sistersue
English expat in Algeria
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Registration: 26 April 2009
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Hi there.. Well if you are coming to Algiers I can introduce you to our growing ex-pat community here,there are so many new people arriving recently!! I am from Wigan,so will be nice to meet a fellow Notherner馃槉 Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Kuskus...depending on where you live,there are now many activities for ex-pats going on.. We have bring n buy sales,monthly get togethers,crafting afternoons..because the ex-pat community is rising all the time..contact me if you are interested.. Read More
Meeting new friends in Algiers by natianatia20122012
Hi there. I just moved to Algiers. I am married to an Algerian. I am originally from Georgia. Would be nice to make new friends in Algiers.
Hi Zabrina, You need to go on FB if you give me your name on there I can connect you to everyone...can I ask where you are living and where are you from? Read More
Stay in Morocco? or, Discover Algeria?
Hello roekfqhd, Well I think Morocco has a much more open border policy,lots of foreigners and tourists there,much easier to live alone as a female,Algeria has a very more less liberal policy..living here with my Algerian husband and family is fine ... Read More
Meeting new friends in Algiers by natianatia20122012
Hi there. I just moved to Algiers. I am married to an Algerian. I am originally from Georgia. Would be nice to make new friends in Algiers.
Hi AASUMAD27.... Sorry not been on in a while... Yes Babszzour is quite central,lots of sisters around there...we go to the shopping centre there quite often...monthly get togethers,bring n buy bazaar's,crafting get togethers..the list goes ... Read More
Meeting new friends in Algiers by natianatia20122012
Hi there. I just moved to Algiers. I am married to an Algerian. I am originally from Georgia. Would be nice to make new friends in Algiers.
Hello...May I ask where in Algeria you will be staying? There is a large ex-pat community in Algiers.. Read More
Driving in Algeria
Drivers in Algiers...mmmmm...Crazy,mad,every man for himself,comes to mind... They usually remind me of those video games!!! Bus stops on motorways,reversing cars on motorways,people having a walk on motorways,kids coming from school walking on ... Read More
ALGERIAN DIVORCED WOMAN
I agree as well...my English friend is going through a divorce here in dz and she has already lost her children to her Algerian husband although she is still living here...very sad... Read More
He wants to marry and study in France,i Just met him. Help me! by Pretty in pink
Hi, I really hope that I can get some kind of Advice here. I've been seeing a guy from Algeria we met on holiday last year. We only started off as friends now it's love. We want to get married but he wants everything his way. He wants to ...
I do agree with XB23 although there are some exceptions to the rule.......off hand I can think of about 4 ex-pats living here in dz who have children from previous relationships they go back to the UK to see them sometimes,one even brought her son ... Read More
A few questions...help an expatriate to get by with practical infos! by IrnBru
Hi Glad I found this site. Up till now I didn't know much about life in Algiers and with a possible move I wanted to get as much information as possible. I looked through the photos and am surprised how lovely Algeria is. My main concern is ...
There is a fast food restaurant near me, Birmonde Rais.....used to be called Tiber food,it's changed names but generally the same food,they do deep fried chicken and it's really good!!! Traveling as a woman alone ... Read More
looking for a person by djmel
hi everybody i am aicha from algeria,i am looking for a person thal i lost for 4 years,can you help me please.it is so important to me to find that person.who can help contact me please i will be greatful for your help :|
Hello Karen....you will need to share more info to find this person... Read More
Permanent residency in Algeria
Hello Beige29 It's not hard to get a residency,just time...if your husband is Algerian,it's easy...it helps if he knows someone in the police...everyone's experience of gaining a residency here is a little different,but don't worry ... Read More
Moving to Algeria soon by mousty.lea
Hello everyone, I'm Lea from Belgium and I live in Mechelen I speak Netherlands and French, I would like to meet some people of Algeria, becaus soon I will be living there and I don't know a lot of that country. So if someone would like to ...
Hi Mousty...if you would like to have a chat with other ex-pats living in Algeria,we are all on FB...there are lots of us in the Algiers area from many countries,I am from UK,but there are many French speaking women here too...xx Susan..pm me if you ... Read More
I love my Algerian boyfriend by disney_girl
My boyfriend lives in Tlemcen, Algeria. I am from Canada. I am in relationship with him currently. I met him online when I was in grade 12. He was really cute in his pictures. One day I said that I'd totally date him and he asked me to be his ...
Hi Disney girl....I have just read your post and as an English woman married to an Algerian for over 18 yrs and living in Algiers,I can maybe give you advice,weather you take it is up to you... I would say this man/boy is definitely looking for a ... Read More
looking for a person by djmel
hi everybody i am aicha from algeria,i am looking for a person thal i lost for 4 years,can you help me please.it is so important to me to find that person.who can help contact me please i will be greatful for your help :|
Aicha,your post is very vague...you need to fully explain about the person you are searching for.... Read More
Moving from uk to Algiers??? by Katie.amine
Hi I am currently in the uk living with my algerian fianc茅 of two years we are wanting to move to algeria as he had a house there etc and he feels we would have a better life there as he has his own house,money there etc. I have a daughter from my ...
May I ask her name,maybe in a pm...is she on here? I live in Hydra...does she attend the monthly meetings ? Read More
Moving from uk to Algiers??? by Katie.amine
Hi I am currently in the uk living with my algerian fianc茅 of two years we are wanting to move to algeria as he had a house there etc and he feels we would have a better life there as he has his own house,money there etc. I have a daughter from my ...
Wonder if I know your wife Sleham 1,if you live in Algiers? Always great to meet another Muslim ex-pat InshAllah.... Read More
Best restaurant in Algiers by Lucky_Ali
Hi! Could anyone give me some tips for the BEST restaurants in Algiers.. Tradidional and modern cuisine? Thanks!
Messina pizzeria in Hydra is really good...or a fab pizzeria in Stauoli that has BBQ chicken on cheesy pizza!!! Read More
Best restaurant in Algiers by Lucky_Ali
Hi! Could anyone give me some tips for the BEST restaurants in Algiers.. Tradidional and modern cuisine? Thanks!
Khaled..there are 2 Indian restaurants.one is Maharajah and the other one Taj Mahal.. Read More
Algeria in expat eyes by nadji22uk
hello everybody What was the thing that caught your attention on the first days of your arrival to Algeria?? ;) give your point of view about the country in a respectful way far away from compliments or sarcasm,
Salams Simsimaa...I can tell you about becoming an Algerian citizen...you need to have residency here for 7 yrs then you can apply for an Algerian passport...a couple of my friends,one Irish,one English are already applying for their Algerian ... Read More
Algeria in expat eyes by nadji22uk
hello everybody What was the thing that caught your attention on the first days of your arrival to Algeria?? ;) give your point of view about the country in a respectful way far away from compliments or sarcasm,
My first trip here was in 1998,when the plane arrived at the airport I immediately noticed lots of police with guns,and lots of men everywhere you looked!!!a bit of a culture shock tbh,I lived in Italy for 9yrs,so I expected a similarity to Napoli ... Read More
how do i become a resident/permanent resident of algeria by lovetolive
hello, all! i'm new to the group so i'd appreciate any help that anyone can provide. i'm from the states and my boyfriend/fiance lives in algeria. i've visited him in algeria using the 90-day tourist visa but i was wondering how i would stay in ...
When I first came to live in Algiers from UK,I would regularly go to local police station to obtain a 1 yr residency... Depending on who your family knows in the police can speed the process up... After being here 7 yrs you can obtain a 10yr ... Read More
Moving from uk to Algiers??? by Katie.amine
Hi I am currently in the uk living with my algerian fianc茅 of two years we are wanting to move to algeria as he had a house there etc and he feels we would have a better life there as he has his own house,money there etc. I have a daughter from my ...
Hi Katie...I live in Algiers,since 2003....there are lots of us westerners here...great place to live..pm me for more info...btw I'm origionally from Lancashire....xx Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Hi Walid.... If you decide to come to dz with your wife,make sure you have employment,some savings and somewhere to live,preferably not with your Algerian relatives family,as many ex-pats here have done this and many many problems start, as ... Read More
The other side of the Algerian postcard
I have been living in Algiers since 2003... Positives...Muslim country,weather,discovering a new culture,family values..fresh fruit&veg.. Negatives...poverty,some muslims trying to be western..eg..clothes,speaking French,rubbish all around... Read More
Any (english -arabic) speaking High school for my sisters to apply
Yes there is Hopeland,which is in Draira and Cheraga,the boss is from San Fransisco... Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
I love Jijel,I love Djelfa,Blida,Algiers,Oran....etc...I have lived here a few yrs,I know many many ex-pats living here too,most have been here a few yrs like me....Algeria has positive and negative points,but so does the UK and USA and most ... Read More
looking for an expat
Hi....if you live around Algiers there is a monthly ex-pat get together once a month,women from all over the world,also for Algerians who have lived abroad..pm me if you are interested...Susan.. Read More
Algeria Info help please by Azaranti92
I wanting to travel and so many websites have me freaked out! like how dangerous it is to go there for Americans and how dangerous the country is period. Is it true that Algeria hate Americans? And How is traveling there? I am wanting to go about ...
I will ask around for you if you like... Read More
Algeria Info help please by Azaranti92
I wanting to travel and so many websites have me freaked out! like how dangerous it is to go there for Americans and how dangerous the country is period. Is it true that Algeria hate Americans? And How is traveling there? I am wanting to go about ...
Hi Azaranti...There are Americans living here in Algiers...a couple of them have Language schools...one lady in Blida from Texas and another lady from San Francisco living here in Cheraga.. Going 300km SouthEast of Algiers I don't know about ... Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Hi Linhui.... Can I ask are you male or female? If you are female there are monthly get togethers for ex-pats from all over the world...I also live in Hydra!!! Anyway let me know...Susan... Read More
International schools in Algeria by kanagavarshini
Hi , how r u all? we are about to relocate to Algeria. i have a 5year old son. I would like to know about international schools at Algeria having english as the medium of teaching. can you help me? also i need to the approx fee for an international ...
Hi there... I am ex-pat,living in Algiers...There are international schools here..the one I know the best is Hopeland,which is based in Draria and also Cheraga...It is run by a lovely American lady.. You can contact me by pm,if you would like more ... Read More
Questions about traveling to Algeria by Peacefuleagle
Hi, I am madly in love with my Algerian boyfriend. He tried to get his visa to come to the U.S. but was denied. I MUST BE WITH THIS MAN, so I guess the only way to be together is if I go over there to Algeria to be with him, at least for a ...
Such a shame that people still have this negativity against Algeria....there are many Americans happily living here,we have to change people's perception of this beautiful country...yes you should contact the USA Embassy here for more advice... Read More
Places to visit in Algiers
Hi, I would say visiting the Roman ruins in Tipaza definately,then move onto the Bardo Museum in Algiers centre,also in the centre is the Jardin di Assai(sorry not sure of spelling)is very pretty,they even have an "English garden"...seaside ... Read More
International school in Algiers. by Mehdi-Dubai
Hi, I am looking for information about Insim, or other inetrnational school in Algiers or any other wilaya? Thank you in advance.
Hi Sarikavaze...I live in Algiers and as fambeziada mentioned the Hopeland school in Draria has a very good reputation...the Director is from America,as are a couple of the teachers...hope that helps... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Algiers by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Algiers 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hello all.. Us ex-pats here in Algiers have been having get-togethers for a few yrs now,women only,the last one at my home in Hydra there were over 25 people,from all over the world,we counted 14 languages going on... Any ex-pats interested for the ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Algeria by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Algeria, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Satco,I do agree with most of what you say but I don't think many people speak English here...just try in the Airport departure lounge...!!! Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Hi there... I actually live in Hydra,which is supposed to be the best place to live here...it does have lots of coffee shops and a lively night life...or El Biar is also a good area but the traffic is terrible there...to be near the sea you would ... Read More
being kind to someone is good bet being scottish is close enough 鈾�
If only you were female!!! I have 3 Muslim friends who live around Algiers all from Scotland,but they are sisters married to Algerians..no contact sorry.. Read More
Tips from expats in Algiers by Julien
Hi all, everyone can now participate to the [url=/en/business/africa/algeria/algiers/]Algiers business directory[/url]! You can recommend a professional and indicate you appreciate its services. > A plumber did a great ...
Best pizza restaurant in Hydra,actually written outside "business centre" but it is anything but!!! The guy doing the pizzas actually had a pizzeria in Italy and let me tell you the taste is very Italian( I lived in Italy for many yrs) so I can ... Read More
Questions about traveling to Algeria by Peacefuleagle
Hi, I am madly in love with my Algerian boyfriend. He tried to get his visa to come to the U.S. but was denied. I MUST BE WITH THIS MAN, so I guess the only way to be together is if I go over there to Algeria to be with him, at least for a ...
Hi cwalker... I have lived in Algiers for a few yrs now,there are many of us ex-pats here..there is a very useful forum we go on that answers many questions about living here etc...i know there are a couple of sisters living your ... Read More
moving to algeria by subhana
im looking for knowladge for wahts needed to go to algeria, the requiremwnts, i need ro know all anyone can tell me about getting into the country to live. that is all.
Hi Sunhana...I live in Algiers,since 2003... Please feel free to ask me questions...Susan Dharma33- there a couple of Italian ladies living here too,many nationalities here from all over the world... I really enjoy living here .... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Algeria by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Algeria, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I live in Algiers...Good weather,Islam,laid back lifestyle,good fresh food everywhere,some panoramic scenery..Jijel is beautiful,Oran too,went to Sahara,amazing!!! Algeria has mountains,sea,desert..... Read More
Money or Love? by edvilyn
Do you agree,that now a days, money is much preferable than love? I mean... people choose rich man rather than the one who love them... :/
wjwoodward...what a touching story,I am very happy for you....!!! I have friends who have been used to get visa's for UK...it is heart breaking...hope you have a great life together.... Read More
Best restaurant in Algiers by Lucky_Ali
Hi! Could anyone give me some tips for the BEST restaurants in Algiers.. Tradidional and modern cuisine? Thanks!
My favourite restaurant is a small seafood place in the centre of Algiers called Mer Mediterannienne located on 01,Rue Akli aissiou...you have to go before Dhur( around 1pm,everything does sell quickly and not expensive...I recommend it to all my ... Read More
Living in Algeria by expat.com
You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
Honestipays....yes Algiers is full of Chinese people,many of them are builders and labourers...even a few Chinese restaurants.... Read More
Lebanese living in algeria by Metalh
Hello, I wanna know if it is easy for Lebanese to live in Algeria. My husband wants to travel for work, I was planing to stay in Lebanon. Coz I am afraid actually to live in Algeria. I know nothing about this country, I travelled to Dubai and ...
I too live in Algeria and have done for over 9 yrs...I have a Lebanese friend who is married to an Algerian living here...the place isn't dangerous,it's exactly what you make it...I would never think of leaving now!!! Read More
Where in the world are you ? by juju660
Hi, I just arrived in Mauritius, a small (but nice) island in the Indian ocean. What about you ? Where are you located ?
I live in Algiers,Algeria,quite a culture shock moving here 9 yrs ago but adapted finally.... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
Emman Lopez and haggishunter,me too.....I went to a government funded class in my son's school(Algiers) to learn Arabic and Quran...after awhile I found the letters are not that many and it's just practice at sounding them...good-luck to you both!!! Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
I am English,my husband is Algerian so I speak English and Italian,my husband speaks Arabic,French and Spanish,our children can speak mostly Arabic and English.... Read More
Do i need a special visa or anything
Hi Londonlassy. yes you will need a visa to come here.I am English and have been living in DZ for a few yrs now..there is a great forum we all go on(there are many of us living here!!)to get all the info you need about living here..visa ... Read More
Questions about traveling to Algeria by Peacefuleagle
Hi, I am madly in love with my Algerian boyfriend. He tried to get his visa to come to the U.S. but was denied. I MUST BE WITH THIS MAN, so I guess the only way to be together is if I go over there to Algeria to be with him, at least for a ...
Hi Melanie... Hope you have not been put off coming to DZ...I am English and I have lived here for a few yrs now...there are soooo many of "us" foreigners living here(including quite a few Americans)...I don`t see the problem...which area will ... Read More
American traveling to Algeria - good or bad idea? by ellen104
I'm an American living in the US. My ex-husband is Algerian who plans to travel home to Algeria to visit his family. He would also like to bring our 6 year old son with him on the trip....an American, with light skin, brown eyes and hair, and only ...
Hi Ellen.. I myself come from UK and have been living in Algiers for a few yrs now...Things have changed since the mid 90`s...There are many foreigners here,including quite a few American ladies.I personally know. a lady from Texas in Blida 1 ... Read More
Any romanians in Alger? by inamorata
Any romanians in Alger?:D Elena
Hi, Sorry i`m not Romanian but one of my best friends in London,who is married to an Algierian is Romanian,she comes over often,let me know if your interested in knowing her xx Susan Algiers... Read More
How to make friends in Algeria 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 Algeria :top: [b]Which are your best ...
slm,well i`ve never been someone who is shy,so when i came to Algeria i would basically look for foreign looking people(not many of us!!)and basically ask them if they are English!!!(but only women,not men,my hubby would kill me!!) Read More