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Joshapalooza

Joshapalooza

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American expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别

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About me

American

Lives in Istanbul

Speaks Spanish

Registration: 13 November 2013

About

I'm a 5 year expat that has traveled the world as an educator, photographer and curious wanderer. Ghana is possibly going to be my next home.
Interests: photography, , swing dance, scuba diving, exploring cultures, rock climbing

My expat journey

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Istanbul, 罢眉谤办颈测别

Since Mar 2011

Istanbul, 罢眉谤办颈测别

Developing my teaching strategy as well as my photography career.
NET at a private school and later a public university. Giving photography workshops and photo tours around Istanbul.
Mix of cultures and history
traffic and government

Davao, Philippines

Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

Davao, Philippines

Organizing Christmas Food charity in Matanao with local sponsors, sightseeing, obtaining my open water scuba certification.
Warm people, interesting language mix/dialects, simplicity
not very clean, theft is common

Seoul, South Korea

Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

Seoul, South Korea

I worked and traveled.
NET at private and public elementary schools
metro system
Korean work culture

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Jan 2008 - May 2008

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Study Abroad student focusing on Spanish.
The warm people, fun festivals, relaxed lifestyle
VERY dangerous in some areas, humidity could be daunting

Iowa, USA

Jul 1984 - Jan 2008

Iowa, USA

I was born and raised here. I left after graduating from University.
Student
green, open fields. Family horses, driving
Little diversity

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12 years ago
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Relocation to Thailand on budget by Joshapalooza

I have chosen Thailand as a last resort location to move to if my current job application falls through in another country. I've only visited Thailand once on holiday (Phuket) but remember how cheap it was (especially compared to Istanbul where I ...

Joshapalooza

Now THAT is some very helpful information to know! Perhaps I should send my heavy luggage home and just arrive with a backpack incase I end up hitch-hiking. Is there any type of husking culture in Asia at all? (I'm guessing no). I had read that ... Read More

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Joshapalooza replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Relocation to Thailand on budget by Joshapalooza

I have chosen Thailand as a last resort location to move to if my current job application falls through in another country. I've only visited Thailand once on holiday (Phuket) but remember how cheap it was (especially compared to Istanbul where I ...

Joshapalooza

I have considered that. From everything I have researched, the only way to get a decent position in Thailand is to go to their door with your credentials. I was expecting to have to do a visa run or two. I will also be looking for jobs in the ... Read More

Joshapalooza
Joshapalooza created a thread
12 years ago

Relocation to Thailand on budget

I have chosen Thailand as a last resort location to move to if my current job application falls through in another country. I've only visited Thailand once on holiday (Phuket) but remember how cheap it was (especially compared to Istanbul where I ... Read More

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Joshapalooza replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Expenses in ghana by Bhuvnesh Rajasekaran

Hi, I got job in ghana for 2000USD.I am from chennai. What is the total expenses in ghana for a bachelor? This offer is the good one for a bachelor?

Joshapalooza

I was basing my observation about Kumasi on the photos that have been posted for Kumasi, although I do see that it has a large lake to enjoy time at and not the fast undercurrent water of Accra beaches. It's great to know. I miss seeing green. ... Read More

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Joshapalooza replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Expenses in ghana by Bhuvnesh Rajasekaran

Hi, I got job in ghana for 2000USD.I am from chennai. What is the total expenses in ghana for a bachelor? This offer is the good one for a bachelor?

Joshapalooza

I have just finished a first interview with an educational institution in Kumasi, Ghana. The salary package is still being discussed but I believe it will be something around $2500/month + resettlement package. I'm a single male but am hoping to ... Read More