Khalida.UNC
Israeli expat in Taiwan
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About me
Israeli
Lives in Taipei
Speaks العَرَبِيَّة, עברית, English
Registration: 15 August 2019
The importance of diplomatic representation when living in Taiwan by Anne-Lise Mty
Is your home country represented in Taiwan? And if it is not, do you find this is a problem? We have just posted online a piece about ...
It is interesting that no Asian nation recognizes Taiwan. Read More
Making friends as an expat by Diksha
Hello everyone, This week, we would like to talk about how you managed to make friends in your host country. Living abroad in a new place is often synonymous with taking the time to find one's bearings, both literally and figuratively. Making ...
Pull their hair and call them fat?I won't be able to stop laughing for a good while :DThat is all I ask. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Especially when working under 60 hours is considered a slow week. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in the USA by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts the USA, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I was studying in the United States last year when I left for Taiwan. I was scheduled to return to North Carolina in March of this year, but did not. I have no idea if my visa is still valid, but I would not attempt a return at this time. Read More
I don't know where to go by GloriousBit
I am currently studying (CS) and I'll have my degree in around 2 years. I would love to move to another country as soon as I have finished studying but I really don't know where. My favorites would be China, England, Brazil, Portugal. Since ...
Destiny, fate, perhaps karma. I chose the United States. I am in Taiwan. Life may be amused by our choices, but it finds its own path. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Living abroad has certainly made me a more tired person. Read More
Making friends as an expat by Diksha
Hello everyone, This week, we would like to talk about how you managed to make friends in your host country. Living abroad in a new place is often synonymous with taking the time to find one's bearings, both literally and figuratively. Making ...
Pull their hair and call them fat? Read More
The importance of diplomatic representation when living in Taiwan by Anne-Lise Mty
Is your home country represented in Taiwan? And if it is not, do you find this is a problem? We have just posted online a piece about ...
Does any nation have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan? Read More
Which city has the lowest cost of living? by Nelson Q
Please let me know which city that is close to the beach has the lowest cost of living including price to purchase a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment within the next 6 months. Thank you. Nelson Quintana
Homs, Syria is extremely affordable these days. There are no beaches within city limits, but Tartus is close and quite nice, with a wonderful Mediterranean climate. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
My education is in medical research. If I simply repeated what others have told me, I would be useless. Had I been taught lies, the deaths of my patients would have made those lies obvious. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Why do I have a sudden craving for tomatoes?Oh sweet Israeli chutzpah :top: love it :D Well allow me to suggest for both of you Khalida and Cynic to start new expat custom, to grow own tomatoes!I live in an apartment with precious little sunlight ... Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Why do I have a sudden craving for tomatoes?OMG, why did you do that, I haven't finished breakfast yet and I have a sudden craving for a tomato, onion and cucumber salad (with a bit of garlic and olive oil of course). Suddenly my cornflakes ... Read More
How do you felt when you was Hired overseas as office staffs by Contem talk
Hello everyone. How do you felt when you were directly hired overseas in a rural town? You never knew anyone from your country, local were hostile of you as the new office workers, and you have to endure their abusive work practices that pushed you ...
I have never experienced hostility from the locals, and I am a woman, with brown skin, a low age for my field, an Arabic name, an Israeli passport, and a funny accent. Even the people of North Carolina were friendly to me. People tend to treat you ... Read More
What's your favorite world city missing from this list? by kend0g187
Hi all. I moved back to the US after living abroad for 6 years and just can't get used to it. America is not for me. I will be working a remote job and planning to move somewhere... but where? My preferences are something like: -great annual ...
Taipei should not be on your list. Although it is a wonderful city in many ways, it does not meet your criteria. It rains a great deal, capital punishment exists for several crimes, including drug trafficking, the beaches are unimpressive, and the ... Read More
Looking for a place to buy a land but where ?? by Gordon_ha
hi everyone, I'm considering moving abroad, I'm looking for a place where the weather is nice (not below 20°c all year round) and it's possible for a European to buy a piece of land. If you live in a country where this is ...
I have never been there, but I am reasonably certain that it dips below 20 degrees from time to time. Read More
Research and preparation by Stacie Ashotyan
Hello, I'm a US citizen, although I've never resided within the US. I was born and raised in the middle east, more specifically in Israel. My husband and I (he is not American, but has a 10 year tourist visa) are considering to move to ...
I moved to the United States from Israel twice, though I am not an American citizen and I went to the USA for education. In my case, I applied to and was accepted by the schools before leaving Israel. With a student visa, I am not allowed to work, ... Read More
Best Holiday destinations in USA
Any of the national parks. Specifically: Zion National Park, Utah Arches National Park, Utah Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Yosemite, California Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico Yellowstone, Wyoming Kings Canyon, California Bryce Canyon, ... Read More
USA passport holder by Libra1984
Good day all. Anyone can advice if a US passport holder going to work in USA for the first travel from Philippines, and the family is living here, What are required documents during the travel? The mother is Filipina and father is American, only ...
I would imagine that if a consulate in a city like New York tells people that an immigration/entry issue is legal, it is most likely legal. Read More
Christmas Presents? by jamescole
That time of year again...and I kind of hate it. With very few exceptions I hate trying to think of something actually useful to give some of the family members. We've all been very fortunate and have more than we need and most of what we ...
I hope none of your family are fans of Enid Blyton. Read More
Christmas Presents? by jamescole
That time of year again...and I kind of hate it. With very few exceptions I hate trying to think of something actually useful to give some of the family members. We've all been very fortunate and have more than we need and most of what we ...
You could always plant a tree for someone. That is a gift that truly keeps giving. Read More
living in usa is not easy by Manel79
I want to share with you my feelings, living in usa is not easy specially for women!!! But no choice. I went to Algeria for vaccination with my kids, and now we are back, it is so hard i feel lonely! I am looking for friends who lives in Ohio,
As a woman, I found the United States far easier than most countries I have been to. Taiwan is even easier. Women here are seen as human beings. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Why do I have a sudden craving for tomatoes? Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
I would be shocked if Médecins Sans Frontières employs health coaches. Read More
Best usages and practices in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Taiwan means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
I have benefited greatly from restaurants with picture menus. Taiwanese restaurant owners are smart. They know there are many foreigners, especially in Taipei. They know that the restaurant where one has to speak Chinese will make less money than ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Taiwan means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
I doubt that is exclusive to Taiwan. Read More
Holiday food in the USA by Priscilla
Hello, End of year holidays around the world are such an exciting time of the year, with holiday food playing a big part of the traditions and celebrations. What are some traditions surrounding holiday meals in the USA? Tell us about a few ...
It will be Thanksgiving soon. That meal is traditionally roast turkey with dry bread stuffing, lumpy mashed potatoes with brown gravy, sweet potatoes baked with marshmallows on top, various vegetable side dishes, canned cranberry sauce, bread rolls ... Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA 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 ...
- You say you don't relate well to Americans, may I ask why you're moving to the US to live?This is the most interesting part as Americans come from every part of the world. There are millions of people in the United States from her home ... Read More
New members of the Israel forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Israel 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 ...
All this talk of Hebrew forces me to mention that fluency in Hebrew is not required to live in Israel. 20% of the population speak Arabic as a native language, and Russian is also common. If you can read this post, you can survive. However, if you ... Read More
Food you miss by SimCityAT
[img align=C]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Good_Food_Display_-_NCI_Visuals_Online.jpg/800px-Good_Food_Display_-_NCI_Visuals_Online.jpg[/img] Do you ever miss your home country food?
I miss my native food every day. My first expat experience was in New York, which has an American variety of food I know. Then I went to North Carolina, which has a bread product that they call a bagel and tastes nothing like a bagel. Now I am in ... Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
?!?I believe this is a television programme. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
So just out of curiosity, You say you are not a doctor, nurse or tech, but you treat patients all over the world, what is your job title Khalida. All of the new titles being created interests me as a retired medical professional. What are you ... Read More
Just for fun: History of the USA by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of the USA. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in the USA 2. What ...
1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in the USA Macy's, Gimbels, Walmart. 2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created? "For the Love of Money", by the O'Jay's, 1973. 3. Name 2 eminent ... Read More
Expat interest in politics in the USA by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in the USA is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Foreigners in the United States cannot vote in American elections. Why would we? In which countries can non-citizens vote? Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
I think if everyone spent at least some time in a nation completely foreign to them, more people would understand that they are not the centre of the universe and their homeland is not the only one that is always right. Read More
Afraid to flight by Kask
I’m very scared to fly. Too much scared. Got bad anxiety everytime want to fly (even for 45 minutes fly still scared me to death). I’ve consult to my shrink about this and she gave me some meds, xanax for flying and also anti depresan. ...
If planes crashed as often as cars, we would rarely hear about it. Read More
Afraid to flight by Kask
I’m very scared to fly. Too much scared. Got bad anxiety everytime want to fly (even for 45 minutes fly still scared me to death). I’ve consult to my shrink about this and she gave me some meds, xanax for flying and also anti depresan. ...
John Nash was killed when his taxi from the airport crashed. The flight was perfectly safe. Driving is far more dangerous. Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
I see cars driving through red light in Taipei every day. I see cars driving on the wrong side of the road, driving at night without headlights, and parking any place they please. Even worse are the scooters. Following the rules is not how I would ... Read More
What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed
What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?
اعف عما أغضبك لما أرضاك أَعقَلُ الناس ... Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Are you there because you are an engineer? Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
How do you feel about hummus? Read More
Medical checks for English teachers in Taiwan by jonmills973
Hi guys, What medical checks are compulsory in order to teach English in Taiwan? I would like to move and teach in Taiwan, I am HIV positive. I read that from 2015 it is forbidden by law to include HIV test in medical test. I would be grateful for ...
Much like the medical field, teachers work with large groups of people, and mostly children. They might be even more strictly regulated with regard to HIV. The Taiwanese/Chinese are very protective of their children where foreigners are concerned. Read More
Best usages and practices in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Taiwan means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
That would be useless in Taiwan. What good is the ability to get to 60mph in 6 seconds when the blue truck at the light in front of you cannot get to 60 in 6 hours? Read More
What is the best area to live in Taipei? by SHA_LA
Hi everybody, I am planning to move to Taipei. I have no clue about this city yet, but looking forward to discover :) Can anyone recommend a good area for foreigners to live in? It can be a also vibrant area... Looking forward to your ...
If I worked in Nangang, I would look for apartments near the blue line MRT. Daan is a nice neighborhood, but it requires transfering train lines, if you take the MRT, which makes the commute longer. Even something near Taipei Main Station would be ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
I have driven in many countries and would never consider driving in Taipei. It seems like every place thinks they have the worst traffic and most careless drivers. People in the Middle East are especially proud of their terrible driving conditions, ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
Taipei must have been very different in 1987. I cannot imagine the city without the MRT and a constant internet connection. It is good that you lived with a family. That must have been extremely helpful. Read More
Understanding life - Death
Life will end. What you do today matters. Read More
Dreams
If I understand this correctly, you are saying that when someone gives up on their dreams, they die morally. Is this your question? Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
This is true. Introverts must find it especially difficult to move abroad. I cannot imagine the moves I have made without the new friendships and supportive people around me. It is also ironic. Most of the world uses social media to some degree, ... Read More
Making friends as an expat by Diksha
Hello everyone, This week, we would like to talk about how you managed to make friends in your host country. Living abroad in a new place is often synonymous with taking the time to find one's bearings, both literally and figuratively. Making ...
I am a student. Making new friendships is always easy in a school environment, regardless of location. I also work in the medical field, where people rely on their friends for emotional/psychological support. I am fortunate in this respect. I can ... Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know the USA? by Diksha
Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on the USA. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of the USA? 2. What currency is used in the USA? 3. List the ...
Can you elaborate on this? Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know the USA? by Diksha
Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on the USA. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of the USA? 2. What currency is used in the USA? 3. List the ...
Only the stairway goes to Heaven. The highway goes to Hell. Read More
Best usages and practices in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Taiwan means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
What is a "supercar"? Read More
Where to live in Taiwan as a family for 4 months by upwardreview
Hello, We are coming from Canada to have our kids (7, 10, 14) experience Taiwan and get exposed to Mandarin. We will organize individual mandarin tutors. We would like a smaller/less urban experience than Taipei. I have been to Daan District. Are ...
Daan is practically in the centre of Taipei. New Taipei City is the largest suburb of Taipei, but indistinguishable. You can cross the border without knowing you have left the city. Taichung is the third largest city in the nation. Less urban areas ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
Taiwanese is a local language mostly spoken by older people, as stated above, and mostly in more rural areas of the country. That teacher was likely from Mainland China and expressing her prejudice against the people of Taiwan. Taipei is the ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
I am curious how long ago you lived in Taiwan. The government has become more strict in giving visas to foreign teachers in recent years and is more open about enforcing laws on illegal schools. Read More
Want to know by Newname75
Hi everyone , I am a Nigerian,I am planning to visit Taiwan soon and would like to know if I can get an English language teaching job. Your contributions would be highly appreciated. Thanks, Newname
According to the Taiwan government, only those with degrees from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are legally elligible to teach English in Taiwan. However, there are an abundance of illegal schools ... Read More
Medical checks for English teachers in Taiwan by jonmills973
Hi guys, What medical checks are compulsory in order to teach English in Taiwan? I would like to move and teach in Taiwan, I am HIV positive. I read that from 2015 it is forbidden by law to include HIV test in medical test. I would be grateful for ...
I entered Taiwan in 2019 and my medical tests included an HIV antibody/antigen test. I am not a teacher, but if this test has been illegal since 2015, something went wrong. I suspect that the test is still legal and will continue to be. Read More
New members of the Taiwan forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Taiwan 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 ...
I am attending school in the United States and currently conducting research in Taipei. I will be in Taiwan for at least 6 months. After that, I will return to the United States. The Taiwan forum on this website does not look active. Is there a ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
Home is where you say it is. Do not let others try to tell you where it should be. Read More
Writing proper English by Gordon Barlow
Expat.com is an English-speaking site - or, more accurately, an English-[i]writing[/i] site. It is also a site that welcomes people of all languages, and it is only reasonable not to criticise their versions of English, many of which versions ...
I assumed you wanted a discussion from more than only a select few on the topic you created. I apologize for my mistake. It will not happen again. Read More
Writing proper English by Gordon Barlow
Expat.com is an English-speaking site - or, more accurately, an English-[i]writing[/i] site. It is also a site that welcomes people of all languages, and it is only reasonable not to criticise their versions of English, many of which versions ...
Proper English according to whom? British English and American English can be dissimilar in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Australian and New Zealand English almost sound like a foreign language to some of us. There appear to be no ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
This comes across as a lecture, so let me ask you, is my way of being an expat wrong?For a short term expat, not really. For a long term expat, it's a recipe for a miserable existence.I do not know the ingredients of your recipe. As for my ... Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in the USA
1. Name 3 best well-known American street foods according to you. In Chapel Hill tacos are the most common street food. In New York roasted nuts, pretzels, and vaguely Middle Eastern snacks. 2. Which are some unusual dishes that you have discovered ... Read More
Passport Near Expire by NickAutomatic
Good day Ma'am/Sir, I would to ask if I can still go for a final exit here in Saudi Arabia even if my passport will expire on March 29, 2020. My contract will expire on March 4, 2020. What should I do? Do I still need to renew my passport or is ...
Why not renew your passport anyway? What is the benefit of letting it expire? Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
While you make some good points, perhaps we should give Fred the benefit of the doubt. He might simply be trying to avoid a situation he would find uncomfortable. This website has been here for many years. The older members must have memories of ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
Nope. Politics are almost always the cause of problems both in real life and on forums, especially subjects such as Brexit and the middle east. That's why this forum has a policy of being unwelcome to political statements. It only takes one ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
There are some absolutes, the big one being acceptance of your situation. If your thoughts are all about missing your home country and how much better it is, your time as an expat is probably going to be a bad experience. An open mind is nothing ... Read More
Hurricane Dorian
I lived in New York during Hurricane Sandy, so Dorian is not my first hurricane. But I thought there might be others on this website living between Florida and North Carolina who might have been affected. I also thought other members of this ... Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Thank you. While I have treated countless patients in many different countries, I have only been working for a short time. There are always nurses, doctors, and technicians with several decades more experience. The number of people they have treated ... Read More
Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian is passing through South and North Carolina, after hitting Florida and Georgia, on its way back into the Atlantic Ocean. The full impact is unclear as it is a current storm, but at least 30 people have died in the Bahamas, 6 in ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
Your home is wherever you say it is. Some will tell you it cannot be where you want to be. Some will tell you it must be wherever you were born. Only you can decide where it truly is. Many on this website feel their home is wherever they have ... Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
Those expats that are really successful in their life abroad tend to remember their home with fondness but, depending upon the time they intend to live abroad, should try to put down roots and make a home for themselves in their new country. Of ... Read More
New friends by M.tony
Hey this mahmoud I wanna meet new friends new culutres
Welcome to Expat.com mahmoud :) Always good to have new friends, so why not tell something about yourself, your goals etc.....?This is a problem I see every day on this website. People say they want to meet friends, but rarely say more than ... Read More
single guy looking for next destination by kuteguy
Thought i might post in the global section first and then narrow down to specific country/s. I am a 40 yr old guy - some would say tall, dark, and handsome. Well educated and financially secure (retired at 32). I have lived in 10 countries and ...
Sometimes it is. Sometimes they announce themselves loud and clear. Read More
single guy looking for next destination by kuteguy
Thought i might post in the global section first and then narrow down to specific country/s. I am a 40 yr old guy - some would say tall, dark, and handsome. Well educated and financially secure (retired at 32). I have lived in 10 countries and ...
Reading the first post, my eyes rolled so much that I gave myself a headache. The replies were worth it, however. The funny thing about shallow, superficial people complaining that they cannot find someone who is not shallow and superficial is in ... Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
These two points go together in many ways. Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
It is not up to me to decided if I am a better person. Everyone can think they are a good person, but history tells us that is not true. I do not believe living in the United States has made me more tolerant or contributed to my spiritual growth. ... Read More
Your favourite apps for traveling?
Is Google Maps an app? I use that when traveling. Read More
Does one ever stop feeling like an expat? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hey there everyone, We featured a piece in the Expat mag last week and it really resonated with expats here in our Expat.com office as well as with expats that follow our Facebook page. I thought I would share it with you here: ...
I had the opposite experience in New York. Someone knew I am from Israel and tried to speak to me in Yiddish. We speak Hebrew. Read More
Does one ever stop feeling like an expat? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hey there everyone, We featured a piece in the Expat mag last week and it really resonated with expats here in our Expat.com office as well as with expats that follow our Facebook page. I thought I would share it with you here: ...
Well, there you go, Khalida. Being an expat has made you a better person!People in New York rarely wait for traffic signals. If living in New York changed me, I would not follow the laws. Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2715-long-term-expatriation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
This is an easy question for me. Home is Israel. I was born there, my family was born there, my ancestors were born there. People have been fighting to claim my homeland as their home for thousands of years. It seems crazy to give that up. I felt ... Read More
Reading habits in the USA by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in the USA or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
I am in school, so I mostly read for school. Textbooks are not entertaining or adventurous, but they do serve a purpose. I used to read newspapers in Israel and when I lived in New York. I have not seen a newspaper in North Carolina. I buy almost ... Read More
Does one ever stop feeling like an expat? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hey there everyone, We featured a piece in the Expat mag last week and it really resonated with expats here in our Expat.com office as well as with expats that follow our Facebook page. I thought I would share it with you here: ...
I lived in New York for a few years and never picked up their habits. I still only cross the street when the light is green. Read More
Which pets are the most favorite U.S?
I see people walking their dogs every day. I never see anyone walking their goldfish. Read More
Meeting people in a new city by Melissa_93
I have recently moved to Chicago for a new job, and was wondering how everyone managed to meet people and make friends? I enjoy spending time with people at my new office, but it seems like everyone there has a long term partner or a group of ...
This will certainly let you meet people, but you might not like who you meet, and it will be harder to extricate yourself. I go to school, which is a wonderful way to meet a variety of people and get away from them if need be. Read More
New members of the USA forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA 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 ...
I just drove from New York to North Carolina. That was a long car ride. I used to enjoy driving, but I think I should take a break for a while after that. Read More
Payment methods in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the USA, 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 ...
If am am buying something in person, I always pay with cash. The amount is irrelevant. If there is a cashier, I pay in cash. Cards are for things I cannot pay in person; utilities, online payments. Apps are everywhere in the United States. I have ... Read More
Just for fun: How well do you know Canada?
1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Canada? Somewhere cold. 2. What currency is used in Canada? Ice. 3. List the national symbols of Canada. Hockey sticks and frozen leaves. 4. What are the official languages or the ones used ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in the USA by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I rent a 3 bedroom house in North Carolina for $2250 per month. This includes electricity, water, and garbage collection. There is no gas line in the house as far as I can tell. My phone/internet service is what I had in Israel. Using it with an ... Read More
Does one ever stop feeling like an expat? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hey there everyone, We featured a piece in the Expat mag last week and it really resonated with expats here in our Expat.com office as well as with expats that follow our Facebook page. I thought I would share it with you here: ...
But then one has to define expat. Some expats live in a foreign country the rest of their lives but do not consider themselves immigrants. Some immigrants only stay for a short while. I am in school, so some would not consider me an expat, but I ... Read More
Dream came true? by mal
Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...
:lol: :lol: :lol: Thats all?? :oI find most American food either too bland or ridiculously sweet. Even with "ethnic" food, they somehow bland all the flavor out of it. There is a Thai restaurant close to my house in North Carolina. I ... Read More
Dream came true? by mal
Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...
Israeli hummus is the best. Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and even Syria are good. Turkey hummus is unusual, but good. I have not been to Kuwait, but it must be better than North Carolina. Read More
Dream came true? by mal
Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...
Ditto.I have never had hummus in Vietnam, or even been to Vietnam, but I imagine it must be better than North Carolina hummus. Read More
Achieving your goals in a new country by mal
[b]Most people have their own goals in life to achieve. Some people live their life without any goals. Both are living but getting different benefits.[/b] Do you think we should need a goal/goals in our life? If yes, why? If not, why? As an expat ...
Good for you, all the best! :cool:Thank you. Ironically, leaving the United States is one of my goals. Read More
My test score is overall 5.5 by asela28sl
I'm struggling to pass the IELTS test to proceed in Canada residency. I have BSc Hons degree along with four years of industry experience as a programmer in various IT job role. Dear mentors, please tell me any working solution to achieve my ...
Study and practice are the solutions. Listen more than you speak, read more than you write, write more than you want to. Study, study, and then study some more. The greater the effort, the greater the reward. There is no shortcut to fluency. Read More
Achieving your goals in a new country by mal
[b]Most people have their own goals in life to achieve. Some people live their life without any goals. Both are living but getting different benefits.[/b] Do you think we should need a goal/goals in our life? If yes, why? If not, why? As an expat ...
Without goals, the game ends nil-nil. I came to the United States for school, so being here is part of achieving my goals. Read More
Dream came true? by mal
Being an expat, did your dream come true? Or was it an unavoidable life event happened in your life? I've heard comparing new husband with ex husband is not a good thing (even we do that all the time :D ) Do you always (or sometimes) ...
I try not to force both countries into a competition. They are different, as they should be. But the hummus at home wins every time. The hummus here is repulsive. Read More
Take care pls by irmaviudez
All of us please take care, my bag was snatched early morning yesterday by a car. I did not even had the chance to get the plate number of the car. Worst of it, its a holiday and the police will not give me any police report to document what ...
Situational awareness is essential when travelling, especially in a foreign environment. Thieves can spot the person who pays no attention in an instant. Tourists are always an easy target. Travellers are harder. Read More