Arlette
@FeeAcer
Belgian expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
6172
Contacts
10
About me
Belgian, Married
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks Français, Anglais, Flamand, Allemand
Registration: 06 August 2009
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Live a peaceful retirement
Develop a craft activity
The sweetness of life
Friendly meetings around a good lunch
Noise pollution
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
no comment
or rather my worst expatriate experience
not much except that I made very good friends there
especially the hellish traffic
Ras al-Khaimah, Raʼs al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates
Housewife
Shopping
New encounters
My house
Extreme heat and humidity
Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Support for my daughter who was finishing high school.
Discovery of Expat-blog and its cosmopolitan community
Moderator on Expat-blog.
Organizer of Expat-blog meetings
The kindness of the Mauritians, nature of course and the friends I made there
The growing insecurity and especially the fact that I was robbed there :(
Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
I accompanied my husband who works for a large local company
housewife
Hiking with friends in the desert
The parties that I organized at home under any pretext (no discos there!)
The rigidity of the country, the lack of freedoms, the periods of insecurity that we suffered following the attacks
Mahajanga, Boeny, Madagascar
in "transit", not wishing to stay in South Africa given the insecurity that reigned in our neighborhood, I waited to be able to join my husband in Saudi Arabia
The kindness of the inhabitants, the house I lived in there, the nature, the friends I met
the regular invasions of locusts which devastated everything in their path
the poisoners of my dogs!
Johannesburg South, Gauteng, South Africa
First of all, the holidays; then we planned to settle there and create a company
Nature; animal reserves
The insecurity and administrative burdens which made our projects at the time impossible to carry out
Ambondromamy, Madagascar
I accompanied my husband working for a Belgian road construction company for the repair of the RN4
Life in the bush always full of surprises, hikes, fun evenings with people passing through or simply with colleagues
my professional inactivity
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
I returned mainly with the hope of recovering my dog which we had entrusted to a colleague of my husband and our personal effects.
return to the Dutch Embassy in order to honor my contract and submit my resignation and allow them to find a replacement.
The working atmosphere within the embassy
Having to leave this country so dear to my heart
Sharjah, Ash Shāriqah, United Arab Emirates
A housewife first, I gave birth to my second son there in 1979
I worked for a Belgian company: Air et Chaleur Middle East as a management assistant. A very good memory and a great boss: Pierre Siquet
Life quite simply, trips to the desert still intact and the cities still very simple at the time
Sharjah, Ash Shāriqah, United Arab Emirates
A housewife first, I gave birth to my second son there in 1979
I worked for a Belgian company: Air et Chaleur Middle East as a management assistant. A very good memory and a great boss: Pierre Siquet
Life quite simply, trips to the desert still intact and the cities still very simple at the time
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
I joined my husband who had found a job there.
I worked at the Commission of the European Community to replace their secretary during her maternity leave and then at the Embassy of the Netherlands as consular attaché
Especially my job at the Dutch Embassy with very good colleagues.
The civil wars we suffered, the general violence, poverty and degradation of the country. Our hasty evacuation and forced separation from my daughter who had been evacuated before us.
Kalima, Democratic Republic of Congo
I gave birth to my first son there in the company's small bush hospital - quite an experience!
housewife
Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo
Not really in Kikwit but rather between Kinshasa and Kikwit, in Kikwaka (spelling uncertain) where the Belgian company my husband worked for was building a bridge over the Kwango.
My life at the time: managing my household, gardening and walking
without professional occupation
nature, life in the bush and evenings with friends
Activity
Expat Blog GATHERING - May 9th 2015 by jojo133
Hi everyone, Many people would like to meet up, I hope some of you could manage to do something together :) What about an Expat.com Diner GATHERING ? I propose to do this on May 9th 2015. Now we need to find a restaurant where we could go. Any ...
Just noticed that the gathering is scheduled on 9th of May. Unfortunately we are leaving on 8th. We really would have liked to meet with some real expats of Siem Reap who could share their experience and advice re living in Siem Reap. Would anyone ... Read More
Expat Blog GATHERING - May 9th 2015 by jojo133
Hi everyone, Many people would like to meet up, I hope some of you could manage to do something together :) What about an Expat.com Diner GATHERING ? I propose to do this on May 9th 2015. Now we need to find a restaurant where we could go. Any ...
Following as would like to meet long term resident for additional information regarding our installation in Siem Reap which eventually would take place during July/August. Just need to know if kids admitted as will have my grandson 9 years with me ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
I know this conversation is from last year and would like a headsup on the regulations for the business visa. Is it still as easy to get one? We would be arriving 3 adults + 1 child 9 years. The adults can receive a business visa, yes? but what ... Read More
NEED ADVICE PLEASE by latifahnur
Hi everyone, I got au pair job in UK, the family au pair agree will cover all the permit visa, and booking flight, but according what they said, I need to following procedure, need to paid fee(200pound) for form visa to they family agency which is ...
We have a rule : never pay 1 dîme to get à job. All ex penses MUST be covered by the employer! Read More
expat à Jakarta by Sara01
Hello :D We're two french living in Jakarta for three months, we want to meet expat from all countries (people speaking french,english, tamil or cantonese), so feel free to send me a message and we can have a drink or dinner, or visit Jakarta ...
Whoever is French speaking here can also post on the French side here https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=4209 :) Read More
Lets get together! by Epicuriousannie
Hi guys, I have been organizing small gatherings for the forum members since October 2012 and we always had a great time. Though there are always people who are left behind because of some reasons (cant meet the schedule, hesitated etc) So I ...
It's very difficult to follow on this post and I would suggets a new conversation to be started for each event. That's what I used to do while we were in Mauritius. Once the event is passed just ask the moderators to close the conversation ... Read More
Info Recruitment by recruit.jkt
Hi everyone, I met quite a lot of young French lately who are looking for local job opportunity in Jakarta, they told me how complicated it is as a foreigner to find a job etc. Now that I want to recruit someone, I'm wondering where does this ...
Hello, Would you kindly sent me via private message the specifications of the position you are recruiting for? By the way are you French? Arlette Read More
french schools in jakarta by mmaha
My husband is offered a new job in jakarta and accordingly we will move by the end of this year. I was wondering are there options for french schools in jakarta other than lycee francais ?? Also what is the best area to choose for accomodation ...
Hello mmaha, Hope you are fine! As a long timer expat, may I give you some advice? I hope the future employer of your husband is an international company familiar with expat contracts and that he will provide you with ; - decent accommodation ... Read More
A new law prohibits our kids from going to schools in Indonesia? by Sam1234567
A presidential decree recently issued through the ministry of education prohibits Indonesian kids from registering to international schools in Indonesia. When in the past parents could apply for derogation this it seems is no longer accepted. ...
please see your private message Read More
Pet Friendly Accommodation in RAK by adrianwells
Hi Everyone My Wife and I have been living in Al Hamra Village for the past 8 months. We have 2 large dogs so we have had to get accommodation with a garden. We have been paying AED 75 000 for this year, but that was the limit that we could ...
Hi Adrian, I'm afraid to tell you but I seriously think you will have to move out of Al Hamra Village! Owners there are getting crazy re rentals! Many people are moving out of there lately. New people moving in... mainly Dubai people for whom ... Read More
sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital by romanway
I'm hoping to find a contact in HR who can advise on the recruitment process/timeline for this hospital. I'm aware that the management group has gone out to tender. thanks
Only for top management at this time Read More
looking for mother and toddler groups in al hamra RAK. by mimilta
I am looking for a mother and toddler group in Al Hamra village, where expat mothers can bring thier children, babies, toddlers to play and they can have a coffee and meet other mothers in the area. i am finding it difficult to allow my 11 month old ...
There is indeed such a group in Al Hamra. I will get back to you once I am on my computer as right now I am supervising the Packers who are preparing my move. Need to be on computer where the info is. Are you on Facebook? Read More
Looking for a dog sitter by lara_q8
Hi all, I recently moved to Ras Al Khaimah with my dog. I am currently staying at the hotel waiting for my apartment to be ready. I am looking for someone who can take care of my sweetheart during these few days (maximum 1 week). Preferably dog ...
Rak Animal Welfare Center is offering boarding to all pets all year round. You can easily find their website if you call upon our friend Google :) My dog has been going to them whenever we go on vacation since 4 years. Read More
importing a dog to Jakarta by FeeAcer
Good day to all of you, Could any of you inform me regarding the import of my pet dog to Jakarta or give me contact details of a Western Vet in Jakarta who could give me info on formalities, quarantine etc. Thanks in advance Arlette
Sorry but I don't know in your country. Maybe the best thing would be to ask infos to your vet? Read More
importing a dog to Jakarta by FeeAcer
Good day to all of you, Could any of you inform me regarding the import of my pet dog to Jakarta or give me contact details of a Western Vet in Jakarta who could give me info on formalities, quarantine etc. Thanks in advance Arlette
Hi Stephane, Unfortunately I will not be able to bring my pet with me as our vet has examined her and she has a serious health problem and she might not survive the stress of the travel and quarantine. So sorry about this. Read More