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French-English exchange with a group at the café in Paris 13ème by Véro Jessie

Fructose Intolerance - Need Glucose or Rice Syrup by check2017

Hi there, My girl-friend has fructose intolerance and needs Glucose (= Dextrose) or Rice Syrup for sweetening. Any idea where to buy that in Mauritius?

Recommendations for contractors, plumbers Paris by rconway6

I recently purchased a small apartment in Asnières-sur-Seine and need to have some plumbing work done in early May and potentially some other renovations in the future.  I'm hoping to get some recommendations from anyone who has had good ...

New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

LEARN SPANISH WITH A NATIVE TEACHER by medranovaleria1

Hi! I’m Val, a native Spanish tutor from Argentina. I’m a certified Spanish teacher with 11 years of experience, offering personalized 1-to-1 online classes via Google Meet, Zoom or Messenger.✨ **All levels — from beginner ...

Advice on Real Estate Lawyers by zoramcintyre

Hi All! I am looking to (FINALLY) pull the trigger on building a home in the DR... Sosua to be exact! I am looking for some direction on a good lawyer (I think!) that can help with surveying land and getting property ready to develop. Any ...

Looking to Buy cheap property in Turkey by Sheikh Muhammad Umair Naeem

Hi There, i live on Dubai and looking to buy budget apartment in turkey, anything falling under 25000 EUR. further i have plans to shift to turkey with family too. any advice that which is the most suitable part of turkey which can serve me with ...

New members of the Egypt forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Egypt forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

Enquête for school about the Dutch language by Aria of Sorrows

I am a student at college and for a subject I have to do an enquête for others to answer. Both ENGLISH + DUTCH. Thank you in advance. [link moderated]

Computer help at home by Leon French

Looking for someone to come to my apartment on tahpul rd to figure out a  tcp u port issue      Obfuscation:  EMULE    TCP test failed! UDP test will cannot be performed.Something is interfering with your network ...

Fructose Intolerance - Need Glucose or Rice Syrup by check2017

Hi there, My girl-friend has fructose intolerance and needs Glucose (= Dextrose) or Rice Syrup for sweetening. Any idea where to buy that in Mauritius?

New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Expat Community in Paris by realfitpug4life

Salut! I would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions for how to meet other expats in Paris. I have looked online and nothing really seemed right. I want to be able to go out an have a drink with people, or see a show, museum, or day trip. ...

Fructose Intolerance - Need Glucose or Rice Syrup by check2017

Hi there, My girl-friend has fructose intolerance and needs Glucose (= Dextrose) or Rice Syrup for sweetening. Any idea where to buy that in Mauritius?

Hello from Seoul! I'm Peter – Nice to Meet You All! by Jinho Peter Lee

Hi everyone!I'm Peter, based in Seoul, South Korea. Nice to meet you all!***I'm happy to share local tips about Seoul, transportation, neighborhoods, and things to consider when looking for a place to stay.I'm looking forward to connecting with ...

Registering a Société Civile in Mauritius by galkov.s

Hello! Could you please advise whom to contact regarding a virtual office service? We need a legal address for registering a Société Civile in Mauritius.

Seeking Canadian ex-pats! by Jozyla

My husband was born in Geel but his family moved to Canada when he was 14. I am Canadian born from Burnaby, B.C. We visited many times in the last 15 years and now plan to reside in Belgium. I applied for citizenship. We are seniors and ...

Long term rental by Jozyla

Hello, My husband is Belgian Canadian and I am a Canadian applicant for Belgian citizenship. We arrived last week from Canada and our accomodation has fallen through. We seek a studio apartment or something simple which will qualify for residency. ...

Saudi Engineering council membership suspended. by raja1474

Dear All, I would like to share my experince about my saudi engineering council registration. I registeted with SCE as technician and got initial approval,after some time received message that my membership suspended again after some account was ...

Retiring in Ghana by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Ghana? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...

Buying apartment in tangier by Ali25y

Hi everyone Just looking for some advice from someone who has knowledge of the property buying process in Morocco. I am currently in the process of buying an apartment to retire to in Tangier. Can anyone recommend a translator as the paperwork ...

Advice for living in Thailand by alexlock101

Hello, I'm looking for any advice on the best route to take to be able to live in Thailand.

New members of the British Virgin Islands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the British Virgin Islands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...

Looking for a partime job like housemaid by Orely Cleopatre

Hello im looking for a partime job once a week in the region of tamarin rivière noire flic en flac like housemaid Please let me know If you are looking for a partime maidThank you Orely.

Advice for living in Thailand by alexlock101

Hello, I'm looking for any advice on the best route to take to be able to live in Thailand.

Seeking Laos/Myanmar workers to employ at our villas by caroltimbuctu

Hi, does anyone know of the best way we can find good and reliable workers from Laos or Myanmar to help carry out maintenance, cleaning, gardening and other general duties around the villas we have. We can provide live-in accommodation for anyone. ...

What are your favorite wellness and self-care rituals in Canggu? by Dana Kaz

Living in Canggu can get surprisingly intense between work, traffic, workouts, surfing and always having somewhere to go :) Curious what everyone here does when you need a proper reset or a bit of self-care? Could be anything - yoga, sauna, ...

VPN/WHATSAPP/SKYPE/NETFLIX by Dan77

Hi there! From the 13th I will be officially based in Shanghai And before landing in that city I'd like to prepare my venue... So, here is some needed informations: - VPN / I have read already many topics here... But I'm still wondering a ...

New members of the Luxembourg forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Luxembourg forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Property tax in Croatia: how do you track local rates and deadlines? by Expat pro2323

Hi all,I'm researching how foreign owners of property in Croatia keep up with local taxes and deadlines, and I'd like to hear how you handle it.What I've found so far:- The annual property tax (porez na nekretnine) is set by each municipality, ...

Buying property in Portugal by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Portugal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Portugal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

New members of the British Virgin Islands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the British Virgin Islands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...

Play Badminton close to pordenone by kate333333

Hi,there:I would like to find some group to play Badminton close to pordenone。thanks a lot!kate

DARTS - Kuwait Social League Annoucement by LEROUND

As Kuwiat Darts League, we are searching for new players (or teams) to join our social league to play semi-pro darts and enjoy your time with this sport. If anyone has experience playing darts or wants to join as a beginner to start and learn, ...

Looking for a Job by Muhammad Riaz 0028

How I can get a job in Oman. I am graduated in mathematics and I have 2 years of experience as a home Tutor in Oman and 5 years of experience in Pakistan.

Looking for investment ideas by shaikhatif

Hello Sherry and all who moved from abroad to islamabad. A lil about myself is that I moved to canada from KHI about 12 years ago and am now planning to return and live in Islamabad with my wife and 6 year old for a few years or more. I will need to ...

Need help in accommodation from karnataka by Devaraj_gowda

landed few days back in riyadh from banaglore , need help in finding a room / studio house any leads or any kannda people sharing rooms / studio house will help me a lot and also help me in sharing any  active whatsapp group or telegram group ...

Looking for Studio for Rent in Blue Bay Mauritius by Marie Melissa

Hello,I am currently looking for a studio apartment to rent in Blue Bay. Quick context, i moved back in mauritius after 3 years in Australia and been used to live independently. I realised that my heart and home will be always Mauritius, the vibe, ...

Looking for Studio for Rent in Blue Bay Mauritius by Marie Melissa

Hello,I am currently looking for a studio apartment to rent in Blue Bay. Quick context, i moved back in mauritius after 3 years in Australia and been used to live independently. I realised that my heart and home will be always Mauritius, the vibe, ...

Need a certified OTTIAQ translator in Sherbrooke, Quebec by Carla Reyes

I’m currently getting a few immigration documents ready and I realized I need to have some of them officially translated from Spanish into either French or English.I’m hoping to find a certified translator in Sherbrooke area in Quebec ...

Moving to Slovenia as a retired american by tmiket

Okay, well, I'm originally from Tennessee and moved to the Midwest in the late summer of 2018 after I retired from my career.  I'm concerned, I guess we'll say, about the way this country (US) is headed, not particularly with current ...

New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Looking to buy an apartment in Vilamoura, Algarve? - moved from: Portugalforum by Fred by Luis__Dias

Hi everyone! My name is Luís and I’m new here.If by any chance you (or anyone you know) are looking to buy a 2-bedroom apartment in Vilamoura, I’m currently selling mine.It’s a recently renovated 2-bed apartment in a quiet ...

New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Relocation to Mauritius, any tips ? by EmilR

Hello everyone,
My name is Emil and I will be relocating to Mauritius for a 3-month manufacturing consultancy assignment. I have extensive experience in medical device manufacturing, NPI, and operations leadership. I am looking forward to ...

Concept of disability exists in Spain? (for friend in difficulties) by brunospg

Hello,I don't speak very good english, excuse meMy message is intented to help a person living in Spain (Barcelone) and having great dificulties to find a job because of very severe painsdo you know if there is a support system for disabled people ...

Anyone in Flic en Flac and the surrounding area ? by Andreas_R

Hello,I moved from Germany to Mauritius in September. I’m currently looking for a house to rent. I’d love to get in touch with people in the area (particularly in Flic en Flac and the surrounding area). I’m always grateful for good ...

Options for long-term residency by nelsonalexandre

Hi everyone,My name's Nelson and I'm a Portuguese in my mid-fifties, planning to retire abroad around 2036 with my wife. Vietnam is one of our main candidates. We've been there for a couple of times and planing to visit some other regions in 2027, ...

New members of the Oman forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Oman forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

Football in Seeb area by davidjjenkins666

Hi thereI am new to the area and keen to play some football. Are there any 5/7 a-side games going on in the area?David

General advice for relocating to Australia on a limited budget by meena998

Hello everyone,I am preparing to move to Australia soon to start a new journey, and I am working with a limited budget of $2,000 USD.I would appreciate your advice on the following:Which Australian cities are the most affordable for newcomers? Is ...

Salam from Algeria by rimbrahim21

I am a Muslim Arab woman from Algeria, and I hope to find friends from Brunei.

Hebrew lessons/conversation group by ze zevel

Hello,My name Is Zev , and a few months ago we moved to Zurich from England, together with my my wife .One of our main goals here is to become part of the Jewish community in the city. At the moment we only know a few basic words of Hebrew, but ...

Zippo lighter fluid by 526Howard

I have an old Zippo that means a lot to me even though I’m not a smoker. Is Zippo fluid available in Morocco?

Fitness community in Essaouira by Kaaj007

My name is Kareem. I am from Chicago USA. I moved to Ghana in May of this year looking for a “home base” since I teach fitness worldwide and have personal training clients globally. I would like Morocco to be my home base because the ...

Bringing a dog or cat to Vietnam? by yifupifa259

If you're planning this, here's the one thing that trips up almost every expat: Vietnam does not recognize the 3-year rabies vaccine that's standard in the US/EU/Canada. If your pet's last shot was given more than 12 months before travel, it's ...

Finding a job in puerto rico before moving there by Randy3333

Im Puerto Rican born on the island parents moved to Canada when I was a kid ive always loved my home island i visited many times and each time wanted to stay so currently im thinking of finally moving home I am fluent in English my Spanish is so so ...

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

Introduction Is All I Could Think of for a Title, at The Moment by Jiggus

Hi everyone, Goedeag iedereen:This is my first post, quite obviously. Perhaps this is the wrong forum, so please tell me where to go if this is misplaced.I currently live in Canada. I was born here, and have lived here for most of my life, barring ...

Looking for a Filipina Nanny / Family Assistant in Moscow – VDNKh by Mike Lozov

Hello,We are a family living in Moscow near VDNKh/Alekseevskaya and are looking for a reliable Filipina nanny / family assistant for a long-term position.We have two children, aged 7 and 5.Schedule: Monday–Saturday, approximately ...

Bringing a dog or cat to Vietnam? by yifupifa259

If you're planning this, here's the one thing that trips up almost every expat: Vietnam does not recognize the 3-year rabies vaccine that's standard in the US/EU/Canada. If your pet's last shot was given more than 12 months before travel, it's ...

SELLING CAR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION by alexjmelas

Hello everyone, I'm soon living Greece and I'm selling my Skoda Kodiaq SUV car. This vehicle has been maintained with exceptional care since day one. It has always been kept under cover, protected from direct sunlight and adverse weather ...

Building a house in Brazil (Armação dos Búzios, RJ) by fred2brazil

Fellow member, I've always found this forum helpful so far. Maybe some of you can help me along further in regards to some questions I have about building a house in Brazil. Maybe some of you have experience in building a house and have gone ...

New to Vietnam – Exploring Work Opportunities & Expat Life by Navithutupally

Hi everyone! 😊I’m Navi from India, and I’m currently exploring the possibility of moving to Vietnam for work. I have an MSc in Digital Health and several years of experience in healthcare, including healthcare administration, ...

Rentals close to La Moraleja by lslee2010

Looking for a walking distance rental or flats o King college in La Moraleja, Soto de Viñuelas Madrid. Please kindly advice. Thank you.

Doing business in Madagascar by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Madagascar? Is it complicated to register a company in Madagascar? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Madagascar? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...

Moving to RAK by zahraatalib87

Any advice I’m moving from USA to RAK?

English female teacher by Achir77

Hi, i need English female teacher for my wife to help her pass the TOEFL exam in khobar please

Moving to RAK by zahraatalib87

Any advice I’m moving from USA to RAK?

English speaking Tutor needed for Secondary schooling at home by AliAkhdar

Hi;I need a full-time live-at-home SCIENCE teacher who can also teach MATHS and ENGLISH. They must be from an English-speaking country, such as India, South Africa, or Kenya.I have 3 kids: year 4, 7 and year 8. I will provide sponsorship, ...

Looking for 2nd hand piano by nenghaipicard

Hi,  Just arrived in khobar and nice to meet you guys. Would like to buy a piano and have piano lessons.  Any expat leaving so can have a 2nd hand piano available? Suggestions?All my best

Hello Everyone by wmkentsteelman

I May have been here before under A1Adiver. Lost that email/account and establishing a new account. Living in Cali Colombia Since 2017. Have had a wonderful time. Great to be retired hereKent Steelman

Sant feliu de guixols by godwinu

Hi , we have a house in S’Agaro and visit quite a lot. My husband is able to work from home when in Spain so he is kept busy .. I’m in need of meeting up with people, maybe for walks , coffee , glass of wine . Also keen to learn more ...

Flat for rent by Chikondi Ivy

I will be coming to Freetown in September from Malawi. What are the price ranges for a 2 bedroom flat. Iam a Finance professional coming to work for an NGO. If there will be one vacant, please let me know. Thanks, Chikondi

Mauritius National Identity Card 3.0 by Pablo888

7 Sept 2026I updated my MNIC 2.0 card in 2023. Heard that there is a new MNIC 3.0 and this supports Mobile ID. Has anyone have problems with the new MNIC? And what the benefits of the Mobile ID?Any reason to get the new card?

Places I should explore in Thailand by Louis Tetu

Hi everyone!  My name is Louis. I am a Canadian living currently in Quebec, Canada. Since I am retired, I am looking to emigrate to Thailand. I explored Chiang Mai last year, but the air pollution during the burning field season made this a bad ...

Is it really this hard to get started online in Luxembourg? by Tayo Opeyemi

Hi everyone. I’m Tayo and I’m preparing to move to Luxembourg. One thing I did not expect is how confusing it feels to set yourself up properly online here. From choosing the right email, to building a simple website, to getting clients ...

Furnished house for rent near Antwerp by Expat België

Hi, I was an expat in Copenhagen and now I am living in Antwerp. I decided to move closer to my boyfriend so I am renting out my furnished house near Antwerp. It has three big bedrooms, sunny garden, public transportation to the city center (bus, ...

Khobar friends by expatgirly

Hello everyone!  I live in khobar..  New to expatblog. In search of good friends. Anyone who lives in khobar n would like to make friends? 

How can I make life more enjoyable in this boring country? by coolinny

I like Mauritius, and I love the people of Mauritius.I love my job, too.But sometimes, this small island feels so stifling.How about you?How do you guys overcome this feeling of boredom?Sports? Hobbies? Travel?Please share your secrets. ...

Moving to Sri Lanka by KatieT

Hello I wanted to ask some questions to anyone who has relocated to Sri Lanka.i am a yoga instructor and also fitness coach as my profession I have 4 cats and next year I would like to relocate from Qatar to Sri Lanka. I am British. I wanted to know ...

Have you relocated internationally recently? by mervisalmela

I’d love to hear about your experience!I’m exploring what settling into a new country is really like, beyond the practicalities of the move. Things like finding your feet at work, rebuilding routines and networks, supporting your family, ...

New members of the Dominica forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Dominica forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Make friends in Moscow by Olga Msc

Hi there! I'm Olga, 38 y.o. I'm Russian but I used to live in Cyprus and in London. Living abroad, I got used to having international friends, so I'm interested in making friends with expats & global minds here in Moscow now. Would ...

New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

looking for workers in Chile by lazarmrdakovic123

We are looking for people from Chile who are interested in working 2-3 days per week. 3 hours per day

Chinese speakers in Bursa by fatihdincer

Hi guys, This is Fatih from Bursa. I have been in China for language education (for short-term) before and then returned back to home. Now looking for Chinese friends to exchange language and culture. I also can help and give tips about Bursa.

Studio apartment in Flic en flac by kioko221

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a studio or 1-bedroom apartment in Flic en Flac.• Budget: Rs 15,000 - 20,000 month• Owners only – no agents, please• Preferably long-termPlease DM me if you have anything available. Thank you!

Covered garage for rent by SuchetaP

Hello all,We are looking to rent a secure covered garage for our car when we leave Mauritius.  Are there such garages for rent? We would need it for 2 to 4 months at a time. Location can be anywhere but preferably in the north. I would be ...

Indian room mate by ankur289

Searching for Indian Roommate to share one bhk apartment.

Pets imports in Mauritius by Jay Patontan

Hey, I'm from France and I work as an investment strategy consultant. I've been living in Mauritius for a year now, but it's only been a few days since I was finally able to bring my Rottweiler over. The procedures are long and expensive, but ...

Moving pets to Mauritius by phoebedoms

How much does quarantine for a dog/cat in Mauritius cost? Hoping to hear from someone (who has moved their dog or cat from South Africa to Mauritius) how much the cost of quarantine boarding was. (per pet). Thanks in advance!

Rental nightmares in Panama by wondering9

How many forums was this same post sent to? (I'm referring to the original post, not to the second post with its helpful suggestions.)In at least one forum, the thread was closed by expat.com staff after members objected to the dramatic wording and ...

How are the coastal roads in late October ? by tonywagner2

Hi everyone — Tony here. I've been living just outside Antalya on the Turkish coast for a few years now, and Greece has slowly become my favourite escape. This autumn I'm planning a slow loop through the Peloponnese: Kalamata down to Areopoli, ...

Looking for a flat with a swimming pool or to share a flat by A H 7

Looking for a flat with a swimming pool. Or to share a flat with someone. My budget is 150 to 200kd.

Rental nightmares in France by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in France can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected roommates, or ...

Rental experiences in Dominican Republic by planner

I really really object to the title of this thread. Are we now looking for clicks?????