downloaded as a program on your computer, it will usually get blocked by your internet provider. Read More
Importing a pet seems to have gotten more complicated
They obviously wanted to make sure that your cat would be driven in style! :D;) Read More
Tired all the time since in Kuwait by FrenchFrog
I know this is a bit random but I'm wondering if it's just me or does anyone else feel really tired since they've arrived in Kuwait? I am usually someone who's always on the go and I have been feeling pretty wrecked since I arrived here 4 months ...
Thanks, Ribosom. I'm doing a fair bit of exercise too, so should not feel so sluggish but I'm as dead as a dodo in the afternoons, which was when I usually had the most energy... I do hope this change soon, it's starting to make me feel miserable. ... Read More
Tired all the time since in Kuwait by FrenchFrog
I know this is a bit random but I'm wondering if it's just me or does anyone else feel really tired since they've arrived in Kuwait? I am usually someone who's always on the go and I have been feeling pretty wrecked since I arrived here 4 months ...
Just to be clear, I am doing all that you describe, I am not usually the type to sit down and do nothing, I'm usually always out and about, always trying to have something to do, but these days, I just don't seem to have the energy for it all... Read More
How to make friends in Ireland 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 Ireland :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Kl23 and Jenny Song, hang in there! The main thing is not to expect people to invite you to their home, because they won't, even if they like you very much, it's just not in their habits, especially in the country or smaller towns. You will make ... Read More
Tired all the time since in Kuwait
I know this is a bit random but I'm wondering if it's just me or does anyone else feel really tired since they've arrived in Kuwait? I am usually someone who's always on the go and I have been feeling pretty wrecked since I arrived here 4 months ... Read More
Buying Second Hand Stuff by socal434
I have heard that with the large expat population in Kuwait that people are coming and going all the time and it is easy to find household goods and a car for a good price at moving sales. Is there a website where people post these sales online or ...
A good site for second hand stuff is kuwait.dubizzle.com/en/items-for-sale/ Read More
One Alphabet missing in the Employee's name in the VISA document by Farhan11
Hi, I received the Visa documents from the Kuwait employer. In the Visa documents, my name is printed correct in the Arabic language but the Latin Name (English language) is printed with one alphabet missing. That is, Instead of "Farhan" it is ...
There are also mispellings on some of our papers and I was told by a well-informed Kuwaiti who deals with visas for my husband's company, that it does not matter, what matters as they will look at the name in Arabic or the name on your passport. Read More
Voice Over Internet Protocol VOIP by socal434
I have seen on the internet that VIOP services such as Skype and Viber are illegal in Kuwait. How does one communicate with their family members that are not residing in Kuwait then? Here in Hungary that is all I use when I call back to California ...
A lot of forbidden things are done by everyone here, let's put it that way... Read More
Meeting other expat by FrenchinKuwait
Hello, I just recently moved to Kuwait. I am married and have two children. Wanting to meet other expat. I have lived 10 years in the USA and 13 in Spain. Fluent in English French and Spanish.
Hi, You can contact "Portes ouvertes", which is a group of French-speaking women, they organise regular events associationportesouverteskoweit.wordpress.com/ A lot of mums from the French school but also other types of French-speakers (Canadians, ... Read More
buying contact lenses in Ireland
As far as I know, it's not possible. You have to have an eye lens check very 2 years, and the shops can't even continue dispensing your usual lenses if you haven't had the exam, I believe it's the law. Read More
lyc茅e fran莽ais of kuwait by GlobetrotterParent
We will be moving to Kuwait this year. Our 7-year old daughter is in the French school system and we would be interested in getting some feedback on the lyc茅e fran莽ais of Kuwait. Does anyone have kids there or have experience with the school?
OK, I get you. Thanks for your reply! Read More
lyc茅e fran莽ais of kuwait by GlobetrotterParent
We will be moving to Kuwait this year. Our 7-year old daughter is in the French school system and we would be interested in getting some feedback on the lyc茅e fran莽ais of Kuwait. Does anyone have kids there or have experience with the school?
Thanks for your answer, focolo! The prioritization system in the French schools around the world though is indeed to give priority to kids of French descent (because the French state is partly funding those schools, i.e. with the taxes of French ... Read More
Guitar classes... anyone? by Eagle on the move
It's been a little over 4 months now in Kuwait and as most of us have experienced, the first few months are always the toughest. Finding out which restaurant has the best view, which sheesha place is the best etc. Needless to say, there isn't much ...
Moving to Kuwait this summer, my kid (11 years old) has done 1 year of guitar with a really good teacher in Ireland and would like to continue learning... Does anyone know a good music school for kids, or maybe a teacher who comes to your house and ... Read More
lyc茅e fran莽ais of kuwait by GlobetrotterParent
We will be moving to Kuwait this year. Our 7-year old daughter is in the French school system and we would be interested in getting some feedback on the lyc茅e fran莽ais of Kuwait. Does anyone have kids there or have experience with the school?
I would love to hear more recent experiences of the French School... And also the Canadian Bilingual School. Thanks! Read More
List of Schools in Kuwait by SaharEl
Hi, As was suggested by legacy and harmonie, please find below a list of the majority of the schools in Kuwait. Hope this is useful. -------------------------------------- - American International School: http://www.aiskuwait.org/ - ...
The website for the French school (Lycee Francais du Koweit) is http://www.lfkuwait.net/content/ Read More
Driving licence from UK - what's the best option?
Hi, I have a UK driving license, which I understand would need to be converted to a Kuwaiti license once I move there, or something along those lines?... I have been looking into getting an International Driving License for the RSA (Road Safety ... Read More
How to make friends in Ireland 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 Ireland :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I have been living here for 12 years, in Dublin. I first lived in the centre of town and now in the South of Dublin, and I can confirm that it is quite hard to make Irish friends, but I have made quite a few friends, first through my (Irish) ... Read More
Cost of living in Ireland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ireland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ireland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
By the way, my response was based on net salary. 8000 euros after tax will probably come to about 5,000 euros net... Read More
Cost of living in Ireland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ireland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ireland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
I would enquire with some of the interior decorator shops (all small businesses in Ireland) but I wouldn't expect that this would be a very good market at the moment. Interior decorating has probably been badly hit by the recession... but then ... Read More
Cost of living in Ireland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ireland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ireland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
8000 euros a month?? What do you work in???... Take it... It's a really good salary... You can live very comfortably on 2-3,000 per month and save some money... Read More
Returning home to Ireland by Lolo7
I have been living here in Germany for 22 years have tax health insurance etc here give singing lessons pop/rock and am a musician sing play guitar. Really miss family, sea and Irish people. So want to move home even if its financially not so ...
Hi Lolo7, I don't want to discourage you from going home, I know what that feels like... but people are leaving Ireland for a reason at the moment... as I am in a few months! If you are not in a line of work where income is guaranteed and ... Read More
About Lovely Ireland
Hi Bara, Cost of living is high in Ireland... It's got a little better since the recession, but not that much... This is not a country where you can come and save lots of money - what you make goes on your accommodation, food, bills, and there isn't ... Read More
Visa for unmarried couple? by FrenchFrog
Hello, I'm French and my Irish partner has been offered a job in Kuwait and therefore, I'm guessing, will have no problem getting a work visa... I just wonder if the fact that we are not married will create any difficulty for me to also get a visa. ...
Thanks for all the info, guys. We have decided against moving to Kuwait anyway, for reasons unrelated to the above and I must say I'm glad we are not moving. But many thanks for your help and I hope you keep enjoying the expat life! :) Read More
Anything good about Kuwait? by FrenchFrog
Hi! Sorry for the provocative title but I'm just hoping to get more responses that way :P... I read a lot of negative posts on this forum and also a lot of posts trying to organise social stuff - which is obviously good but also worries me slightly ...
Thanks!Anyway, I'll let you know if we make the big jump! :) My hubby wentt to Kuwait for a very short visit recently, to see the recruiting company and he didn't come back hating the place, so! :D Talk to you soon! Read More
Anything good about Kuwait? by FrenchFrog
Hi! Sorry for the provocative title but I'm just hoping to get more responses that way :P... I read a lot of negative posts on this forum and also a lot of posts trying to organise social stuff - which is obviously good but also worries me slightly ...
Thanks for the reply! I'm French :) but will happily mix with any expat community or friendly locals ;) Read More
Anything good about Kuwait? by FrenchFrog
Hi! Sorry for the provocative title but I'm just hoping to get more responses that way :P... I read a lot of negative posts on this forum and also a lot of posts trying to organise social stuff - which is obviously good but also worries me slightly ...
Thanks to you all for your replies, much appreciated, although the thread did not go quite the way I expected :D... I get the tax free thing, so far money is the only reason I can find to move to Kuwait but I'd like to find other reasons. As regards ... Read More
Anything good about Kuwait?
Hi! Sorry for the provocative title but I'm just hoping to get more responses that way :P... I read a lot of negative posts on this forum and also a lot of posts trying to organise social stuff - which is obviously good but also worries me slightly ... Read More
Visa for unmarried couple?
Hello, I'm French and my Irish partner has been offered a job in Kuwait and therefore, I'm guessing, will have no problem getting a work visa... I just wonder if the fact that we are not married will create any difficulty for me to also get a visa. ... Read More