Mary-Beth Shugart Lawless
@Mary_Lawless
American citizen
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About me
American
Lives in Huntsville AL
Speaks English
Registration: 22 June 2010
Travel Sri Lanka
hi Philip....i used to live in Sri Lanka. Send me a private message or email me at marylawlessbear@gmail.com and I'll give you some fabulous contacts. Enjoy the island! 😊 Read More
One year position of Hostel manager by Fanny HEL
Hi everybody, We are looking for a creative, responsible and adventurous person to run one of our hostels in Sri Lanka. Check our website www.hostelslanka.com, or find us on Facebook (Colombo City Hostel, Kandy City Hostel, Dambulla City Hostel, ...
So it would be working while in the country on a tourist visa? Because if I read the ad right, you won't be responsible for visas. That means the applicant comes as a tourist and works illegally? Rather dodgy Read More
PORTUGUESE BURGHERS
I'm not so sure about the Portuguese Burghers but last time I was in Colombo we went for drinks to the Dutch Burgher Union. May be try and pay a visit there and you may find someone who can help you :) Read More
Does anyone know Bandarawela or Newaraelliya (sp?) by chaska
I lived there decades ago for 2 years, and wonder how it has changed since 1980? A lot, right? How much is a very lovely bungalow with privacy and a well tended garden, to rent? and to buy?....I used to rent Rose Cottage outside Bandarawela ...
Monsanto has a huge sway with the Sri Lankan government. And us foreigners can no longer buy property outright in Sri Lanka. You can at best get a leasehold. Read More
Selling property in Sri Lanka as a foreigner with existing leasehold by AlexLanx
Hello friends, I'm new to this site but picked up on a forum regarding the purchase of land in Sri Lanka by foreigners and was very impressed by everyone's input and replies. Really hoping to get some answers to my queries and most grateful to ...
Best person that I can reccomend is the person who helped me sell my property in Sri Lanka. South Lanka Realty. They are the most honest realtors i dealt with in the Southern part of Sri lanka. And very well established. i"ll PM you their details. Read More
Buying property in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Sri Lanka? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Sri Lanka? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Homebody....you're pretty much spot on as far as the present law is concerned on foreign nationals owning real estate in Sri Lanka. You can indeed sell the lease-hold to pretty much anyone. But if you have local friends that you trust I'd ... Read More
DUAL CITIZENSHIP by DESILVA15
Both my husband and myself were born in Sri Lanka and now reside in Australia. I have Australian citizenship only, but my husband has both Australian and British Citizenship. Also my children were born in Australia. How easy is it for myself and my ...
The government has put a temporary halt to awarding dual citizenship status. A friend of mine tried obtaining his but was denied it and told to wait and see when it will be made available again. Read More
I need help to start a new life by Kaldeu
I have come to Colombo 3 days ago and am looking for some work near the beach. Not ask for much money, lodging and feeding I'm happy. I am a happy and fun guy who loves the outdoors. If someone can give me shelter or has information'll be forever ...
Are you still looking for a place and something to do? If it's only food and lodging you require I may know just the right place for you in a place on the southern coast. it's a villa that belongs to a friend of mine. Read More
pros and cons of srilanka by lankangirl@heart
Hello there... I am moving to SL myself in July...after alot of thought I have decided that I need a relaxed life in comparison to the hectic life style I have at the moment in UK. I have not lived in SL for over 13 years and I do feel quite ...
Hi! I used to come and visit often along with my husband. Since we had our son last year we are yet to visit. Now that he's of a more manageable age we plan on coming in March this year. No, never lived out there for longer than 2 months. Its ... Read More
pros and cons of srilanka by lankangirl@heart
Hello there... I am moving to SL myself in July...after alot of thought I have decided that I need a relaxed life in comparison to the hectic life style I have at the moment in UK. I have not lived in SL for over 13 years and I do feel quite ...
Indeed, Elephants were a novel diversion from all the beaches. Read More
pros and cons of srilanka by lankangirl@heart
Hello there... I am moving to SL myself in July...after alot of thought I have decided that I need a relaxed life in comparison to the hectic life style I have at the moment in UK. I have not lived in SL for over 13 years and I do feel quite ...
Yes I have and that was worse than the roller coaster at six flags. But I do think it's rather novel when being in one for the first time. the novelty wore off real quick. :) Read More
pros and cons of srilanka by lankangirl@heart
Hello there... I am moving to SL myself in July...after alot of thought I have decided that I need a relaxed life in comparison to the hectic life style I have at the moment in UK. I have not lived in SL for over 13 years and I do feel quite ...
Take my word for it, driving in Sri Lanka can be exciting. Pedestrians and fellow motorists alike can be very unpredictable. I've never driven out there but being a passenger was stressful to say the least. Traffic is bad, the road rules aren't ... Read More
Calling Cards from Mauritius to USA and Europe by MountainViolet
Does anyone know where can I get calling cards for cheaper calls to USA and Europe? I know most people use Skype but this will not work out for me.
Hi Mariam, we have English friends working in Saudi Arabia and they use something similar to magic Jack. It's called vonage. It's all free. Lol. Just the device and the annual payment. google it. I don;t know whether you can purchase it there but ... Read More
Calling Cards from Mauritius to USA and Europe by MountainViolet
Does anyone know where can I get calling cards for cheaper calls to USA and Europe? I know most people use Skype but this will not work out for me.
why don't you get a magic jack? Just hook it up to your computer and the calls to the US are free!!! :) My husband uses it everywhere he goes overseas. But it's restricted to the US and Canada only. Read More