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Hi Guys, Have you moved recently to Sri Lanka? What's the situation now on entering the country amidst Covid-19? Is it permitted to travel from the airport directly to the resort hotel or one's own house? If not, what conditions have to ... Read More

Any more information on this school? Academic integrity, administration style , discipline of students, availability of modern teaching equipment and materials, ...................... Read More

Hi all, I have an offer of a job at 'Airplane' International School in UB. Has anyone here worked at this place? Any comments? I haven't accepted the job yet, because I am not sure about life for an expat there. I've read a few ... Read More

Hi Guys, I have a job (offer) to start in August 21. Leave out the Covid19 issue. How do you like the place? Are there Indian/Chinese restaurants? Stores? What about leisure activities? How about traveling? Have you traveled to countries ... Read More

I myself found this website quite informative: https://www.five.lk/fixed-deposits/ It compares most banks' rates. According to this, Cargills bank offer the best in all categories. It started operating only in 2014. Is it a bank that will ... Read More

Hi guys, I am going to get some money from sale of land. It will be a few millions rupees. I am seeking your advice on how this amount should be spread into various banks and finance companies (or other?) to get maximum return. I am not interested ... Read More

I'll go there and check it out. Thanks finnbo. Read More

Where in Colombo or on online in Sri Lanka can I buy used or new school textbooks or CD ROMs written by western authors? I am particularly interested in IGCSE Physics & Maths and ESL intermediate student books. Thank you for all your info. B Read More

I know there are a few. But with my zero knowledge of Chinese how am I going to get around? Is there a bus route map? I paid 2 yuans for each ride on a bus. Is there a monthly pass? How do I get it? Read More

Hi Guys, Which VPN do you subscribe to? Does it work without much interruption? Thanks a lot for your answers! Read More

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Hi Guys, Have you used Airbnb to let your house in Colombo or other cities to tourists? Did you have to have official permission from the local council and/or tourist board? If yes, what documents did you have to produce? Thank you for your ... Read More

Hi Guys, I will be working in South China from August, and I can't live without fb, whatsapp etc. In your experience, which companies provide the most cost effective still reliable VPN service ? Thank you all for your answers! B Read More

Hi Guys, What official/legal documents should I have before letting my house in London through Airbnb? I think this kind of letting is the same as running a hotel. Am I wrong? Then I might need planning permission from my local council? Read More

Hi Guys, I have a piece of beachfront land in an under-developed part of Sri Lanka and am planning to build a livable beach cabana there. I have no idea where to start. I which part of Sri Lanka can I find craftsmen who make these cabanas? Any ... Read More

Hi Guys, Have you or your friends taken household items to china through freight forwarders? What size containers? How must was the total cost including customs duties and all transport? Any info. welcome. Thanks! Read More

Hi Guys, I've been offered a job as a teacher in Erbil, Kurdistan. I haven't accepted it yet. Is it safe over there for a single female ? What salary should a British teacher expect? Please tell me everything about life there! Thanks a ... Read More

I will be starting my job here in August, and have no clue what to expect. Please let me have all the info on anything - finding and price of accom, travelling to and from work, people, food, shopping, what's not available, leisure, making ... Read More

How hard or easy is it to exchange manats to usd's or gbp's in Baku? j Read More

Are there many Sri Lankans living in Baku? If you are one or know others, please PM me here. Thanks. Read More

Are there Indian restaurants in Baku? Which ones are your favourites? Read More

Hi guys, My partner owns property in Sri Lanka. Neither he nor I hold Sri Lankan passports. He is of Sri Lankan descent. The land was a gift from his parents. I know we can sell the property legally to a local. Now my question is, do we have to ... Read More

Hi Guys, I am from London England. I've got this rare opportunity to live and work in Baku. I googled a lot and I need to know more about living there. Please share your experiences! Thanks. Read More

A friend, who was originally Sri Lankan, now British national (no dual citizenship) wants to dispose of his land. Will he be within the law if he sells it to a local person? Read More

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Hi Guys, My laptop is on the blink! Do you know of any reputable repair centres in Colombo or Negombo? Read More