Allen Andringa
@dringa
American expat in Estonia
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About me
American
Lives in Tallinn
Speaks English
Registration: 02 July 2012
Marriage in Estonia by Sa'ed
Hello everyone, I'm not EU-citizen,but my girlfriend is Estonian,so we want to get married :) do we have to be in Estonia for that ? I was in Estonia the last month but now I'm not, and when we get married can I move there and get a ...
You do NOT have to speak Estonian to work in Estonia. Getting a residency permit was difficult for me--had to go back to the Bureau five times before they accepted my paperwork, but I know of others who said they were in Estonia because the women ... Read More
Are you happy in Estonia?
Estonians are reserved people who do not appear to be happy. They almost never will strike up a conversation with someone they don't know, and no pleasantries are exchanged between strangers. There is a lot of drinking by Estonians, and the ... Read More
Racism in Estonia
I don't think there's overt racism, but Estonians tend to be reserved and not very open to new people until they get to know you. Don't expect an Estonian stranger to ever say hello or ask , "How are you" unless they know you ... Read More
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa
I'm Allen. I moved here from the US about two weeks ago and will be here until around May, 2013, or maybe a bit longer. I'm forty-something and just looking for people who want to get together once in a while for a beer or to check out one of the ...
I'm not in Tallinn anymore. I guess I need to update my status! Allen PS--I don't know if this will make it through, or if it'll be censored out, but Inter Nations has a strong international group in Tallinn. Check them out. Read More
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa
I'm Allen. I moved here from the US about two weeks ago and will be here until around May, 2013, or maybe a bit longer. I'm forty-something and just looking for people who want to get together once in a while for a beer or to check out one of the ...
Tim: I'm sitting in my condo in Portland, Oregon watching "The Simpsons" and surfing the net. Haven't opened this link in a LONG time and just was nosing around and came across your post. I moved back to the states in June, ... Read More
New to Expat by tessajetson
Hi my name is Tessa I am from Melbourne Australia, I joined this site to meet people from around the world. I have travelled to Paris, Croatia, USA and Venice last year. This year I am heading to Mexico and Estonia so if anyone has been there I ...
Hello Tessa: I lived in Tallinn for a year (Aug, 2012 - July, 2013) but am now back in the states. I lived in Toompea, which is th hilltop of Old Town. You'll DEFINITELY want to visit Old Town and all of the charming places there. Visit the sea ... Read More
New in Tallinn by msmadi
I am moving from Graz -Austria to Tallin to work at Tallinn University. i am looking for friends to have fun. I will arrive there Febraury 1st and i will need help to find a flat.
City24.ee and kv.ee have the most information on renting flats. On city 24, you can put in the parts of the city you'd like to live in. Here's some info: Old Town (Vanalinn) is right in the center of the center where the tourists go. This is ... Read More
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa
I'm Allen. I moved here from the US about two weeks ago and will be here until around May, 2013, or maybe a bit longer. I'm forty-something and just looking for people who want to get together once in a while for a beer or to check out one of the ...
Mark: I think I responded to your post, but I don't see it. I also saw you're part of InterNations, as well. You're out of town until later this month. If you want to grab a beer, shoot some stick, or something else, email me at ... Read More
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
I'm Allen. I moved here from the US about two weeks ago and will be here until around May, 2013, or maybe a bit longer. I'm forty-something and just looking for people who want to get together once in a while for a beer or to check out one of the ... Read More
Looking for some friends
Hey Breck. I just moved here (yesterday) from Washington state. I'm living in Old Town with a Tallinn resident (right near the view balcony at the end of Kohtu street). I'm a "bit more seasoned" in life (49), but if you (and your girlfriend, if ... Read More
Driving license in Estonia
If you are an American, and hold a valid driver's license, you can drive for up to one year with your American license. I don't know about licenses from other countries, however. Read More
English language from native speaker by Taya
Hello! We are Russian speaking family living in Estonia (Tallinn). We have 2,6 years old son. We are looking a person who could spend sometime with our son speaking on English, playing, walking. Our purpose for this moment to organize his ...
Hi Taya: If you'll still be in need of a tutor for your sons in August, I'd be interested in discussing the opportunity with you. I have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, a teaching certification, and a principal's ... Read More