Amanda
@Talanathas
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Registration: 12 June 2011
Potential visit to Belize & questions by Talanathas
Hello there! I have been to Belize in the past as part of a group and would like to visit the country again in the near future for about an extended stay and had some general questions 1) I will be travelling alone - Does this pose a major safety ...
I think Corozal is the one area I haven't been in yet : )Thanks for the offer! Did you move down permanently? I would like to visit a few cities, maybe a week at a time. I figure once I get in most places I would be able to get around on foot okay, ... Read More
Potential visit to Belize & questions
Hello there! I have been to Belize in the past as part of a group and would like to visit the country again in the near future for about an extended stay and had some general questions 1) I will be travelling alone - Does this pose a major safety ... Read More
Name change by samsabagh
My real name is Osama I am planning to change my name or maybe just on legal document and ideas or suggestion any other name that sounds nice or interesting
I have many friends named Osama from all over :) It is a nice name Read More
my marriage is breaking. my husband is too attached attached to mum! by teacher13
I don't know where to turn to find a solution. Since I married this Egyptian man, we were supposed to live in our own appart., I ended up living with his mumand divorced sister for 2 years, I moved to a new old place and he parted hid time between ...
This is quite an old thread- I wonder how this user is coping now. It'd be nice to hear if things worked out :) Read More
Getting married in Saudi Arabia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Saudi Arabia or who are about to get married in Saudi Arabia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Saudi Arabia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners ...
I have her on my Facebook lol I met her through that thread Read More
Getting married in Saudi Arabia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Saudi Arabia or who are about to get married in Saudi Arabia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Saudi Arabia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners ...
As far as I know, if an Saudi national marries outside of KSA to an expat, it can cause legal issues (like not being recognized in KSA) And... aside from the difficulties from the legal aspect- there is also the cultural aspect. Would love to hear ... Read More
Getting married in Saudi Arabia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Saudi Arabia or who are about to get married in Saudi Arabia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Saudi Arabia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners ...
I hear it is very difficult for a Saudi national to marry an expatriate (legally) - Is this true? Read More
Name change by samsabagh
My real name is Osama I am planning to change my name or maybe just on legal document and ideas or suggestion any other name that sounds nice or interesting
Why is it you would like to change your name? Read More
I Lived Near Jeddah For Nine Months - I Love Arabia by Canadian In Arabia
[i][/i][color=#EB7B13][/color][color=#F54609][/color][i][/i]I recently returned to Canada after spending 9 months teaching English in Arabia. I lived on a compound that was situated about 30 minutes outside of Jeddah in a tourist area known as ...
I'm so happy to see a positive post from a fellow Canadian! Good luck on your return- I'd love to make it to KSA this September as well- I will for sure keep Jeddah in mind now :) Read More
Please, it's very important to me!!! by Pleasehelp
Okay i will go straight to the point : I REAALLY WANT to study in saudi arabia and more precisely in princess noora university (i'm a girl by the way) !! I already made some reasearch and most people seem to say foreigners can study over there, but ...
thanks fo the link! I thought this might have been it- is it just me, or does it lack a lot of details? Read More
Is there a job market for me? by Talanathas
I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ...
Good to know... I will be sure to try to secure written contracts before entering a position then. Read More
something strange in pic, easyyyyyy guess by danish luv
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I wonder if it's real :p Read More
Is there a job market for me? by Talanathas
I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ...
Thanks for the advice! I'm coming straight out of uni and jumping in this pool, so I have a lot to learn about normal practices. Read More
Is there a job market for me? by Talanathas
I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ...
I've applied to a plethora of jobs, and have gotten minimal responses. Im not sure if this is normal, or if its because the market is too saturated for what I'm looking to do. In any case, I have 2 phone interveiws (one for a marketing position, ... Read More
Please, it's very important to me!!! by Pleasehelp
Okay i will go straight to the point : I REAALLY WANT to study in saudi arabia and more precisely in princess noora university (i'm a girl by the way) !! I already made some reasearch and most people seem to say foreigners can study over there, but ...
I am wondering while this topic is somewhat fresh, if PNU has an English website. A friend of mine suggested doing a Masters there, but it's something I would have to research- I can't seem to find a legit looking website or information about it ... Read More
Riyadh ain't so bad, seriously. by Fidgety Soul
Believe me or not its true. I immensely love my city Karachi but i have started to like Riyadh a lot and feel much better (minus those family politics around me ) or probably i have been too contend or lucky to have a wonderful spouse and ...
I would love so much to live there! I am happy that there are expats who enjoy it :) Read More
Is "FMP - Future for Modern Products" a real and reputable company?
Hello, I've applied to this company and would like to know if it is a good company to work for- does anyone know any details? Thanks so much! Read More
Where do I find ESOL / TEFL / CELTA VACANCIES in Riyadh? by GuestPoster388
Assalaamu alaikum! Good morning and HELLLOOOOOOO everyone. This is my first time posting online in a forum, so please bare with me if i make any mistakes. InshaAllah everyone is well and in good health. I will be completing a CELTA COURSE soon ...
I was wondering if the situation changes if it is a female looking for a teaching job- I will be a Uni graduate and will have fully earned my TEFL certificate as of this Fall- are chances for me good? Let me know if you find any good pockets of ... Read More
Is there a job market for me?
I am about to graduate university in Canada with my BBA -I have already earned a diploma in Tourism Management (specializing in HR,F/B and Eco), and will have earned a TEFL certificate to teach English over the summer- As of this Fall I will be able ... Read More
Expats for Entry Level Hospitality Jobs
So western women are generally hired for management type postions? Would I be better off finishing my 2nd degree and giving another shot at the job market in a year or 2? I'd love to take a year off to get some international experience, but am ... Read More
Expats for Entry Level Hospitality Jobs
Is it common for female expats to be hired for entry level positions in Dubai? I'm educated, specifically in Tourism Management and have 2 years of my BBA done- I've been looking for positions in tourism but have been finding it difficult to find ... Read More
Single Female Expats? by Talanathas
Hello everyone! I'm looking into potential places to relocate, and really like the idea of Saudi Arabia. I'm finding it difficult to sift through job postings that are suitable for me, and am a little confused to how the process works. Are there ...
Curiousity mostly. The history of the country fascinates me and I'd love to see it all first hand. Would I go crazy from culture shock? Perhapes. Will I actually ever get a job in KSA? Not likely at this point. I realize where I'm younger and don't ... Read More
Single Female Expats? by Talanathas
Hello everyone! I'm looking into potential places to relocate, and really like the idea of Saudi Arabia. I'm finding it difficult to sift through job postings that are suitable for me, and am a little confused to how the process works. Are there ...
I'm currently located in Canada and looking into moving to possibly Saudi Arabia, Egypt or Turkey. I know the KSA has little tourism oppurtunities, so I've been exploring more secraterial and basic office admin jobs. I'd be happy in Retail, but I ... Read More
Single Female Expats?
Hello everyone! I'm looking into potential places to relocate, and really like the idea of Saudi Arabia. I'm finding it difficult to sift through job postings that are suitable for me, and am a little confused to how the process works. Are there ... Read More
CDN Female looking to relocate by Talanathas
Hello all I am a Canadian business student looking into countries of interest for a possible relocation : ) I'd love to chat with locals and other expats about your experiences in Turkey, and will take all the advice you will give me. I'm still ...
I will check it out for sure! Thank you :) Read More
CDN Female looking to relocate
Hello all I am a Canadian business student looking into countries of interest for a possible relocation : ) I'd love to chat with locals and other expats about your experiences in Turkey, and will take all the advice you will give me. I'm still ... Read More
my marriage is breaking. my husband is too attached attached to mum! by teacher13
I don't know where to turn to find a solution. Since I married this Egyptian man, we were supposed to live in our own appart., I ended up living with his mumand divorced sister for 2 years, I moved to a new old place and he parted hid time between ...
While you need to adjust a bit to you're husbands attatchment to his family, he needs to respect that you come from a culturally different background where this is not the norm for a married couple. It's about comprimise and respect from you both. ... Read More
Possible one month stay
I have the opportunity to chose between a one month stay in Egypt or Belize next April/May and wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions :) I am hoping to have 2-3 other people with me, all in one hotel room if possible. Of course we want to do ... Read More
CDN female considering relocation by Talanathas
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking into countries of interest for a possible relocation : ) I'd love to chat with locals and other expats about your experiences in Egypt, and will take all the advice you will give me. I'm still ...
Thanks for the warm wishes and advice everyone :) I'm getting excited learning about the country- even though I wont be departing for some time, it's better to be prepared with as much info as possible :) Im not sure if I will be doing a "test ... Read More
Moving to canada
For a good job market I would recommend Vancouver or Toronto. For a lower cost of living and a large variety of universities, try eastern provinces like New Brunswick or Nova Scotia. Hope your search is going well! Read More
need to know where to go in Canada by nabaly
hello everybody, my name is Murad, i'm from Jordan, i'm planing to move to Canada within next few months so i need someone form Jordan or any other countries to tell me about Canada and where is the best place to live, work as i have a family of ...
Hello :) I live in Halifax N.S and have been blessed enough to have made friends with those from the KSA and Jordan. While the city is quaint compared to Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver it is very friendly and scenic. In the city we have various ... Read More
want to live in canada
Hello from Nova Scotia :) There are many students here from your city here in Halifax- I've been lucky enough to make friends with many! I'm not sure what the immegration process, but check out the canadian government website- they have all the ... Read More
I麓m thinking about moving to Canada by knt1110
hey I麓m from Guatemala and I麓m thinking about moving to canada and was hoping to get more info here
I live in Halifax NS and am also getting my busioness degree. The job market on the east coast is a bit slower, but there are plenty of entry level jobs ($10-$14/hr) and lower management jobs (especially in retail and tourism). My cost of living is ... Read More
Belize for 1 Month by Talanathas
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking to spend some time in Belize either this or next winter (possibly January-February). I was wondering if any locals or expats had some advice on places to stay (hotel) for a month stay. I have ...
Good to know! I'd love to do some exploring freely every few days, and $50 is much more reasonable then $100 :) Thanks for your help. I can deal with hot cramped buses- it's all part of the experience :p I honestly can not wait for this year to go ... Read More
How to travel to USA or Canada from Belize by BelizetoUSAele
Hi, I am new to this forum and I will like useful information on how I can have my way from Belize to either USA or Canada. I am presently in Cotonou, Benin and I will be coming over to Belize next month but my aim is to cross to any of these ...
I've flown from Canada to Belize, and the fare was rather expensive. Mind you, I don't live in the major airport cities (Toronto, Calgary) so that would be why. It cost aprx $1200 - $1500 to fly to Belize for me depending on the time of year. If ... Read More
Belize for 1 Month by Talanathas
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking to spend some time in Belize either this or next winter (possibly January-February). I was wondering if any locals or expats had some advice on places to stay (hotel) for a month stay. I have ...
Thanks Wealthships :) Once I got into the city and settled down, would it be easy to get from PG to Belmopan or Belize City for a day trip? When I was down before we were a large group and chartered a bus, but as it'll just be a few of us, we're ... Read More
Belize for 1 Month
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking to spend some time in Belize either this or next winter (possibly January-February). I was wondering if any locals or expats had some advice on places to stay (hotel) for a month stay. I have ... 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 ...
I am also from Canada and have recently been to Belize. All bussinesses I went to had someone fluent in English, and all signage was posted in either both Spanish and English, or just English. I really loved the atmosphere and culture of this small ... Read More
Renting
I was wondering what the general prices of apartments for rent are accross the different major cities. Do landlords rent to single expats, and are utilities generally included? Is it common for families to offer room for rent to expats? I'm ... Read More
CDN female considering relocation by Talanathas
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking into countries of interest for a possible relocation : ) I'd love to chat with locals and other expats about your experiences in Egypt, and will take all the advice you will give me. I'm still ...
Thanks for the welcome :) I suppose my largest concern is moving abroad alone and my personal safety as a woman. Secondly, the availablity of Tourism related jobs (mainly hotels, resorts) for western expats. Third- accomadations and how one goes ... Read More
CDN female considering relocation
Hello all :) I am a Canadian business student looking into countries of interest for a possible relocation : ) I'd love to chat with locals and other expats about your experiences in Egypt, and will take all the advice you will give me. I'm still ... Read More
CDN female looking to relocate
Hello all! I have been researching many countries to relocate to, and must say I really like what I read about Egypt culture (for the most part). I'm a single Canadian Business student, and want to know what sort of job opportunities there are in ... Read More