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@meamop
American expat in Spain
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About me
American
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks English, French, Spanish
Registration: 08 August 2013
English girls want to make new friends - been in BCN 6 weeks by kaylaurabarcelona
Hi Guys, Both my girlfriend and I moved to Barca 6 weeks ago. Now we're starting to feel a bit more settled so we're looking to make new friends. We already hang out with a group of people I know from back home in Manchester. But we're looking to ...
Hello! I'm an American who has lived in bcn for about 6 months. Always looking to meet new people! I can be reached at aeomoore@gmail.com! Read More
Let's meet in Barcelona! by RedJetta805
Hola! I'm an American who will be staying in Barcelona for 8 weeks. As my 40th birthday was fast approaching, I decided to seize the moment and travel the world for several months. So, I quit my job in California and have traveled to New ...
hi Amanda j roberts and others! i'd love to meet in bcn one day. i live near the universitat metro but i can meet anywhere! Read More
Let's meet in Barcelona! by RedJetta805
Hola! I'm an American who will be staying in Barcelona for 8 weeks. As my 40th birthday was fast approaching, I decided to seize the moment and travel the world for several months. So, I quit my job in California and have traveled to New ...
The American Society of Barcelona is having their monthly mixer Wednesday night, 09/07. I will be there! http://www.amersoc.com/index.php/en/events Read More
Let's meet in Barcelona! by RedJetta805
Hola! I'm an American who will be staying in Barcelona for 8 weeks. As my 40th birthday was fast approaching, I decided to seize the moment and travel the world for several months. So, I quit my job in California and have traveled to New ...
Hey! I am an American and live in Barcelona. I´d love to meet up and meet new people! Read More
American girl looking to meet people by allie22175
¡Hola! My name is Allie and I'm a new au pair here in Barcelona. I have only been here for a week now and I really want to meet more people and do more things. If any one wants to grab coffee or something that would be great.
Hello! I just moved to Barcelona, too. I am American and don´t know many people yet! I work weekends but I am available Friday and Saturday nights! Read More
Indonesia, planning on moving to Barcelona Next year,
Hello! I am also moving to Barcelona next month and I'm looking forward to getting to know this fantastic city and all the people who live there. :) Read More
cost of living in barcelona by Eeva84
Hi guys, I have been offered a job in barca and have been trying to search for realistic spenditure per month for a single person, one bedroom appartment close to centre, utility etc etc. Can someone give me an indication? Cheers:)
Hello! I also have just been offered a job outside of Barcelona but I plan to live in the city. Read More
Hello all! by Nick1049
I decided to register after reading some of the questions and replies. I have been considering to make the big move to Cambodia. I have visited once and enjoyed it. I am single with no family and no children so nothing here for me. i have managed ...
Great! I have a ton of teacher friends over here who I'd be happy to introduce you to once you arrive. Most of them participated in the Language Corps program when they got here. I think it's like a one-month program. Getting a teaching gig here ... Read More
Hello all! by Nick1049
I decided to register after reading some of the questions and replies. I have been considering to make the big move to Cambodia. I have visited once and enjoyed it. I am single with no family and no children so nothing here for me. i have managed ...
Hey Nick! Great decision you're making! I did the same thing, just came over without a job. I was lucky enough to know one person here who knew all the right people in the field I was looking into: publishing. What field of work are you interested ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Hey Rey! Just sent you a private message. I moved here from DC, as well! Great city. Read More
Moving to Phnum Penh
Hi Bram! I am a bit newer than you (moved here in August) but can strongly recommend "Move to Cambodia", a book by Lina Goldberg. You may not be able to get it delivered here in PP, but you can get info from her website: http://www. ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Hey Gabrielle! I read that book before I came, too, and it was pretty helpful. But I found "Move to Cambodia" by Lina Goldberg to be the most helpful! I still refer to it after a month and a half of living here. Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Sounds like you're in a great place and you have a good attitude about moving here and being open to new experiences! I think you'll really like it here. The people, both local and foreign, are very friendly. Feel free to keep in touch as you plan ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Matthew: Yes, I took the plunge. I planned for about a month, sold a LOT of my belongings, and then I was on my way! It was a bit scary, but I knew it was a good decision for me, and I haven't regretted it at all! My first few days here were spent ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Hey Matthew! It's so exciting that you're moving here! I just moved here in August from D.C., and I didn't have a job or an apartment lined up, but I did have a friend who I crashed with for a few nights till I found something, which only took a few ... Read More
health insurance! ASAP! by meamop
I just moved to Phnom Penh and I plan to stay for multiple years. I need a CHEAP health insurance policy that covers basic medical care and also includes evacuation/expatriation costs. HELP! ASAP!
cheap=inexpensive=not a lot of money=under $80 a month Read More
health insurance! ASAP!
I just moved to Phnom Penh and I plan to stay for multiple years. I need a CHEAP health insurance policy that covers basic medical care and also includes evacuation/expatriation costs. HELP! ASAP! Read More
Send international money by meamop
Hi all, Does anyone know a way I can send money on a monthly basis to pay my bills that I have pending back in the United States? My bank here in Cambodia does not offer online banking. Do I need to open another account with a bank here that offers ...
that's the problem, i don't have money in my US account. i need to add money from my cambodian account, so i need to transfer but i'm having difficulty. Read More
Send international money by meamop
Hi all, Does anyone know a way I can send money on a monthly basis to pay my bills that I have pending back in the United States? My bank here in Cambodia does not offer online banking. Do I need to open another account with a bank here that offers ...
a bankbook isn't a priority for me. i just want a bank that provides online banking. Read More
Send international money by meamop
Hi all, Does anyone know a way I can send money on a monthly basis to pay my bills that I have pending back in the United States? My bank here in Cambodia does not offer online banking. Do I need to open another account with a bank here that offers ...
i have a bank account in the united states and here, but the one i have here through my employer doesn't offer online banking, so i need to open another account so i can pay bills online back in the U.S. i'm going to try acleda. i've heard good ... Read More
Send international money
Hi all, Does anyone know a way I can send money on a monthly basis to pay my bills that I have pending back in the United States? My bank here in Cambodia does not offer online banking. Do I need to open another account with a bank here that offers ... Read More
Pchum Ben Day: What is going to be CLOSED?
I know Ancestor's Holiday is approaching. Does anyone know what will be closed during this time? i may have family coming to visit but i want to make sure there will be things for us to do. thanks! Read More
Phnom Penh Sports Club? Other gyms? by meamop
Has anyone been to PP Sports club? I am looking for a gym and this is one close to my house and prices seem reasonable. Or, does anyone have any other inexpensive gym recommendations near Russian Mkt? Thanks!
I just bought a 10-visit pass to PP sports club for $35. I wanted to try it out for a bit until I made a better decision. Read More
Phnom Penh Sports Club? Other gyms? by meamop
Has anyone been to PP Sports club? I am looking for a gym and this is one close to my house and prices seem reasonable. Or, does anyone have any other inexpensive gym recommendations near Russian Mkt? Thanks!
do you have any other information about it, like the costs, the name, a website or phone number? Read More
Phnom Penh Sports Club? Other gyms?
Has anyone been to PP Sports club? I am looking for a gym and this is one close to my house and prices seem reasonable. Or, does anyone have any other inexpensive gym recommendations near Russian Mkt? Thanks! Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
I'm a writer and editor, but I also have a nursing degree and have been a nurse for a few months here in the states, so I'm open to anything job-wise! Read More
How Do You Transfer Money to Cambodia? by anthonyteo
Does anyone know what's the best/easiest way to transfer money to Cambodia? I wanted to use Paypal at first, but turns out you need a Visa to open an account in Cambodia. So I need to find other means of doing so now. Any advice?
can I transfer money to someone back in the US if I keep my American bank account? Read More
Medicine availability?
Does anyone know if there's any way to check before I come over if pharmacies in PP carry a certain medication? I'm on a brand-name drug in the US that does not have a generic equivalent so I want to make sure PP would have it. Thanks! Read More
I'm moving there!
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks! Read More