aroundtheworld
American expat in Romania
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About me
American
Lives in Bucharest
Registration: 10 May 2009
Living in Jordan
I am speaking from the perspective of a woman who married a Jordanian citizen. I am well travelled in 3rd world countries but found Jordan to be the hardest. I was not able to connect with or trust the arab woman who mostly gossiped about me in ... Read More
Do and don't in Jordan by expat.com
Are you living in Jordan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Jordan? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Jordan?[/b] Thanks!
Do go to Petra and do not take the Doney up or down the back mountains. Very very dangerous. After you finsih do go to the rooftop terrace at the Movenpick hotel and get the best Ice cream you ever had. Do not rely on a Brita pitcher to filter your ... Read More
How to make friends in Romania 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 Romania :top: [b]Which are your best ...
When I first went there I hired a girl to be my translater for $100 a month this was 7 years ago. She helped me find a place and I through a small party and told her to invite friends and friends of friends. I made friends I still have today ... Read More
Do and don't in Romania by expat.com
Are you living in Romania? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Romania? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Romania?[/b] Thanks!
If you plan to go to Romania longer than a few weeks do get long term travel Insurance. State Insurance is good if you are eligible but you still must have plenty of cash for bribes. Someone mentioned $100 but that is really for minor problems. When ... Read More