Ilana Benady
@Chiri
Gibraltarian expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
34
About me
Gibraltarian
Lives in Punta Cana
Speaks English (UK) and Spanish
Registration: 26 November 2005
Activity
Punta Cana by Katdaddy
GM Expat, Some friends and I are traveling to Punta Cana in a few weeks and are looking for the local place to see and hang out. Interested in getting feedback. Please reply! Mike
There are some things you can do in Punta Cana outside the resorts, however, getting round is not that easy as the area is very spread out. There is public transport - motorbike taxis (motoconchos) - at your peril, and local buses (guaguas) that ... Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about loneliness when you're abroad, let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: Which are your 10 best tips?
I haven't got 10, at least without repeating what's already been posted... If I could just add one, it would be to keep a good balance between the number of expat and local friends you have. Although it's inevitable that you will meet and click ... Read More
Signature generator by Julien
Hi everybody, I quickly programmed a signature generator the other day, you'll find it here: https://www.expat.com/signatureGenerator/signature.php With this little tool, you can show us your route with flags :) Please note it's only a ...
Thanks! The flag shows up now, but as you said, the resolution is poor. Read More
Signature generator by Julien
Hi everybody, I quickly programmed a signature generator the other day, you'll find it here: https://www.expat.com/signatureGenerator/signature.php With this little tool, you can show us your route with flags :) Please note it's only a ...
Huh? What happened there? Read More
Signature generator by Julien
Hi everybody, I quickly programmed a signature generator the other day, you'll find it here: https://www.expat.com/signatureGenerator/signature.php With this little tool, you can show us your route with flags :) Please note it's only a ...
Testing mine... Read More
Racism by Julien
Do you feel racism in your country? Is it complicated to integrate yoursleft with local people or are you used to it? I really like London because the city is a lot of people from everywhere, and everybody seems to be integrated. I don't feel ...
The Dominican Republic also has a 'colour' category on its ID card: Negro, Indio or Blanco. Black, Indian or White. 'Indian' is the local euphemism for 'mixed', the mixture being Afro-European. If there is any actual Indian blood in the cocktail, it ... Read More
Giving birth when you're an expatriate by Julien
Hi everybody, this subject is more for women than for men What do you think about giving birth while you are living abroad? Is it a preoccupation for you? Would you prefer to give birth in your home country, or you don't mind? Is it important ...
I returned home to Gibraltar to have my baby, mainly because my health insurance didn't cover it, and also because where I come from the health services are free and very good. Plus, my father is an excellent paediatrician and experienced neonatal ... Read More
Egypt by Julien
Hi, we've got a new member in Egypt, I have to add the country in the directory, but I don't know if Egypt is part of the Middle East or of Africa... What do you think? Thanks in advance for your help, Julien
Geographically - Africa; but geo-politically - Middle East so I'd probably go with Middle East. Maybe you could ask him/her? By the way we Caribbean bloggers are not that happy with being on the Central America listing in the directory (gentle ... Read More
looking for funny mis-translations by lbcanaries
Anyone seen any funny mis-translations (into English) where they are? Or amusing (mis-)uses of the English language? I'd love to read them, or see any pics snapped! Thanks to all Leslie http://tenerifescribbler.blogspot.com/ lbcanaries@yahoo.es
I'm an avid collector of these gems and agree wholeheartedly with lenox. Every time I look at a restaurant menu that tries to tempt me with 'crap cakes' and the like, I wonder why they didn't get a native English speaker to do the translation, or at ... Read More
Expat blog needs pictures! by Julien
Hi everybody, I'd like to add a few pictures to Expat.com ... I've already got pictures from England (London), Spain (Madrid), Madagascar ... they're quite nice but it's not enough :lol: Could you please send me 1 picture from where you are? I'll ...
You can use photos from my blog, but please check with me first. The new design looks great, BTW. Read More
Christmas in the Carribean by Julien
Hi to our sunny mates :cool: How do you celebrate Christmas in the Carribean? On the beach? Is there a Christmas tree too? (must be a tropical one :lol:) Julien
What did you think Santa wears in the tropics? A hawaiian shirt and bermuda shorts? ;) Santa wears his traditional wintry garb, and many shop employees and even street vendors take to wearing Santa hats at work during the festive season. If you ... Read More
Christmas in the Carribean by Julien
Hi to our sunny mates :cool: How do you celebrate Christmas in the Carribean? On the beach? Is there a Christmas tree too? (must be a tropical one :lol:) Julien
Would you like to know how Dominicans celebrate or the expats? Dominicans have a mega-supper on Christmas eve. The usual menu is roast pork, moro de guandules con coco (rice with pigeon peas in coconut milk) and ensalada rusa (potato salad). Cidra ... Read More
How many countries have you visited? by Olivier de Montréal
Just to know... I have visited 27 countries. Not bad, but I could do better! :) My "problem"... since I have been living in Canada, I stay here or I go to France. I don't visit new countries What about you?
My count of 44 (click on the link to my blog to see the map) is also enhanced by having to list Slovenia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Serbia when in fact I visited what was then Yugoslavia (1987). I notched up lots and lots of small countries ... Read More
Why did you move to the Caribbean? by Julien
Is it only for this famous cliché: sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and low cost of life? Did you move for retirement? Is it possible for young people to move to the Caribbean and find an interesting job there?
It's one way of living in paradise while not losing touch with reality! Seriously though, the Dominican Republic is a 'soft' placement. It is a country with poverty and problems, sure, but it is relatively safe and all mod cons are available ... Read More
Why did you move to the Caribbean? by Julien
Is it only for this famous cliché: sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and low cost of life? Did you move for retirement? Is it possible for young people to move to the Caribbean and find an interesting job there?
Love and work. I work in international development and moved to the Dominican Republic after meeting my husband through my work. I got a placement with ICD here: www.ciir.org They take on 'volunteers' with professional skills who work in local ... Read More