gulshan555
American expat in India
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About me
American
Lives in Mumbai/goa
Speaks english!
Registration: 09 February 2015
India, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in India, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
many expat groups for support, good expat community Read More
India, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in India, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
we speak englishget domestic help easilyvery crowdedtoo many virusoverall a vast country weather hot. get away to cooler places quickly, lovely beacheswomen be careful dont make eye contact with strangers ! narrow minded mindset Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Marysmith0901. Thank you this information helps a lot ! Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
Thank you , any particular apartment you can suggest in bgc or makati thanks🙏 Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
@georgemiller. Thank you for your feedback. Will check it out
Most useful reply appreciated! gulshann555 said . . . . Thank you, I was thinking of Manila or cebu as base. I am senior citizen and bypass patient my budget is approx ÂŁ2000. ******************************** Bypass Patient? This must be ... Read More
First visit to phillipines
@georgemiller. Thank you for your feedback. Will check it out Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@georgemiller. Thank you for your feedback. Will check it out Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Lotus Eater thanks for heads up, i really don’t care who is allergic , my vietnamese girlfriend is joining me minus polyester clothing! Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Lotus Eater never use polyester shirts, my clothes come from brook brothers usa and marks & spencer UK only..I am allergic to polyester fabrics. FYI Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@bigpearl thank you for reply, i found out emirates flies directly to cebu then on to manila, i am not much into nightlife, i just want to get the feel of the country, i am us citizen of indian origin presently living in dubai.. i guess i will take ... Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@vehicross100 thank you Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Lotus Eater thank you Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@bigpearl thank you , I have choice to fly direct to cebu or Manila , which city is better for first visit to phillipines? Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Cherryann01 thank you , I am looking for 1 metro city and few surrounding areas budget can exceed sterling 2000 Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@Larry Fisher thank you will check it out Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
Thank you, I was thinking of Manila or cebu as base. I am senior citizen and bypass patient my budget is approx £2000. 🙏 Read More
First visit to phillipines
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan Read More
Is she allowed to work? by denmarkIndia
HiMy family and I are from Denmark and are going as an expatriate to India. My company will help with employment visa etc.Questions is; Are my Wife allowed to work online from our accommodation in India for her current Danish company?Her company is ...
@denmarkIndia this is absolutely fine, her income should remain there or there will be tax situation Read More
OCI in reality..... by DRMT
Hi I am a UK National with no Indian heritage (although I work there a fair bit) and my wife is eligible for an OCI card. Once she has obtained this, I intend to do the same based upon our 20 years of marriage. I am well aware of the generic ...
@promotehealingtheworld aadhar card take couple weeks and is a national id, therefore required Read More
Best place to relocate for 3 months? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne for 3 x 3month stints next year (3 different countries, 3 months in each) One of the places we are considering is Mexico as I LOVE the country but we just wanted to see if anyone can advise whether ...
Hello, I am a us senior citizen 70 years. Ex bypass patient, I can’t afford Usa on my budget, I am widowed.. any recommendations for me would be appreciated! Thanking you Read More
Marriage laws by gulshan555
i met a single Cambodian women who is 49 and i am close to 70, i am us citizen , what rules apply to us for marriage? thanks for your inputs!
You cannot marry a Cambodian National if you are over 50 years of age under Cambodian law. It’s generally a Buddhist ceremony that is not recognised in most other counties anyway, so you may want to speak to Catholic Churches to see if they ... Read More
Marriage laws
i met a single Cambodian women who is 49 and i am close to 70, i am us citizen , what rules apply to us for marriage? thanks for your inputs! Read More
Vaccines required in India by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in India, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
no vaccinations are required in India, you may want to carry malaria medications, if you have young children it recommended they have BCG and polio Vaccines and MMR, children usually get this vaccination 6 months after they are born..covid vaccine ... Read More
2020 U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS for Citizens Living Abroad by OceanBeach92107
The recently authorized $1,200.00 USD ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS can be paid to U.S. citizens living abroad through the direct deposit system. Here is the Internal Revenue Service's info webpage about special circumstances for those living ...
did you receive the second stimulus check for $600? thanks! Read More
OCI in reality..... by DRMT
Hi I am a UK National with no Indian heritage (although I work there a fair bit) and my wife is eligible for an OCI card. Once she has obtained this, I intend to do the same based upon our 20 years of marriage. I am well aware of the generic ...
There is misconception of OCI card holders being at at parity with Indian nationals , with exception of Voting buy agricultural and plantation land, or working for the Indian government! That is what it says on the card. Lets take a recent ... Read More
cost of living by gulshan555
can someone guide me if that is sufficient , to live comfortable for single senior US citizen! thank you! income of vnd 60941748.70 per month in ho chi minh lifestyle for single man
Based on some earlier posts that you've made, I am pretty sure that you're hoping to have a very young woman as a part of your plan, right? You will burn through the 60 million pretty quickly...you remember,I am not looking pretty young ... Read More
cost of living
can someone guide me if that is sufficient , to live comfortable for single senior US citizen! thank you! income of vnd 60941748.70 per month in ho chi minh lifestyle for single man Read More
2020 U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS for Citizens Living Abroad by OceanBeach92107
The recently authorized $1,200.00 USD ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS can be paid to U.S. citizens living abroad through the direct deposit system. Here is the Internal Revenue Service's info webpage about special circumstances for those living ...
if you dont need it I will gladly take it! Read More
US stimulus check by Mpace1954
Is there anyone who still hasn't received their stimulus check?
i have not received although they say it was sent by mail...an there is no mail delivery in Mumbai! Read More
US stimulus check by Mpace1954
Is there anyone who still hasn't received their stimulus check?
has any us citizen received a covid19 stimulus check by mail? in india Read More
Payment methods in India by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in India, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment methods ...
For small amounts ie under rs 3000, cash is utilised. I buy my monthly groceries on line, fresh meats seafood I pay online. I prefer the comfort from ordering online. And home deliveries. But then I am a single man don’t really like going ... Read More
Wanting to tour Vietnam in September by sheralee
Hi, I am a 47 year old South African woman and would like to tour Vietnam in September this year. I'm not sure if I should take a tour package (these are very pricey) or rather just buy my flight and find accomodation when I get there and as I move ...
i am planning to visit vietnam in september, any advice on places , cities to visit would really be appreciated thanking you in anticipation.. Gulshan Read More
What domestic airlines are good in Vietnam? by Steve-Sue
Hi, I am planning a 4 month trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, booking my return airfare soon. Can anyone give me feedback on Hahn Air, and Viet Jet. I want to fly from Hanoi to Seiam Reep in Cambodia. I also want to fly Ho chi Min to Danang and Danang ...
Hahn Air is agent for vietjet overseas , they will give you ticket on a flight operated by vietjet but will give you 20kg baggage allowance! Read More
medical services by gulshan555
i am on medicare and have pre existing medical condition, i would like to spend more time in da nang, is it possible to get insurance? my recent visit to da nang there were no good hospitals.. is there any one who can guide me on private medical ...
thank you for your valuable input, I will research on line quality medical care, my last visit was during TET festival and I was taken to local general hospital, could not do much to help me at midnight..take you once again! :) Read More
medical services
i am on medicare and have pre existing medical condition, i would like to spend more time in da nang, is it possible to get insurance? my recent visit to da nang there were no good hospitals.. is there any one who can guide me on private medical ... Read More
medical, health, other,insurance by MichaelDNC
I'm 72 and have a pacemaker, in great health with no other problems. Been living in Mexico for quit a few years, possibility time for a change. I was there in the mid sixties, I liked the country and the people. Seems like if your over seventy ...
i have similar question , i am on medicare and have pre existing medical condition, i would like to spend more time in da nang, is it possible to get insurance? my recent visit to da nang there were no good hospitals.. is there any one who can guide ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
Than you very much. You replied this very well!đź‘Ť Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
this reality i am in my 60+ widower since i was 40 having had many girlfriends... but marriage is another issue while the going is good enjoy it...why commit to a long term relationship...move on! Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
my question is the same i am chatting with a lad 43+ and i am 68, is it worth it ? although i am lonely..she is a single mom and a school teacher! Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
does not answer my question how do men over 70+ keep a 20 + girl sexually satisfied , unless she wants to be happy widow??? check the statics , I may be wrong! Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
There are exceptions to the rule. But sexologist will tell you Ageing is a natural phenomenon. Woman are sexually active in there thirty’s., it is not possible for a 70 year old man to remain in a long term relationship. With 20 something ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
i know from experience a woman is sexually at her peak in her peak.in her thirties . so how does a 70 year man keep her sexually satisfied..please guide me if i am wrong Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
can anyone answer the sex life issue with such a big age gap.. Read More