Lost Nomad
American expat in Singapore
Forum posts
26
About me
American
Lives in Singapore
Registration: 20 October 2010
desperately looking for Vicks NyQuil...
anyone knows where can I get some imported US over the counter medicine like Advil or Vicks Nyquil? I've been having this nasty coughing that seems worst at night, and desoerately looking for help from Nyquil to help me go to sleep. Read More
House cleaner typ. charges
How much should I expected to pay per hour to have my house cleaned inside only, say twice a month. Say each time may take 7 to 8 hours to complete. The house is a 2 story 5 brm house. I've been getting quotes ranging from as little as $14/hour to ... Read More
pasar malam
I heard that pasar malam (night market) exist in Singapore...any idea where and when? Read More
For All New & Potential Expats in Singapore by The Transporter
OK, this is a retry at an original post ! I would be grateful of feedback from the general expat population for the following: I have been approached by some of my own clients to start a company in Singapore that will cater to the needs of Expats ...
Yes, agree w/ beppi. I think that line of business will definitely make transfer to countries like Kazakhstan, Gabon or Sudan less stressful and expats would surely depends on your company for as long as they assigned there. We were in Libya last ... Read More
Bahrain to Singapore.. comparisons
Hi, 1. School fee's for expat kids SAS school fees is about 25K SGD per school year. ISS is slightly cheaper based on grade level. Have no idea about teh fees in other schools. 2. Housing prices in and around the airport or housing prices in and ... Read More
Health Food Options for Vegetarians in Tripoli by Cardy
Happy New Year! I聮m heading to Tripoli in a few weeks and wanted to get a better understanding of what health food options may or may not be available. I have been reading the posts on the forum for the past few months to prepare and really ...
Soy products 聳 I know that soy milk is available but how easy is it to find tofu and soy yogurt? The chinese restaurant on Gargaresh next to the pharmacy and Cacao sell 3 (approx. 3"x3") squares of tofu for 5 dinar. Not that bad actually. Read More
woodlands vs Bukit Timah. by Lost Nomad
My husband and I are looking for a house to rent either in the Woodlands or Bukit Timah. Given that our kids is going to SAS, seems that the Woodlands is probably better. But just to be safe, we would like to see if there is anything that equivalent ...
Sonrisa, sorry it took me a while to response due to an overwhelming ventures of looking for a house to settle in. First, if you have more than one kid to be enrolled in SAS, I suggest that you register them early to get in line on their waiting ... Read More
how much is a fair price for used Wimax
bought 5 months(650lyd)ago for a year contract if I want to let it go? if I'm not mistaken, the coffee pot version is now different/cheaper in price? Read More
woodlands vs Bukit Timah. by Lost Nomad
My husband and I are looking for a house to rent either in the Woodlands or Bukit Timah. Given that our kids is going to SAS, seems that the Woodlands is probably better. But just to be safe, we would like to see if there is anything that equivalent ...
thank you so much for the input. These info surely help us greatly in looking for a place to settle in hopefully for the next 4 years. Our budget is not that much for Singapore real estate market but hopefully it should be adequate for a ... Read More
woodlands vs Bukit Timah.
My husband and I are looking for a house to rent either in the Woodlands or Bukit Timah. Given that our kids is going to SAS, seems that the Woodlands is probably better. But just to be safe, we would like to see if there is anything that equivalent ... Read More
Tripoli International School by ibngabal
Dear All, 1Q I have emailed Triploi International School to have the details of the fees and asking also about the transportation; do they have transportation that reaches any area in Tripoli. I have received no reply. Any one can help please to ...
I have kids in American School of Tripoli and this is our first semester here. Being in 3 other international schools before, my kids love the school very much and from the school program, the homeworks, tests and the teachers, and my kids progress ... Read More