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Hugh_Asia

Hussein Ghouleh

@Hugh_Asia

New member

Jordanian expat in Thailand

Forum posts

9

About me

Jordanian

Lives in Chiang Mai

Speaks English, Arabic, learning Thai & Japanese

Registration: 16 June 2011

About

Hello, Sawadeekrub, Konitchiwa, Marhaba… My name is Hussein Ghouleh, but you can call me Hugh, I have recently moved to Chiang Mai / Thailand after touring South East Asia, and as a born and raised “Originally Palestinian” Jordanian from the Middle East, I consider my self lucky and privileged to have a chance in experiencing various rich cultures while exploring one of the most beautiful natures in the world. Thailand is a great inspiration to my life, not just because of the many local attractions of countless waterfalls, to a whole net of streaming rivers all the way stretched through endless forests and fields of access-sable mountain tops and hills of rice fields. But the nature of Thai people, specifically in the northern parts of Thailand, and generally the golden triangle area, is a nature to be inspired by “willingly” from the long spread of contagious pure smiles, to the “true” sense of natural hospitality instilled in their everyday social life. Certainly, the good quality of life supported by a relatively low cost of living in the northern parts of Thailand, not to mention “the continuous awakening” of all your body senses “inside-out” from countless exotic fruits, to a variety of healthy food options, that can fulfill every carving your body would require in such perfect combinations of harmony between people here, and the chilled out boutique suburban life, filled with natural artistic elements, whether it is in the local Thai’s or residing foreigners most of which are “Global Nomads” or “Active Minorities”. The story of Chiang Mai / Thailand started during my travels while I was operating my own company in Dubai, I have had the opportunity to visit this amazingly laid back modern style suburban city a couple of times, and immediately knew that my third visit is for settling and not tourism. After 10 years of operational experience in the tourism & hospitality industries, I have decided to move on to a more convenient way of living a natural healthy lifestyle, and away from all the constrains and boundaries of the corporate world, as well as the social and cultural boundaries that we “Self-Put”.
Interests: photography, cultural exchange, writing, blogging, nature, travel

My expat journey

jordanthailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Since Nov 2010

Chiang Mai, Thailand

After living and working for 30 years in the Middle east & Arabian Gulf region in the tourism & hospitality industry, reaching to own my own brand in Dubai Utravel (www.utravel.ae after accomplishing this project, I wanted to get away from the corporate world, and find my self in an environment where I can be in peace with my self, as I have felt that during my life in the Arab world my life was limited to social and cultural boundaries, so I rook it upon my self to break those cultural and social boundaries in order to create better "self fulfilling" opportunities, which I found here in Chiang Mai, where I have found a new passion in Writing, and relating my experience to the cultural and social struggles people face in their daily life, and approaching the readers with valuable information and hopefully inspire "the willing few" to break their cultural boundaries, and reach a better "self actualization" levels.
Be cool, and contact me if you need: 1- Travel Writing 2- Article Writing 3- International Hospitality & Destination Development 4- Lifestyle Consultation 5- Motivation & Public Speaking 6- Cultural Exchange 7- Customized %u201CPractical Education%u201D programs* * Part of the Active Minority initiative is to reach out to people who are willing to break their social and cultural barriers, by providing them the opportunity to experience one of the most richest cultures in the world, engaging in a multinational community within a local community, while studying their language through cultural exchange and engaging in various customized activities, from extreme, to life changing and inspirational experiences. Those courses have a minimum commitment of 1 full year, and are affordable to all lifestyle choices. Contact Details: Email 1: hussein_alghouleh@yahoo.com Email 2: hussein.alghouleh@yahoo.com %u201CI%u2019m a Yahoo fan%u201D lol Tel: 66884034187

Dubai, Jordan

Jun 2008 - Oct 2010

Dubai, Jordan

I lived in Dubai for around 3 years, as I have been the co-founder and head of operations for a new travel operations concept called Utravel (www.utravel.ae) which was more customer oriented operations that relays mainly in providing knowledge instead of products to its "guests", and a "designing memories" instead of a vacation. For more details please visit the website, and download the company profile.
Co-Founder, Quality Control Director and Head of Operations. %u2022 Established the whole operations system, from staff recruitment for each department in the company (sales & marketing team, backup & operations team, management team, finance department). %u2022 Managed a multinational team consist of European, Latin American, Asian, and Middle Eastern nationalities. %u2022 Single handedly conducted training workshops for all company staff that included knowledge building of the industry, operations, customer service, sales & marketing strategies. %u2022 Built the communications structure for the whole operations of each department, as well as their communications structure with suppliers, wholesalers, and tour operators around the globe. %u2022 Created a unique concept for quality assurance in operations, leaving no room for work errors, as well as perfecting the delivery criteria for all company related work.

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Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
14 years ago
Neya

In need of an advice:) by Neya

I'm new at this forum so hello to everyone first:) My name is Neya and I need some help... My boyfriend is Thai and has been studying, living and working most of his life in Europe. But now he kinda got tired of it and wants to go home...AND he ...

Hugh_Asia

Dear, believe you...you will be much happier with him in Thailand, and since you will be locals, your point of view will be different than any 'TOURIST' although bangkok is not my favorite, as I hate the city life in general, but if you wanna ... Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
14 years ago
Buddhamoon

What area in Chiang Mai to live in? by Buddhamoon

Hello my family and I are about to move to Thailand in late September. We are looking at Chiang Mai, can anyone advise us on a good location. We will have to rely on public transport at first. Thanks

Hugh_Asia

it totally depends on your budget, and what kind of house/apartment your looking for... but usually the best places to stay at as a resident without transportation should be around houy kyaw road... since its close to all conveniences you may ... Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Any tips/info on finding work in Jordan (Amman)? by petrafied

A recent visit to Jordan has sparked off an interest to work there. :) I'd be interested to know your opinion/advice on which companies I ought to approach, and which are more open to recruiting foreign graduates (providing work permits, etc). ...

Hugh_Asia

but i think 4 years is just around the time u need to wait for a job there, so probably we should hear from him soon lol Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
15 years ago
Rasgeoff

Pollution in Chang Mai by Rasgeoff

I read about in Wikipedia and else where How bad is it? I have other possibilities to live in, Phichit and Issan but they are really small compared to Chang Mai and I think the opportunities to be a teacher are limited. Last question-computer and ...

Hugh_Asia

well. i have been living for a year here in chiang mai, and as you may be right in all the above, it does not include plenty natural peaceful pleasent fesh air spots around chiang mai, especially around of the 'countless hills and mountains' of ... Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Any tips/info on finding work in Jordan (Amman)? by petrafied

A recent visit to Jordan has sparked off an interest to work there. :) I'd be interested to know your opinion/advice on which companies I ought to approach, and which are more open to recruiting foreign graduates (providing work permits, etc). ...

Hugh_Asia

well.... i believe if you engage your self in the expat scene in the city, you can pull off a nice job in one if the governmental related companies, or anything related to development in many fields. my advice to you is to research the city a bit ... Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
15 years ago
marither

Vacation in Jordan by marither

Hi! We plan to go to Jordan this Friday for vacation. Would like to know the following: 1. What's the bus schedule from Taba to Jordan? How many hours will it take? 2. What are the tourist spots? 3. Is there a bus from Jordan to Israel? 5. ...

Hugh_Asia

hey dear, my name is hugh and i am a Jordanian. for schedules of taba to AQABA and then to Amman or any other parts of jordan has to be scheduled from Taba side, or any travel agency near the bus stations or regular travel agencies around town, the ... Read More

Hugh_Asia
Hugh_Asia replied to a thread
15 years ago
Rasgeoff

Pollution in Chang Mai by Rasgeoff

I read about in Wikipedia and else where How bad is it? I have other possibilities to live in, Phichit and Issan but they are really small compared to Chang Mai and I think the opportunities to be a teacher are limited. Last question-computer and ...

Hugh_Asia

i believe if you choose a spot close to the stadium 700, near canal road would be perfect for u as we always enjoy the fresh mountain air and the accessibility for the local community utilities is very convenient, and much less car access around ... Read More