Mya
@Mimi kone
American expat in Ivory Coast
Forum posts
40
Contacts
45
About me
American
Speaks English, French, Bambara
Registration: 04 August 2012
Vegans&Vegetarians in Africa!
I recently created a new group on Facebook called "Vegans&Vegetarians in Africa!" This group is to connect Vegans/Vegetarians living in africa, and to encourage and educate those who want to transition into this type of healthy ... Read More
south africa
OH LOL yeah ok, i will check profile first next time :) Thanks!! Read More
south africa
HEYYYY :) ok so your subject is South Africa...but you posted in the Ivory Coast forum, which country are you in? Read More
HORSES
Hi, from what i have notice so far all the horses here come straight from Mali, so i think you should check it out there first, they have really beautiful and well taking care of horses. Read More
IF THERE IS A BRITISH SCHOOL IN ABIDJAN by carmelia01
HI I AM FROM IVORY COAST BUT LEAVING IN UK I LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A BRITISH SCHOOL IN ABIDJAN BECAUSE I WANT TO SEND BACK MY DAUGHTER THANKS
yeah those are not British Schools lol those are American schools, following the american academic not the British academic which are two different things :) Read More
Places to visit in Florida by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Florida, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Florida, the tourist sites? How to visit the region ...
When i visited florida in 2009, of course my favorite place to go all the time was the BEACH lol but has we all know florida is know for DISNEY WORLD, BUT let me tell you guys that's not the only fun place to visit. SEA WORLD was AWESOME. i loved ... Read More
Places to visit in Georgia USA by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Georgia USA, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Georgia USA, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
Well i am not in Georgia at the moment (more like overseas lol) But i was born and raised there, and my favorite places to hangout with friends and to have fun are; 1. The Underground, everyone in atlanta LOVES the underground, you find really cool ... Read More
Places to visit in Grand-Bassam by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Grand-Bassam, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Grand-Bassam, the tourist sites? How to visit ...
well, mmm... When i visited, i stayed at a hotel called "Etoile du Sud" i would rate it 3 stars out of 5. It's right on the beach, which i loved very much. Morning jogs were AWESOME lol.The staff are friendly and very attentive and several staff ... Read More
Meeting Friends
oh cool your from Kenya, well welcome to abidjan! Idk if you will find kenyans living there, maybe there are but it's rare lol anyways your best luck is only meeting english speakers :) Read More
Looking for Good hotels for 3 days stay in Abidjan
a 2 star hotel which was good was Ibis. a 4 star hotel which was expensive for me is Novotel, thank god my parents payed for it LOL But Ibis is a really good hotel and not that expensive. I like clean bathrooms, i don't like staying in places ... Read More
In Abidjan 8/9/10 July
i hope you will enjoy your stay and Goodluck! :) Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
LOL wow, look here, i was born in the U.S i am a PROUD African American. I came in the Ivory Coast in 2011 so yea feel free to re-read everything i wrote. for your information 大咖福利影院 is for all travelers so that means even for people who left ... Read More
looking for answers information by boat43
Hello all my name is Richard. I've been communicating with a a lady from Abidjan for bout two yrs now. We have become close n now she has asked me to loved there. I just wondering wht is the possibility of an American finding work there? She has ...
well.....the number one advice i give everyone who want to move outside of their country to another country is make sure you are Financially, Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally ready! Be Financially ready because if your leaving your job to ... Read More
Safety in Abidjan
It's safe but of course some places at night you have to be careful, so it's always good to go out with someone or in a group. Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
mmm i have lived in europe....i lived in France for about 2 years Thank you very much, and my mother was born there, let me put it like this to you, i been almost around the world, unlike you i love learning about new cultures and meeting new ... Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
1. It is absurd to make such a statement without even asking why I had made such a comparison. Your statement clearly marks the lack of proper reasoning. 2. I do not recall ever saying I had moved to New York and for your information, I am ... Read More
American school
oh and it's a lot cheaper than the one in abidjan were you have to pay over more than 1 million cfa. But if you one more information on it inbox me and i will get you contact with someone that worked there. Read More
American school
Hey we will be starting an american school soon in Korhogo and your child can finish high school in just two years and it will be a certified accredited American High school Diploma =-) child has to be 11 years old to start the high school program ... Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
oh and there are parks in Ingre, i knew two parks there that i liked to go do jogging in the morning at. And for the weather yeah it sucks, one think i learn is not to wear heavy lotion, any heavy fabric materiel and i keep my hair in a ponytail lol ... Read More
Hi everyone ^_^ by Mimi kone
Hello, my name is Mimi Kone, i was born in Atlanta georgia, my family comes from the ivory coast, this is my 2nd time coming here since 12 years ago when i was a little kid. I am learning how to speak french, and it would be cool to meet english ...
lol yeah Korhogo will become another big city soon in the Ivory Coast =-) Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
Hey, sorry to hear that, I was born in the U.S and i grew up there, and Abidjan to me is almost like New york, and anybody that been to new york or grew up there would easily adapt to abidjan way of life. Oh and yeah it must be really hard if you do ... Read More
jobs in Ivory coast by baboanita
Hello Can someone tell me aboute any company who are recruting at the moment in Ivory coast. I really like to live there, but I will need a job. Please help me....
I personally think the best thing for you all to do is to get in contact with Ivorians on Facebook, because The Ivory Coast is getting back up on it's feet and I have notice living here for about a year now that Ivorians like using facebook to post ... Read More
New to the country, relocating from US to Abijan. by Dyumorgan
Hello all. I will be relocating to Ivory Coast from the USA in the beginning of the new year. I am relocating for my job. Ive been to Abidjan twice, although i enjoy the city, the language barrier makes it very difficult. During my short stays there ...
for the house i meant to say 300,000 cfa a month, it was 3 bedroom and the area was gated....now for the 10 milli cfa part that was for the gas LOL ... my bad =-) Read More
Hi everyone ^_^ by Mimi kone
Hello, my name is Mimi Kone, i was born in Atlanta georgia, my family comes from the ivory coast, this is my 2nd time coming here since 12 years ago when i was a little kid. I am learning how to speak french, and it would be cool to meet english ...
GUESS WHAT! i am better at french than i was a year ago, lol sorry for the late reply, i recently just became active on here again. Thank You! Read More
Driving license in Ivory Coast by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Ivory Coast? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Ivory Coast? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
If you already have a drivers license, you can change your license into a international license, which most travels like myself have. =-) you can get more information on this at any local motor place. But yes you can get a license here in the ... Read More
New in Abidjan from Miami, Florida USA
Try the American restaurant Norima, i think they were looking for someone. Read More
Hi by Nickallen
Hi everyone Moving to Abidjan in late June and any advice would be grateful ! thanks Nick
well first for the gym, i used to go to one in ingr茅 7eme trench, i don't remember the name exactly but you can't miss it, it's in the entrance of neighborhood. Now for food the BEST PLACE is "PACO" so far, plus when i went there i also met with a ... Read More
Presentation of new members in Abidjan by expat.com
Welcome on 大咖福利影院 and in Abidjan :) We invite you to make a little presentation of yourself to your fellow forumers in this topic! Are you living since some time in Abidjan or immediate surroundings? Did you just arrive in Abidjan? What ...
Hey Everyone, the best place to meet english speakers in Abidjan is in Ingre. I was there for about 7 months, and i loved it. GoodLuck! Read More
Want to meet up by shuli
Hi everyone my name is Shuli am a Nigeria just newly moved to Ivory Coast I would love to meet up with new Nigerian friends in Abidjan.
Hey girl, I recently met the nigerian president 3 weeks ago in the city of Yamoussokoro, he is really a wonderful man. LOL i just thought i had to said that since your from Nigeria. I am from the States, But yeah I been living in the ivory coast for ... Read More
Hi everyone! by New Mihaela
Hi everyone! Looking for your advise & information, I'm considering moving to Abdijan to accompany my partner in his recent job transfer. Can you please advise me if it's safe in the city, is there active expat community, any info about the city & ...
Hey, Hope you come to the Ivory Coast. I have been living here for about 10 months now, and i LOVE IT=-) and i believe you will too. There are a lot of great opportunities here. The city Abidjan is safe. plus there are a lot of wonderful restaurants ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Ivory Coast by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ivory Coast ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ivory Coast ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Well.... I haven't open an bank account here yet, But my visa card is working here perfectly. if i am not mistaken, you need your ID, passport if your not a citizen, job documents, and housing documents. Plus i believe it only takes 2-4 days, for ... Read More
New to the country, relocating from US to Abijan. by Dyumorgan
Hello all. I will be relocating to Ivory Coast from the USA in the beginning of the new year. I am relocating for my job. Ive been to Abidjan twice, although i enjoy the city, the language barrier makes it very difficult. During my short stays there ...
Hey girl, i know how you feel lol, But do not worry you will get use to it soon. About the housing, when my family and i was living in ingre 8eme trench, we were paying 10 mill cfa a month, not bad. It was a beautiful house. you should check out the ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Ivory Coast
1. A lot of Opportunity. 2. Great Place to start up your own business. 3. One of the Best countries in west Africa. 4. The Weather is always Predictable (if you know what i mean =-) 5. Easy access to nature and natural foods. ^_^ Read More
Hi everyone ^_^
Hello, my name is Mimi Kone, i was born in Atlanta georgia, my family comes from the ivory coast, this is my 2nd time coming here since 12 years ago when i was a little kid. I am learning how to speak french, and it would be cool to meet english ... Read More