michael heery
@suirvale
Irish looking for information about Kenya
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Lives in dublin
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Registration: 05 July 2009
How to make friends in Ouagadougou 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 Ouagadougou :top: [b]Which are your best ...
YEH I WILL WRITE TO YOU ON YAHOO MAIL,,,,,,,,OK Read More
Any job opening for filipino nurses in erbil?
hi,.from what i see on the news turkey companys seem to operate many hospitals in kurdistan , so try and hunt in the interent for turkish hospitals,.,.cheers,. Read More
Need to open a ladies boutique by gurkalsi
hey everybody.. i m looking for bussiness oppperunity to open a ladies boutique in Nairobi. we are specialize in ladies dress likes suits,Kurta Help me in understaing the process
i shoud have said do not get involved in RED TAPE,.undevloped counires have so much petty officialdom and lawyers making money on things u can do you self ,.also you never know who to bribe inb kenya,.yeh start trading first without and feel the ... Read More
Need to open a ladies boutique by gurkalsi
hey everybody.. i m looking for bussiness oppperunity to open a ladies boutique in Nairobi. we are specialize in ladies dress likes suits,Kurta Help me in understaing the process
get trading first and worry about all the paper work afterwards,.its not such an offical place,. Read More
How is working culture at Kenya...? by Siddh.Arth1
Dear Mates, Heard a lot about Harsh Working corporate culture at Kenya-Nairobi, 12 hrs a day even more many time is it ? I am asking 'in general' as I got a very good offer from Nairobi almost [i](3 times more than my current Indian ...
years ago i was told not to hang about with yoru own crowd, and always go abotu and mix with other cultures, u might as well stay at home if you do not mix,. the scene for me in kenya is to change every day and expect total new experiences,.i wored ... Read More
How is working culture at Kenya...? by Siddh.Arth1
Dear Mates, Heard a lot about Harsh Working corporate culture at Kenya-Nairobi, 12 hrs a day even more many time is it ? I am asking 'in general' as I got a very good offer from Nairobi almost [i](3 times more than my current Indian ...
my kenyans girlfriend just got fired for not coming to wokr on a saturday, her indian boss was not too nice,. but years ago when i wokred in many countries i was advised to move away from my own nationalities and mix with the locals,.parkland and ... Read More
Minimum day rate or salary for pipeline supervisors by jacky_007
Hello everybody I have got an offer in Iraq, bashra as a pipeline supervisor with one of a big oil and gas operator. I have 7 years of experience in this field, and holding an bachelor of engineering degree. My job is 28 days on/ 28days off,. Work ...
phew hard question , i hate saying this but different salarys for diferent nationalities,, i alywats see salary for poor conbtures a lot leess than american ex pats,.,.cheers anyway,. Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
yep just back from kenya,.them bad mannered badly dressed taxis at nrbi airport want 2000ksh to town so i got the hooppy bus for 50ksh,. i never know when to give tip in restraunts, i learn if i stay away from java and such restraunts life ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
look on youtube and you willl see lots of videos on kenya, citizen tv on youtube is good,.,.why do you not go for holiday first,,, they kenyas will try and over price for a foreigner,.am sure you know that,.mike Read More
EXPATS GET-TOGETHER DINNER by chicita
Hi guys, Remember that there was a suggestion to have a get-together dinner for new members livin in Nairobi for them to get to make new friends? The dinner is still on,this Sunday, 11th September, from 6:00 pm at Westgate Shopping mall. Please call ...
well did it happen,.how did it go,.,.i am going nrbi soon,.i love goign to the RACES IN NGONG IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED,.CHERES,.MIKE Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
there is wholsale market between barclays bank market street branch and moi avenue i thinkits called city market, its beside the major tourist market for souveniers,.its near javanjee gardesn toward city toward 680 hotel.. i soory i cannot give ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
for starters get a driver with his own car if you intend driving around the country,.,.,. rent frist and have a look around,. shop prices in nakmatt shopping centre are much the same as europe,. i was shocked that coffee was dear than europe,.but ... Read More
is it dangerous work in Erbil for expat female? by OlenaMH
Dear expatriates, I got some offer for job in Erbil in new opening hotel.My question: is it dangerous to live in Erbil for female expat from Europe. Sure,I have an experience in Middle East countries like Qatar,Kuwait,UAE even i was in Libya before ...
THE BIG QUESTION BETWEEN THE LINES IN ALL OF IRAQ IS LONG TERM SECURITY,..what the police situtaion like in north iraq,.have u got civilian police,.,.cheers mike Read More
Pregnancy in Iraq by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Iraq? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Iraq? Thanks a lot for your advice ...
I cannot help bit wonder where were the doctors trained and what certificates they have,.thanks mike Read More
is it dangerous work in Erbil for expat female? by OlenaMH
Dear expatriates, I got some offer for job in Erbil in new opening hotel.My question: is it dangerous to live in Erbil for female expat from Europe. Sure,I have an experience in Middle East countries like Qatar,Kuwait,UAE even i was in Libya before ...
you guys msut be earnign goood salarys to pya such high rents,..but then again i guess its a supply and demand and few house there,.chees mike Read More
Let me social: Where are you Friendsin Nairobi? by Dennise
Hi I am coming Nairobi soon for my new job. I would like to meet new friends and share our common sense. Hey, let you encourage to get in touch. Go ahead I m here to have such a wonderful friendship. DEN
thas casue ur new,.,. but tellign someome to go and out ad in classfied beats me when most people know alread,.,.but that africa i guess,.. and u can get me job there cheers mike Read More
Let me social: Where are you Friendsin Nairobi? by Dennise
Hi I am coming Nairobi soon for my new job. I would like to meet new friends and share our common sense. Hey, let you encourage to get in touch. Go ahead I m here to have such a wonderful friendship. DEN
my god gracie thats obviosu,.,. Read More
Doing business in Iraq
u got get a local dealer that you can thrust,..or agent for mid east,..,.mike Read More
Polystyrene Products by Surobi
Please can someone help me to source some polystyrene/kaylite products. I am needing to buy polystyrene beads and balls in varios sizes - all in bulk. I would be so grateful for a contact number or email address as I am having great difficulty ...
love to know what u doign wiht ostrich shells,. its funny how touchey people are in kney aboau the envirment and all the rubbish outsiede towns,..ahahah Read More
Canadian New-ish to Nairobi, Looking to make some new friends :) by kaylaw
Hi Everyone, I just moved to Nairobi from British Columbia (Canada) and will be staying for a while, until August! In the meantime, it would be lovely to meet some other travellers to Kenya and possibly meet for tea or dinner. Anyone ...
my main point is that kenyas reputation is not good, if i asked any friends to travel to kenya with me and explain the adventures etc they are not convinced,,kenya government does not seem to realise that 25million tourist go to austrail every ... Read More
Canadian New-ish to Nairobi, Looking to make some new friends :) by kaylaw
Hi Everyone, I just moved to Nairobi from British Columbia (Canada) and will be staying for a while, until August! In the meantime, it would be lovely to meet some other travellers to Kenya and possibly meet for tea or dinner. Anyone ...
yeh why does a foreniner have to make mistakes and everyone from kenya tells them after wards,.why do they not have sign on street ther for foreigners to BEAWARE,.,OR else kenyans seem to always say oh i can get you cheaper hotel,...In ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
ITS THAT EUROPEAN DO NOT LIKE BEEN RIPPPED OFF .BE IT TOURIST OR NOT TOURIST,.WE HATE RIP OFF TELEPHONE COMPANYS AND HOTLES ETC, Read More
Nominal Salary in USD for Iraq- Suli by usman_ali
Hello all, I am in process of moving to Iraq-suli. where i am expecting a job in multinational mobile telecommunication company. for a permanent job. I was wondering what could be the nominal range of salary which can be considered as a decent ...
it must be really booming there,,.i never know why people are concerned about costs,.i always got the JOB FIRST ,.i often eat so chap,.,u got to have a flexible attitude and be prepared to BACKPiNG can go foreign country nd usually find good ... Read More
daily living cost in erbil, iraq by moyta78
hi there, im an indonesian with a US husband which are going to move to Erbil, Iraq in about a week or so.. Just curious what's the life there would be and how much is the daily life cost in erbil.. such as local foods, clothes, alcohol, ...
i wokred in suliminayah in 1983 ,.i installed equim=pment at a tobacc farm out side town in a place called BACKROJA i wonder if it still there,. i must have been the first european to be in the area that time, as they all stared at ... Read More
how i get visa ?
was sure kuwait passport will get you anyhwere in mid east,,. Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
u know they were charging me 220 to wash pair of socks in laundry run by indian by indians near BLUE ROOM IN MOMBASA , SO I WENT TO OTHRE LAUNDRY run by african and they charged the same,.,,.BUT I SEE USA GUYS ASKIGN PRICE OF INTRENET WIFI IN ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
was amazed at the pirce of ordinary shampoo in TUCKYS AND NAKUMATT its cheaper her e in ireland,.,.do not go to laundry in mombasa city center if you are white,.,.hahaha i really want to move permantly in kenya but not till i figure out ways of ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
YEH but i not want to go to nakumatt all the time,. that java house for expample charges up to 1000ksh for rubbish english breakfast,.the safair parks charge foreigners as if we were millionaires,.scandalous that so few europeans go to kenya, ... Read More
Canadian New-ish to Nairobi, Looking to make some new friends :) by kaylaw
Hi Everyone, I just moved to Nairobi from British Columbia (Canada) and will be staying for a while, until August! In the meantime, it would be lovely to meet some other travellers to Kenya and possibly meet for tea or dinner. Anyone ...
be carful of making friends with kenya if you are white as they expect foreigner to pay for everything, they will even want taxi fares,,,hotels are a rip off so stay in parkside javanjee gardens ner city centre for a few nightsm,i got robbed as ... Read More
Cost of living in Kenya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Kenya. Don't forget to mention where in Kenya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Kenya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
i go holidays to kenya quite a lot,. its not the prices that i see here,. lunch for a kenya person os less than 1 euro. if you are white its 5 times more ,.multiply by 5 for foreign person,. so u jsut go to get wise and tought nad its cheap ... Read More
$700 salary in Erbil, is this enough?
I USE BE IN IRQ YEARS AGO,.,.but a lot depends on what kind of PACKAGE YOU ARE OFFERED,.HOW MUHC HOLIDAYS YOU GET,.WHAT TROUBLE DO YOU HAVE WITH VISAS THER TO GET OUT IF U NOT LIKE THE PLACE.,.ARE U WORKIGN DIRECT FOR IRAQUIS,.PLEASE EAL ME BACK ... Read More
Sulaymaniyah? by moyta78
hey guys... just back to the forum again..after few months living in Erbil now my husband is being transfer to a school in sulaymaniyah... Kalar International School, anyone heard of that school? any recommendation for places to go and shopping? ...
,.HI I WAS IN SULIMINYAH YEARS AGO,.,.WHAT CURRENCY DO THEY USE THERE NOW,. I LOVED THE LOCAL FESTIVALS,,.very few foreigners when i wasa thre,..pls let me know more regds mike Read More
Anybody in Ireland? And not just Dublin? by lulu
Hi, I'm Lulu, in Ireland, sometimes lonely, french, difficult to be integrated in the country side even if irish people are friendly. Need to talk!! :D About anything except weather :cool:
Absolutely right lulu - Dublin SUCKS. I'm an Australian from Sydney and my partner and I came here to make some money to keep traveling (been traveling for 20 months now) - WHAT A MISTAKE. We have been here for 4 months now and we have found Dublin ... Read More
Anybody in Ireland? And not just Dublin? by lulu
Hi, I'm Lulu, in Ireland, sometimes lonely, french, difficult to be integrated in the country side even if irish people are friendly. Need to talk!! :D About anything except weather :cool:
well i am irish,.i do find that irish people have not travelled too well or understand or want to understand other cultures too much,.even when i travel for work about irelad i am viewed with suspicoun in strange towns, ireland is so much about ... Read More
Cost of living in Iraq by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Iraq. Don't forget to mention where in Iraq you are living. How much does it cost to live in Iraq? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
if u email me off line i will tell u more,.i nto happy on this site since i got reprmaned for using CAP LOCKS from soome one in africa Read More
Cost of living in Iraq by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Iraq. Don't forget to mention where in Iraq you are living. How much does it cost to live in Iraq? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
when i wsthere $100 = 32 dinar hahahah,. why do u not know wht currency is there now if your moving there, Read More
Cost of living in Iraq by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Iraq. Don't forget to mention where in Iraq you are living. How much does it cost to live in Iraq? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
what the currency now in iraq pls,. Read More
Cost of living in Iraq by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Iraq. Don't forget to mention where in Iraq you are living. How much does it cost to live in Iraq? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
oh i wokred in sulminyah about 30 years ago , i sne up equipment in a TOBACCO FARM IN A PKCE CALLED BACKROJO,.., how is that plce now,.. it was messy when i was there cheers,. Read More
Looking for a flatshare in Nairobi by sophie281
Hi everyone, I am a 26yr old German doing an interneship with a women's rights NGO in Nairobi, starting next week. My work is located in Nairobi Hills so anywhere in the west, Hurlingham, Kilmani, Upper Esate, Kileleshwa, or the Westland Area would ...
2,500 kes is a bit expensive , i get good hotel for that price ,,thanks anyway,. Read More
Opening a bank account in Kenya
GO TO BARCLAYS IN MARKET STREET,..I FOUND THEM VERY HELPFUL,.,.,.CHEERS MIKE Read More
Looking for a flatshare in Nairobi by sophie281
Hi everyone, I am a 26yr old German doing an interneship with a women's rights NGO in Nairobi, starting next week. My work is located in Nairobi Hills so anywhere in the west, Hurlingham, Kilmani, Upper Esate, Kileleshwa, or the Westland Area would ...
YEH I NEVER POST HERE BUT GIVIGN PHINE NUMBER WITHOUT ANY INFO IS VERY WRONG,.,.MIKE Read More
who can survive in culturally different environment? by tuyatsetseg
Hello everybody It is known that some expatriates effectively survive in culturally different environment while some of them have failed. Please answer me who can effectively survive?
i do not know about openmindness,, we europeans cannot understand for example the pesudo prostitution and corruptions in developing countries,. or for example i was in a hotel in cairo and a guy beside me from egypt was beating on about american ... Read More
irish construction manager looking for work
mmmmmmmmm i am surprised as i knwo lots of guys gettign work in london,..but they are kind of mixed trades guys,.. if u want i can give u numbers,.. Read More
Hello from Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" by Guest2349857
Hello members,I am Rasawood Bagaiga and i live and work in Uganda. I am on here to make new friends ,get new ideas and also seek new opportunities. I am currently working for a company that develops Micro finance Banking Software -,am a software ...
been to kenay agian,.,.i jsut do not know about the place,. they are a bit unrealiable ,.they all seem to have an idea that foreigners are so wealthy and will give TIPS FOR ANYTHING,,.A I THOUGH I MIGHT GET A KENYA WIFE BUT HAS ANYONE EXOERIENCE ... Read More
Career in Bangkok by p.finance
Our company is a leading investment company in Thailand, providing fully integrated services covering trading, corporate finance, investment advisory and research. The experiences and dedication of our staff is critical to our success. With plans ...
great sounds like my kind of job,.iam 57 from ireland and much business experience,.i ben to thailnd before buying jewellry,.,.is job still available,.iam new to this site,..mike Read More
Hello from Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" by Guest2349857
Hello members,I am Rasawood Bagaiga and i live and work in Uganda. I am on here to make new friends ,get new ideas and also seek new opportunities. I am currently working for a company that develops Micro finance Banking Software -,am a software ...
am dissiapointed with this ex pat site,.,.not much information about cost of living etc etc or are i missing somthing,..mike Read More