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Registration: 20 January 2013
Which are the best towns in North Carolina by Puss in boots
Hi,I would like to know which, in your opinion, would be the best town to relocate to in North Carolina, my husband and I are from South Africa and living in a smallish (bording city) town. Looking for lots of sunshine and outdoor activities. ...
Charlotte, NC is really very nice city. As a newer city in NC houses and such are more recently built. Raleigh is also a nice area and especially good for University activity. Photographer will be tough to find work in that field, but plenty of ... Read More
Temporary Residence Visa by MartijndeBrouwer
Hello, I'm searching everywhere on the internet, including this website and the forum about visa's in Ukraine, but I can't get a clear description of what I should do. I want to move to Ukraine, to live together with my Ukranian girlfriend in ...
All your questions can be answered by reviewing Expatua.com posts on Visas &/or TRP/PR Read More
Places to visit in North Carolina
North Carolina has both Mountains and Ocean to choose from and much in between. Ideally suited for people who enjoy hiking, the Appalachian mountains are accessible for a broad range of hiking/walking abilities. Most of the beauty of the ... Read More
where can buy orginal whiskey at kiev ?
There is a whiskey store/bar just up the street from the McDs @ Maidan. You could also try Delight supermarket or Kosmoc over in Obolon {part of the DreamTown complex} Edit: be prepared to dish out some $$$ Read More
American in kiev by flyguyskt
Hi, well I'm new here...both to the site and to the ukraine! ive been here twice before and... let's just say i decide for whatever reason it would be a good idea to come hang out in Kiev for a few months! AND in the winter on top of it! LOL now ...
Of course an American would say this. Clearly, that person..well, I'll curb my opinion for the sake of peace. I find I am more of a curiosity than anything. Maybe like a monkey at the zoo to Ukrainians I suppose, depending on where I am. People's ... Read More
Need copy of my Marriage Certificate at Civil Registry Office in Kiev! by relaxed1
Hi, I need to get a copy of my marriage certificate from the civil registry office in Kiev at 11 Pobedy Avenue, Kiev (tel.: +38 044 236-00-71, +38 044 236-94-00). Is there an email address for them? I got married there on August 17th, 2000, and we ...
Hi Tomcat, I am just posting so as to help future people who may run in to your situation or one similar. Official documents can be a source of problems here in Ukraine if all the names & spellings are not identical across the board. In other ... Read More
How to go to New York and work by honeyapple
I really would love to be able to go to NY for 6 months and work there. There are several problems that I'm hoping you people might have solutions for! I'm only a student with a high school qualification and no real work experience because of not ...
Try Starbuck's. They offer decent wages and health benefits. Good way to network with people. Read More
culinary arts in USA
Johnson and Wales in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte is so much more friendly {and cheaper} than Chicago or New York. J&W is great school and many fine Chefs have come out of there with incredible career opportunities. Read More
Public transportation in the Massachussets
For all of USA: If you don't live near a large city or train stop - you need a car...buses are not much used. Taxis are too expensive for daily use except in large Cities. Read More
Child care in the Massachussets
Cost: Around $400 or more a month. Qualified: Yes, governmental monitoring and licensing. Many churches offer these services, hours are usually 7-5 or 6 - just depends on where it is, etc. Read More
Massachussets flatshare
Not popular. Almost non-existent to share with a complete stranger. Americans are paranoid about strangers. Read More
hello! by volga
Im in boston since september and im still struggling in english.How can i find a part time volunteer job in order to improve my speaking english. Any tips pleaaaase? thanks
Join the Occupy Wall Street group in Boston. They'll teach you everything you need to know about American English. Of course you'll have to live in a tent on the street, but, hey, its for a good cause. Russian people can watch American movies with ... Read More
Which are the best towns in North Carolina by Puss in boots
Hi,I would like to know which, in your opinion, would be the best town to relocate to in North Carolina, my husband and I are from South Africa and living in a smallish (bording city) town. Looking for lots of sunshine and outdoor activities. ...
Really depends on you profession unless you are independently wealthy. Most people in US grow up in one Town that their parents live in then they look for work at 18+ years old. If that work takes them out of their Hometown then that is where they ... Read More
British Mechanical Engineer seeks work/advice. by adamrobson
Hi Me and my wife are looking to move to Bulgaria, due to an ever-growing dissatisfaction with U.K lifestyle. I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years in the oil and gas sector. I have currently been looking for employment in Sofia via the ...
Hello Beahor et al. You mentioned a house + land is in the range of 50k. Is that in Euros? Is it possible to find land w/o improvements reasonably priced around Sofia? Also, what kind of standard of living could a couple expect w/ approximately ... Read More
Travelling to Kharkov for the first time, looking for friendly faces. by SirGollum
Hi All, Im travelling to Kharkov in early March and was wondering if there would be any friendly (english speaking) faces that might be interested in meeting up ? To be honest...this is my first time ever travelling overseas so am really shitting ...
Your first time ever Overseas, and you pick Kharkiv, Ukraine...in March... and your Username: SirGollum - isn't that a reference to that creepy dude from that hoobit movie? I don't think I wanna know why your going there.. Read More
HOW DO I GET AN INVITATION LETTER TO UKRAINE. by kachi moore
Hello friends, I am a US expert working and living in Africa.I am an IT Engineer working in Nigeria,i would like to visit Ukraine to enroll in for some refresher courses.Please i would like the house to help me with useful information on how to ...
If I were you I would rent an apartment for about 2 weeks prior to arriving...use a reputable rental company {there's a bunch in Kiev}. That provides you the needed proof of having a place to live, and buys you time once you get here to figure out ... Read More
Cost of Living in Ukraine
No, I think your friend means maybe 150 Grivnas, not Euros.. about 150 UAH would be not unreasonable. Lviv is not the cheapest place to live. Lviv should be cheaper for some things than Kiev... Read More
Doing business in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Ukraine? Is it complicated to register a company in Ukraine? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Ukraine? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
It's cool, your entitled to your opinion, and I am entitled to mine. If your saying that "no database or servers or computers" is not true I can accept that. I based my original, hastily typed message on what I observed first hand. I am not claiming ... Read More
Doing business in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Ukraine? Is it complicated to register a company in Ukraine? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Ukraine? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
First of all the above citation is false.You can cry "false" all you want. I sat in the police department building,in the office of the officer assigned to help me, watching the Lieutenant writing by hand my report which my interpreter told him. Not ... Read More
Amazing opportunity for anyone in Kiev interested making money! by hamudi2202
Hi everyone! I'm a professional English teacher, hoping to move to Kiev and start a new life! (need to be bold and brave sometimes eh) As it's my first time in Kiev, my plans are to rent a single cheap room where possible in Kiev in the ...
Hmmm, I must have assumed incorrectly, so you have/have not taught in Kiev? Or were your lessons conducted via Skype or similar? Not trying to pry in your business, but so many people post stuff like: "Hi everi one I teach English good, how do it ... Read More
Amazing opportunity for anyone in Kiev interested making money! by hamudi2202
Hi everyone! I'm a professional English teacher, hoping to move to Kiev and start a new life! (need to be bold and brave sometimes eh) As it's my first time in Kiev, my plans are to rent a single cheap room where possible in Kiev in the ...
Hi Tommy, I am going to hint to you what my guess is about this unique technique you spoke of...as I had opportunity to speak with an instructor who worked on this technique's development... {Did this technique originate with an Asian ... Read More
This Hollywood filmmaker dude seeking a room...English exchange??
Maybe he is making a remake of the American Classic "Clueless"? Read More
Jobs in Kiev by drakejon
Is there a good site that you know that employers go to post for a job? I am in America looking to move to Ukraine. Thanks for your help.
Yeah, it is funny though how the government types don't make very much salary, but drive brand new luxury Mercedes/Hummers, etc. Weird. I want job in Ukraine government! Read More
Doing business in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Ukraine? Is it complicated to register a company in Ukraine? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Ukraine? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
I have not done "business" in Ukraine, at least not above table, but why on Earth would anyone even think of such a thing? Do you people realize your talking about a country in which the government uses books 50+ years old to record information? ... Read More
Amazing opportunity for anyone in Kiev interested making money! by hamudi2202
Hi everyone! I'm a professional English teacher, hoping to move to Kiev and start a new life! (need to be bold and brave sometimes eh) As it's my first time in Kiev, my plans are to rent a single cheap room where possible in Kiev in the ...
Hi Tommy, 1) How do you plan to overcome the 90 day in/out rule? 2) As you are coming to Ukraine, where business is NOT as usual, have you any experience teaching English to Russians or Ukrainians? Are you able to converse at all in Ukrainian or ... Read More
American in kiev by flyguyskt
Hi, well I'm new here...both to the site and to the ukraine! ive been here twice before and... let's just say i decide for whatever reason it would be a good idea to come hang out in Kiev for a few months! AND in the winter on top of it! LOL now ...
Hey Sean, I remember doing the same. Arrive at Borispyl, walk outside in winter at -10 C and thinking to myself WTH! Why did I come here in winter!? {LOL} I would come party with ya but I quit drinking at New Year. :( Read More
RACISM IN KIEV by sudeep.epari
Hi Friends, How are you?This is CA.Sudeep Epari, i received an offer working in Kiev.Actually i heard so many bad things about Ukraine regarding the Racial discrimination,Stray Dogs,culture etc. Being a dark skinned Indian, should u really think ...
Hi Sudeep, I don't have first hand knowledge of any racism incidents or discrimination. What I can tell you: 1. I see quite a few foreign people every day in Kiev. Only reason I know they they are Foreign is because they are either different ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
The likes of you are the reason governments give people like me a hard time .........Sorry, but I must at this point inject the sound of my laughter. Read More
13 Days until I hit 90 without a visa - and I want to stay! by jimrgraham
What are the fastest and easiest steps to get a Ukrainian Residency / Visa to stay. I have lived in Thailand, France, Japan, and and many other places. Arrived in October and I want to stay. I travel about every other weekend somewhere in EU and ...
Jim, The red stamp IS your Visa...Ukraine has a Visa free regime agreement for some countries, one of which you are a resident of. After that time runs out {90 days} you have a few options: 1. Invest $100,000 in Ukraine as a business...I just ... Read More
Cost of living in Ukraine by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Ukraine[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Ukraine. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Hi, Was checking COLI and stumbled across this site. Adding some current costs for Kiev. > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an accommodation in Ukraine?) I have paid a range of monthly rent from $750 to our current ... Read More