C K
@ckwoo
Singaporean expat in England
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Singaporean
Lives in London
Speaks English, Mandarin, some Japanese, some Thai.
Registration: 05 September 2008
Moving to London - need help by bengu89
I'm considering moving to London, but since I live in Norway I really don't have any idea where to start! Anyone know if there are any good websites where I can find applications for cheap rental apartments and/or jobs? My plans are to move to ...
I agree with zakpotts. Definitely come down and take a look at the flats/properties before even paying a deposit. Photos can look real misleading. If you are still looking for London Accommodation, you might want to check out the London ... Read More
Relocation agency London
Hello Rose, this might be a moot point but would your (or your partner's) firm recommend a relocation agent? The thing is that my experience with relocation agents wasn't really pleasant to say the least as I have to read up lots of information on ... Read More
Moving to London in ONE WEEK! by anna-in-canada
My name is Anna. Next week I am moving from Canada to London to teach art. I am super excited, especially since I'll be in London for new year's eve! Any suggestions for cool stuff to do? I'm staying near the Tate Modern and the Globe, so those are ...
Hey Anna, it'll be a crush over at Westminster during New Year's Eve. The best view would have to be on the Westminster side as the main fireworks would be likely to be on the London Eye. I'm not sure whether you would be able to catch a great ... Read More
Chinese girl want to make friend with you by smartina
i just come to london for my postgraduate course.and no friend.. i want to make more friend with local people. if you are interested in this,please add my MSN:rozn@hotmail.co.uk my email:zazo@sohu.com thanks;)
Hey Smartina, a warm welcome to London! Read More
Hello to England. by EdgarsA
Hi, I am 20 years old. I want to move to England to live with my wife and my baby son. I would like to know, where do i have to search online for a rental apartaments, house or a flat. I am not talking about hostels, but real home for me and my ...
Hey Edgars, Warm welcome to London! I guess the main deciding factor when it comes to selecting where to live is your monthly budget. It's not only the rent but council tax, utilities and transport too. All that quickly adds up (but I'm sure ... Read More
london
Hey Manisha, Are you looking for anything in particular (as in museums, nightspots, historical sites etc.)? I guess it would be easier for the rest of us to throw some ideas your way if we know what you are interested in. That said, I've ... Read More
London Central ??? by musicmad
Hi suppose this is a perennial question for anyone moving to London, but I'm looking for a small room to rent long term central London. Trying to organize this prior to going as I'm not keen on paying for commercial accommodation and there insane ...
Hi musicmad, it really depends on your budget. It looks as if you aren't too concern about the size (which is a plus, I suppose). To get an indicative price, you might like to check out London Property Watch. Of course, there are other factors as ... Read More
How long did you spend to find your Job in London ??? by Leiiou
Hello every "expat" This is a question to all of you already living in London : In order to prepare myself and have some ideas of your experience could you share your experience ?? [b] How long did you wait before a recruiter gave you a ...
Spent quite a bit of time looking for my first job in London but ended up getting one through word of mouth. Don't underestimate that. You'll be surprised that most jobs are taken before thy can be posted on job sites. Go on and tell everyone you ... Read More
monthly salary in Singapore by DavidJackson29
Hi all, An anyone advice on this one, can we able to survive in Singapore if your monthly salary is SD2000?
Hello David, May I know whether 2k is your take home pay? If so, it depends on why you're in S'pore for. I mean, if you're into backpacking, being based in S'pore does allow you to backpack to nearby countries relatively cheaply so you'll probably ... Read More
NEW TO LONDON by evvieuk
Hello! I am new to London, and looking for someone to go out to coffee with or just to hang out with. I am an avid cat lover, a mystery novel reader, and an Obama fan. I would love to have a friend to explore London with. -Evelyn
@mochafifi, Hey, great to have a fellow Singaporean around! Hope that you're adjusting well to Southampton. Cheers! Read More
Family moving to London with young kids by nytouk10
We are relocating to London with our 3-year-old twins due to my husband's job transfer. He'll be working in Canary Wharf. I would like some advice on some family-oriented neighborhoods that are still close to dining and shopping. Also, would ...
@nytouk, I'm very tempted to suggest Primrose Hill area. Not only there are some nice high streets in the vicinity (very family orientated), it's also near to Camden Town in the event that you would like to let your hair down every now and then. :) Read More
Family moving to London with young kids by nytouk10
We are relocating to London with our 3-year-old twins due to my husband's job transfer. He'll be working in Canary Wharf. I would like some advice on some family-oriented neighborhoods that are still close to dining and shopping. Also, would ...
Hey gabbytrades, This might be too late for you but gumtree.com is defintely a good place to start if you're looking for flatshare. A pal of mine is sharing a two bedroom flat with another person and he's paying just over 600 quid per month ... Read More
Single male 22yo moving to london
I'm currently living in Islington. Someone just told me that if they stop washing their hair for a week and start chain smoking, they'll fit right in! lol. But seriously, unless you are flat sharing, a studio in Angel, Islington where most of the ... Read More
work in london by lk
Hai, I want to work in london , and I would like to know if anyone can give me companie's names wich gives work permit in london.
Have you tried reed.co.uk? They are one of London's largest job site and might have something that you are looking for. All the best to your job hunt! Read More
Moving to London and having a problem... by paula.giacchino
Hi all, My husband and I are moving to London in August and we are having trouble with a particular situation. We are not able to open a Bank Account until we arrive at London and, apparently it will take almost a month to be finally opened so we ...
Erm, this might be a moot point but have you considered bringing some cash over in cashier's order? We did bring quite a bit over (yes, I know...) when we first arrived and our bank acct wasn't ready yet. Hope you get this sorted out eventually. Read More
Finding a doctor and medical insurance in London
Hi cocoapod, While I agree with Mrs Editor on the fact that NHS generally works fine, it might be a bit difficult to get an appt depending on where you stay. If you are looking for some immediate relief, I suggest you head towards BUPA. They ... Read More
Estate Agencies London?
Hello Latian, First of all, a big welcome to London! Just wondering whether you are you already in London. If so, you might want to decide on which part of London that you wish to stay in (refer to some things to look out for when deciding where ... Read More
Thinking of Moving to London in Around 2 years, from Canada. Need Info by hannahbanana3
Im in my last year of high school, then will be going to college for Makeup Artistry. After 2 years of college I want to move to London. I am trying to collect enough information now so I can be informed and ready/prepared when the time gets ...
Well, it really depends on whether you'll be coming round to London as a student or whether you have a job ready. When I first arrived, my main concern was looking for suitable accommodation. After some trial and error, I've compile some ... Read More
拢70K pa salary? by movingtoUK
I got a job offer in London for 拢70kpa - is this a decent salary? From the research I have done, it seems like it's on the high side. However, I currently make $120K pa in NY. So is it worth the move?
I agree with tarqfon. You have to factor in the intangibles as well. Think of it as buying an experience if there is an absolute paycut. Also, if you are into travelling, being in London itself allows you to travel into Europe relatively cheaply. ... Read More
Moving to London by tarqfon
I'll be moving to London from Los Angeles in February and am looking for suggestions on where to live. I'm looking for a furnished 1-bedroom flat in decent neighborhood in zone 2 or 3 near a tube line for an easy commute into Soho. I could probably ...
For a budget under 1k, I think Hamstead would be a good fit, especially if you're into leafy surroundings. A friend of mine used to live 5min from the Tube station for just over 900 quid per month. I'm not sure what your concerns are. If safety is ... Read More
lonely in England by Canadian in England
I have been in England for 2 months and finding it hard to fit it. It is very diff fro Canada and finding it hard to find a friend, esp one how can relate to me. I just wanted to know if I am the only one. I find it hard to understand the English ...
Hi Canadian in England, I agree with those who propose going to forums. You never know really. Interestingly, I actually met up with some people whom commented on my blog. Hang on there and stay warm. C K Read More
How to make friends in Singapore 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 Singapore :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Not too sure whether this applies. But Singaporeans are a shy lot. If you are looking forward to meet local people, hanging out at pubs/bars may not help. Try instead to hang out at your local community centres. There are a number of activities ... Read More
Moving to London with family
Have you considered Angel (Islington)? You could literally walk to Hackney form there depending on which part of Hackney you're in. As for schools, I heard that there are pretty decent schools in Wimbledon area... though that's a bit too far from ... Read More
Going out in London by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in London? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Thanks Erica! Will check out Charles Lamb and Broadway Market this weekend... provided the weather is fine. Cheers, C K Read More
any outdoor activities on weekends? by Di An
Hi everybody, I am new member, currently living in singapore, looking for making new friends here in singapore, any actitives on weekends to share? Thanks!:D
Ironically, I was asking myself pretty much the same when I was in Singapore. Ended up watching movies most of the time and unsurprisingly, Singaporeans are among the most avid movie viewers that you can find. Read More
How to make friends in London 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 London :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
It has been a bit of an uphill task for me. I guess it's the different backgrounds that everyone comes from. Even the context in conversations are lost sometimes. LOL. Hey, you can meet others online too. :) Cheers, C K Read More
Going out in London by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in London? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
1. Tower of London 2. London Museum (curiously, this museum is not given too much publicity) 3. British Museum 4. St. Paul's Cathedral 5. Tucking into roast ducks at Gerrard Street (Leicester Square) 6. National Gallery 7. Westminster Abbey 8. ... Read More
Landing a Job in London... Help, please!!
Hey ScarletLark, Welcome to London. I see that you have posted this sometime back so I hope that you've already landed on something. When I first arrived, I depended on reed.co.uk but I realised that going directly to the company's website (career ... Read More
Hello from Singapore!! by Cheekybeek
Hi everyone! I am an expat wife (so to speak) living in Singapore... Originally from Australia. Just wanted to say hello! :cheers:
Hello! From halfway down the world. Gosh, I miss the food back home. So how's it coming along thus far? Read More
Internet in UK ? by dgoize
I'll relocate to London next month. I would like to suscribe to an Internet + unlimited phoning offer for my flat. Someone can explain to me the different existing offers. Does-it exists a pack which include unlimited phone + Internet and how much ...
Try not to go for SKY as the service is really slow. I've got a friend who tried getting them to install both sky tv and sky broadband four months ago.... cable tv was installed after a month and she's still waiting for broadband installation till ... Read More
Life in London by Julien
Hi, I wanted to share my experience in London. Even if I am coming from a sunny place and that it's often cloudy there, even if stress is part of every day's life, I really like this city! It is -I think- the most cosmopolitan city in Europe, ...
Having relocated to London for a year or so, I find the culture aspect of this city exhilarating. Museums, plays, musicals and jazz performances.... the list just go on and on. I don't think I'll ever get bored over here. Also, Europe is just a ... Read More
London Restaurant Recommendations by kristainlondon
If you're new to London and looking for restaurant recommendations, I just wanted to recommend my little London restaurant blog to you! You'll find it at londonelicious.com Enjoy! Krista
Thanks! Did some reviews of my own as well at Singaporean in London. Just look for 'What to Eat?' in the center column. Cheers! Read More
Expenses in London
I agree with Julien that 拢50 can't get you very far nowadays. However, if you plan to cook most of your meals at home, it's quite convenient to get your groceries in Liverpool Street area. In fact, there's a Tesco near Liverpool Street station. A ... Read More