kpearson
Canadian looking for information about New Zealand
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Lives in Kamloops
Speaks English
Registration: 01 January 2011
Activity group (Basketball, scuba, running, cafe's) by mo.mughrabi
Hi all, Kuwait can be a bit boring if you are alone. So, I had an idea few months ago to post in public forums about putting a basketball team together, every Friday morning, surprisingly a lot of people showed up and it was a huge success. Now ...
Is there any teams or activities or clubs for youth sports? Read More
Canadians relocating to Kuwait - Which city to choose?
Hi can anyone suggest a city or area that is good to live with 3 activity sport related kids? We are looking for somewhere there's clubs and sports to part take in Thanks Read More
Moving to Kuwait with kids
What kinds of clubs or sports, extra circular activities are there? Hockey, soccer, dance, gymnastics, swimming etc? Thanks Read More
Canadian Family wanting to apply for visa
ok thanks. It's just chancy to come with my family leaving our country with the chance that we may not be able to stay longer then the 3 months that a Canadian can stay with out a visa Read More
Canadian Family wanting to apply for visa
Do I need to find a job or enrolled in a school before I come to NZ? Read More
Which city is best for active family to live in?
Hi there, Can anyone help me with a few questions. We are a Canadian Family wanting to move to NZ to be closer to my husbands job in PNG. Which city/town is good to live in for sports clubs for the kids, with in an hour from an airport and not ... Read More
Canadian Family wanting to apply for visa
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with which visa I should apply for? My husband works around the world so we wont be working in NZ. I may look for a job once we get settled though. I want our 3 kids to be able to go to school there too. ... Read More
moving a family abroad
How exciting! Where did your family end up, what part? We too are researching a move over to Scotland. Any info on renting houses, schools, kids activities ect would be helpful...thanks Where did you move fr5om? Krystal Read More
Visa e600 by polyken
Hi I'm planning to visit Australia for 6 months and I will buy my plane ticket in a few days. I also need to apply for evisitor visa e600 and I wonder if I could have some problems to get it if I will have one way ticket? After my stay in ...
Thanks do you know a name of an agency that does this? What is DEC? Read More
is it necessary to use an agent by milkybar
Helllo all. My hubby and I are looking to movng to Brisbane. We qualify for the skilled migrant visa, but we are planning to get our engineers licence in Austria first. We are thinking of getting a student visa coz classes start in June. My ...
Which visa would be best for my and my family. IO would like our 3 kids to go to school there and I would be holidaying. My husband flys out of country for work so he will be on holiday when hes home too. Thanks Krystal Read More
Visa e600 by polyken
Hi I'm planning to visit Australia for 6 months and I will buy my plane ticket in a few days. I also need to apply for evisitor visa e600 and I wonder if I could have some problems to get it if I will have one way ticket? After my stay in ...
Can my kids go to school on a tourist 600 evisa? Read More
Need information about relocating to Australia by lmclmf2009
Hi. I am from NY in the US and my husband was born in the Dominican Republic but lived in NY all his life. We moves to the Dominican Republic this year to experience his native culture. We have a 6 year old daughter and thought it would also be ...
Hi there, we are looking to move with our 3 kids and dog from Canada. Have you found out any useful information? Thanks Krystal Read More
Can my kids go to school on atourist 600 visa?
Hi, we are wanting to move to Australia for 12 months and I'm looking to see which visa I need and if my kids can go to school there based on a tourist visa? Any help would be great. Thanks Read More
International Kindergarders and Schools in Erbil by Rem Rem
Hi Everyone , We are considering a job offer in Erbil and I have two kids 3 yrs and 6 yrs, just hoping if someone can recommend an international school/kindergartner in Erbil who speak English! Appreciate your help members! Thanks
Which school is that, and is it mainly taught in English? Read More
English International schools by kpearson
Hi there, I'm looking for help on english international schools. We are from Canada and I am coming over in August to check out schools. Any one here anything on The International School of Choueifat-Erbil? Good or bad? From the web site it ...
Hi Fahansi, I never did end up going to visit in August so I didn't get a chance to check out the schooling. Yes I agree with the Choufeiat school looking good but I wouldn't rule out the others without looking first. I was told the Choufeiat you ... Read More
Edinburgh or Glasgow ? by Alexandra1987
Hello everyone! I'm about to move to Scotland and I d铆dn't decided yet about the town .Wich of these towns it's better for me to move on as long as I am a chill person coming with her husband for a fresh new start?
Which part of Scotland is a good city for family with 3 kids? Ages 5, 8 and 10 years old. Some where that will have soccer or after school activities for them to join or be part of a club? Safe area to ride their bikes Read More
Pet passport?
Any one herd of this? I was told I need to get my dog a pet passport to bring her from Canada to Scotland to live? ANy thoughts or information with this? Read More
How does the schooling work...public/private?
Hi there, our kids go to a co ed school, both boys and girls and we want the same if possible for them in Scotland. Are the public schools good there or do we need to pay for private? Are schooling in Canada is good I think. We get free public ... Read More
Canadain Family thinking of moving this September
Bob-666, my husband was not born in the UK. He was able to get his UK passport from his father who was born there. We tried to get our kids UK passports and were not able to. They said it stopped at my husband. So what kind of visa would our ... Read More
Canadain Family thinking of moving this September
Hi there, we are from Canada thinking of moving with our three kids (10,8 and 5) and our dog. My husband is going to try to get a job in the oil and gas industry and has a UK passport already. Do you know what I will need and our kids? What type ... Read More
Canadians in Belize by JayBruce
Hi We are interested in moving to Belize from Canada (Toronto). Since Belize is in the Commonwealth, does it make it a bit easier for Canadians for aquire land ect? We are fluent in Spanish. But since Belize was a British colony, perhaps English ...
Could I please get that contact information. We are wanting to come down to look for a 3 bedroom place to rent but maybe we would fit in the 2 bedroom depending on beds. We have 3 kids and a dog. thanks Krystal Read More
Moving to Bocas del Toro by mglass
Hi, can anyone give me some info about apartments/houses for rent in Bocas - at least something to land in for the first few weeks until we get to know the area. we are arriving with a toddler, a 6 month baby and my mother in law...
Hi Mglass, Did you find anywhere or anything useful to look for places to rent? We are wanting to come there with 3 kids and 2 adults and our dog. Thanks, Krystal Read More
Cost Of Living For Small Family by gtatix
Hi - Where to begin!? I'm 48 and currently on disability living near Toronto, Canada. My income is payable anywhere in the world - $2200/month [CDN] My wife is my age and my children are 12 and 13 Considering moving to Belize - Corozal area - ...
Hi Reef-rats, are you still there, living in the same area? How long does it take to get to the nearest airport? Do you know of any rentals for houses 3-4 bedrooms? I'm having a hard time finding any on line. I'm not sure If we need to just ... Read More
Residency Details for a Family by Jardin del Alma
Hello All, New to the forums and have done quite a bit of reading the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the useful information you have all put together here. It is quite invaluable to those of us in the process. We are prepping for a ...
Thanks Cathiekl, Do you know of any rental websites or agencies for houses in the Placencia area? Read More
Residency Details for a Family by Jardin del Alma
Hello All, New to the forums and have done quite a bit of reading the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the useful information you have all put together here. It is quite invaluable to those of us in the process. We are prepping for a ...
That's not the case. We are retired and lived in Belize for 18 months and never had to do anything of the sort. Knew other expats in the same situation. You are not required to obtain a work permit unless you plan to work. That does include ... Read More
Residency Details for a Family by Jardin del Alma
Hello All, New to the forums and have done quite a bit of reading the last few weeks. I really appreciate all of the useful information you have all put together here. It is quite invaluable to those of us in the process. We are prepping for a ...
Hi there, I see you are a family of 4, we are a family of 5 wanting to move down from cananda. This is an old post but wanted to check if you ever moved down there? How did the process go with being able to stay in country longer ect? Thanks ... Read More
Placencia
Hi there, We are a family of 5 and our dog, wanting to move down there from Canada. Can anyone give me an idea on rent cost for a 3-4 bedroom place, hopefully fully furnished? I'm trying to price out living cost and I'm looking at Belize area, ... Read More
Cost of living in Quito by mbtomlin
What its the cost of living maybe in Quito for a nice,safe furnished one bedroom, lot where its the best place till live in Ecuador ? I am seeking permanent residency.Does a traffic misdemeanor hinder my self getting work in the country? Some off ...
How much for a 4 bed room house to rent? Furnished or unfurnished? What does it cost to live in these places? Internet, food, electricity, water, gas, propane, misc ect? Roughly, cause I know everyones cost of life will vary. Thanks, we are ... Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Ok great, what sports teams can the kids play on there? Soccer, gymnastics ect? Read More
Nice neighborhood for a family by Rudberg
Hi, I am planning to move from Sweden to Cape Town with my family. We have two daughters, 4 and 6, and would like to live in an area with other families and close to school. We love outdoor activities and seek 脿 safe place and would prefer to live ...
Hi there, Did you find anymore information for safety and less expensive places to live around cape town? My family and with 3 kids are looking to move down to that area but we are just in the researching faze. I want to check out safety, ... Read More
Advice on cost of living in southern england for rent ect
We are a family of 5 and a dog wanting to move to England. We have 3 kids and want to check prices on rentals to see how it compares to Canada and see if we could afford to live there. Which towns/cities are the cheapest? Which towns are best for ... Read More
Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
Hi there, are you still there? Is there sports or clubs for kids to play? Read More
HomeSchooling by BOSTON MAMA
Is Home schooling legal in Ecuador? Not to sure how long we will actually be there, so perhaps it won't matter. But if we do stay, I will home school. Anyone know?
Hi there, My family and I are looking into moving to Ecuador in the fall. Our kids will be in grade K, 3 and 5th. Are you still home schooling a bit and sending to a private school? How are you liking it? Did you find any trouble getting ... Read More
Cost of living in Scotland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Scotland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Scotland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
What if the dog has had her rabies shots? Read More
Moving to Europe, where?? by Rachal1084
Hi This is my third attempt on forums trying to find out where I can find the lifestyle me and my family are looking for. Basically me, my husband and 2 year old are looking to relocate abroad (somewhere in Europe, not to far from the UK) it's as ...
Ok thanks, I was thinking scottland, Ireland, Portugal or Spain , Read More
Cost of living in Scotland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Scotland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Scotland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hi there, everything I see is for a 1 bedroom flat, what about a 3-4 bedroom place to rent? My husband and I have 3 kids. Thanks Read More
Moving to Europe, where?? by Rachal1084
Hi This is my third attempt on forums trying to find out where I can find the lifestyle me and my family are looking for. Basically me, my husband and 2 year old are looking to relocate abroad (somewhere in Europe, not to far from the UK) it's as ...
Hi there, any luck with your search? I am also looking for somewhere in Europe to relocate too with my family. We have 3 kids and a dog :) I notice you are from England, you didn't like it there or Scotland? My husband works in the middle east so ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
Ok thanks, is that for renting houses as well? Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
I don't know about traffic, but do your kids go to the British school? What do you think and how old are your kids? We are thinking of moving there for my husbands work and I want to check out all 3 schools there. Thanks, K Read More
English International schools by kpearson
Hi there, I'm looking for help on english international schools. We are from Canada and I am coming over in August to check out schools. Any one here anything on The International School of Choueifat-Erbil? Good or bad? From the web site it ...
Ok thanks, lots to think about. I am coming the end of August so I will take a look around. If I home schooled, is there activities my kids could be in? Soccer, dance, swimming ect? I don't want my children to be only home with me and no other ... Read More
What is the health care like in Erbil? by FrancisColette
Hi , Im planning to move to erbil in about 3-4 months time. What is the health care like in general and especially for newborn(2months +) baby. ANy body with infants in erbil please give us insight about healthcare and education. thanks very much
What schools would you recommend for english speaking? Read More
English International schools
Hi there, I'm looking for help on english international schools. We are from Canada and I am coming over in August to check out schools. Any one here anything on The International School of Choueifat-Erbil? Good or bad? From the web site it ... Read More
Relocation to Erbil with family by atul saxena
Dear All, I have an opportunity to work in Erbil on long term basis.As any other expat I would like to know the work conditions expected in Erbil. Also I would like to know the rules/formalities & laws regarding relocation of family to Erbil. I ...
What about sports for the kids? Soccer, gymnastics swimming ect? Read More
Looking to chat to expat Mums in Erbil, Iraq by Debbie75
Hi, I'm Debbie, I'm a 37 year old Scottish Mum of 2 girls, aged 12+ 8. My husband has a job opportunity in Erbil and I'd love to chat to some Mums who have moved there. Look forward to hearing from you x
I'm in the same boat as you but 33 year old mom from Canada with 3 kids. Ages 4,7 and 9 years old. Have you looked into schools or places to live or any activities for the kids yet? If so, please let me know...thanks, K Read More
New member traveling to Panama in June 2013 by The iz monsta
Hello, My great dane puppy is izzie hence the the name the "iz monsta" right now she is a little monsta. My wife and I are flying into Panama in June to look at possible retiring there. We live near the beach in Charleston, South Carolina. It's ...
Is your resort good for kids too? Read More
Recommendations On Where to Visit/Live by MizzouFan
Hi all, New member here, thanks in advance for reading this and for any help you can provide :). I am looking for recommendations on where to live in Panama. In order to (hopefully) narrow it down, here are some of my qualifications: 1) Has to be ...
Ok thanks I will try again :) Read More
Recommendations On Where to Visit/Live by MizzouFan
Hi all, New member here, thanks in advance for reading this and for any help you can provide :). I am looking for recommendations on where to live in Panama. In order to (hopefully) narrow it down, here are some of my qualifications: 1) Has to be ...
Hi Chris, Do you have David's correct email address for rentals in Pedasi...thanks Krystal Read More
New member traveling to Panama in June 2013 by The iz monsta
Hello, My great dane puppy is izzie hence the the name the "iz monsta" right now she is a little monsta. My wife and I are flying into Panama in June to look at possible retiring there. We live near the beach in Charleston, South Carolina. It's ...
When you say Coronado is pricey, can I ask a rough number? $1000, $2500, $4000? Looking for at least a 3 bedroom place with AC and wanted to know rough prices to rent something. Note sure if it fits are budget or not? Also would like it to be in ... Read More
looking for mums with young kids to organise activities/ days out by rania1
Hi, I'm a mum of a 5 years old daughter, I'm looking for other mums wih kids around the same age than mine, to organise some days out, activities with our kids. My daughter goes swimming twice a week, and is learning roller skating, anybody else ...
Ok thanks, we are still in the researching stage of a safe place to rent for the 5 of us :) Read More
Can my family survive on 10,600 JD per month by rhiggins
Can my family and I survive on 10,600 JD per month...to include housing, food, insurance, transportation, etc. Please providre details.
Hi there, I see your post back from August 2012. did you end up moving? If so, where are you living, what part? What about cost for furnished or unfurnished 3-4 bedroom place. We are thinking of moving somewhere over seas with are 3 kids and our ... Read More
looking for mums with young kids to organise activities/ days out by rania1
Hi, I'm a mum of a 5 years old daughter, I'm looking for other mums wih kids around the same age than mine, to organise some days out, activities with our kids. My daughter goes swimming twice a week, and is learning roller skating, anybody else ...
Hi Ladies, Do you know if there is a soccer league for kids there? I see your daughter swims :) Krystal Read More
Question for expats who want to live in Amman ? by abman4444
I'm trying to find out what are the important features that any apartment should have in the eyes of single or a couple planning to rent and stay for 6-12 months here in Amman/Jordan ? is it the location, the furnishing, appliances, or the ...
Where is the best place to live in Jordan if I have 3 kids who would like to play soccer and be with other expat kids ect. We want to rent a furnished or unfurnished place that is in a safe area, great if it was in a complex with a pool :) Also, ... Read More
Cost for accomodatio in Doha?
Wow, did I read that right, prices start at 15000QAR?? That's around $4100USA....is that correct?? Thanks Read More
Visa run every three months
So if I'm reading this correct, every 6 months I just have to leave the country and then come back after 72 hours and I can stay for another 6 months? I'm Canadian and I know I can stay up to 6 months but what if I want to stay longer? Thanks ... Read More
Recommendations On Where to Visit/Live by MizzouFan
Hi all, New member here, thanks in advance for reading this and for any help you can provide :). I am looking for recommendations on where to live in Panama. In order to (hopefully) narrow it down, here are some of my qualifications: 1) Has to be ...
I am surprised to hear about Coronado.....from what I hear, that's most peoples first choice. I get it is a bit more expensive but with kids, don't we want a place with more activities for them?? I know I am looking for somewhere with a good ... Read More
help..renting in panama???
Did you find anything more about moving to panama. I'm looking as well for a family of 5 with our dog, from Kamloops BC. I was thinking Coronado. What have you found out? Are you guys still planning to move? WE are thinking of planning a family ... Read More
Chame district or Gorgona living
Does anyone know about cost of living in these areas? Sport and schools for the kids? I see the Panama Coast International School is in the area and looks good. Anyone know anything about it? WE have 3 kids and are looking to relocate. Thanks, ... Read More
Moving to Edinburgh with children,,, by blueiss
Hello, we are from Vancouver BC and we are planninng to move to Edinburgh next Sept. We have a 6yr. old son and want to find an area similar to the one we live in Vancouver. We are in a area of Downtown called Coal Harbour. It's in the downtown ...
Is there sports mainly soccer in your area of schools that you are looking at?? Read More
What is life like for American Expat family in Aberdeen, Scotland? by kwmsrm
My family is considering relocating to Aberdeen, Scotland for my husband's job. He is in the oil industry. We have an 8 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. What is life like as an American family with young children living in Aberdeen, Scotland?
Hi there, did you end up moving?? We are thinking of relocating to scottland as well from canada with our 3 kids and dog. What part of scottland do you live in? What is better for kids if you know? Is there kids activities like hockey, soccer, ... Read More
British Passport help for family
This might be a stupid question but if we get our british passports, does that mean we can live in scottland with no visa??? Or will we still need to get a working or visiting visa to live there? We are from canada and my husbands father was born ... Read More
places to live in Edinburgh with kids by cathyV
Hi, I am new to forum. We will be moving to Edinburgh in Nov. My husband will be working at the University. We will be staying for 1 to 2 years. We are looking for places to live. What areas have good local/state schools. I have a five year ...
I see this was from a couple years ago but thought I would see where you ended up living. We are thinking of moving to scottland with our 3 kids, ages 3,6,and 8 with our dog :) Any thoughts??? Hi, I am new to forum. We will be moving to ... Read More
Best area to live near school... by EnglishJacki
Hubby has just signed a new contract so he will be moving to KL in Oct, followed by me and our 3 children in December. I have been looking at schools for our 6 and 4 year old which must be British curriculum, but am having problems finding out which ...
WE are looking to relocate to scottland. My husband is in the process of getting his british passport and then we will look into getting our kids one as well and hopefully me :) I was wondering what activities or clubs there are for kids. Our kids ... Read More
Basketball, American Football, or any other physical sport??? by Que
Hey! Does anyone know where a sports enthusiast can get his sports on? I love to play all sorts of sports. Specifically, basketball and American football are my sports, but I am open to most sports. If you know where to go to play, please let me ...
ok thanks. What abut soccer for kids? Read More
Basketball, American Football, or any other physical sport??? by Que
Hey! Does anyone know where a sports enthusiast can get his sports on? I love to play all sorts of sports. Specifically, basketball and American football are my sports, but I am open to most sports. If you know where to go to play, please let me ...
What about kids hockey?? We are from canada and I need to know if my husband takes a job over there, can our son play hockey. thanks Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
thanks we are looking up on chiange mai now Read More
Home schooling in Phuket by kelly333
Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you are home schooling children in Phuket? I am planning on coming over for three months with my two daughters and trialing a new life in Phuket. My daughters aged 9 and 10 have never been before so ...
Hi Kelly, I have never home schooled before but we thought I might give it a try and see how it goes. We also want to come over and see how things go. My kids are 6,5 and 18month. I think it will go well. Have you looked into rent? Read More
Where in Thailand ?
Where in Thailand is it fairly cheap for rent for a 3-4 bedroom house under 24000Baht? We have 3 kids and would like to be close to something kid activities. Also is all over thai warm year round or is the northern part cooler? Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks
Ok thanks. We will need 3 bedrooms. I will check out those websites. I don't mind being on the outer city limits. I also like Pattaya, any thoughts on that? Read More
Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect?
My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks Read More
Permanent Residency in Malaysia by hanz79x
hi,:) I would like to inquire if I am qualified or eligible to apply for the Permanent Residency in Malaysia under category five (5) which is through Point Based System. According to the article that I got from your website the Permanent Residency ...
Does anyone know about a canadian getting a long term "D" visa? My family and I want to move abroad but we both will not be working in the country. My husband works in the middle east. Any info would be great. Read More
relocating to australia with husband and kids by sh0278
Hi.we are thinking of relocating to Australia.any advise on where to start would be greatly appreciated ie location, jobs, schools, social life, visas etc.
my husband and kids are thinking about relocting as well. It doesn't matter about jobs cause my husband works rotational in iraq. What do you guys suggest to live for family of 5 not eh big city life and not to expensive Read More
Life in Australia
What is th weather like in australia? Is there a city that is mostly warm with little or no winter months? Which cities are cheaper to live in for a family of 5? thanks Read More