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Anyone got any info on how the healthcare in Canada compares to that of the NHS in the UK? Any insights into the good, the bad and the ugly of the Canadian healthcare system welcome!

I'm an expat in Australia and am trying to find out about the LAFHA. I've heard different things about the possibility of the LAFHA in Australia being abolished. Is it true? Please help!

I'm moving to Rome in June and will be there for the next year at least. I'm trying to decide if it's worth buying a car in Italy or should I rahter just rely on the public transport in Rome?

Hi i am an Indian. I have been offered job in Abu Dhabi in travel agency and my salary is 5000 AED .What is the cost of living for Bachelor (Accomodation and food)...?

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I can't seem to find information on the after-school activities offered by Horizon School in Dubai. I've heard it's a good school but I want to check what extra-curricular activities the school offers. Any expat parents have kids there?

I'm thinking of taking a gap year to work and live in Indonesia. Can anyone tell me what it's like moving to Indonesia? I'm particularly worried about the culture shock aspect, as I come from Europe and am not Muslim. Any insights welcome!

Does anyone have any experiences of looking for accommodation in New York City. I'm talking about long term rentals in shared apartments. Any sources you can recommend?

Last june we moved into a house we bought near evian. We went home in sept to do paperwork for long term visa. When we came back,we were told to present ourselves at office in anncey which we did,months later after no follow up,we called,answer was ,still processing. Now here it is april, still nothing,another call and the answer was oh,you have to go to grenoble. We are no strangers to expat life and understand the chaos and non information. We now have to find this mystery office, which it seems, closed till 23. All we have is phone number.

I've heard the American School of Dubai is one of the most expensive schools in Dubai - is the standard of education worth it? Do any expat parents have thoughts on ASD to share?

I have been approached with a potential job opertunity in Abu Dhabi, they have mention £70,000.00 + childrens education (up to 3 children up to 18) but we have to find our own accomodation. I have found lots of different views on houses / flats, £20,000.00 to £30,000.00 for a family of four, is that about right? The bottom line is, can I support my family on that?

I'm sent (for the next 12 month at least) from my international company (based in Germany) to Norway - to represent our company here as well locally. But I'm still an employee of my german company, getting my salary from there. My company has no branch office in Norway till now. this is in process of negotiation with our german lawyer + tax office right now. BUT my question, how about registering myself?, I'm german, means EU-citizen but staying for more than 6 month (at least 12 month) in Norway. Thx for any response! Jenny

Can an American ONG hire an expat as local and pay him local fee

Looking for parents in Abu Dhabi who can give advice on the best british schools in the city offering an English curriculum? I know about the British International School which looks great, but are there others and can you give feedback? 

Where do the expatriates in Kerala stay? What is the cost of accommodation?

I am working on the Study Road, an academic program for which students cycle from Istanbul to Beijing. We are considering to buy a car or bus in Istanbul for our use. Do you know where I can find the formalities concerning this and if it is possible to cross the border to Iran or Azjerbajan and after to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan and China? Thanks a lot!!

I have got an offer from MOH Sadi in Hail city.Can you please guide me about life in Hail for an Indian family.Are there any Indian International schools?

Hi, does anybody know how much a local expert earns in the german development cooperation (KfW, GiZ)? I am an expat but will be payed as a local expert. Thanks for any infos.

Thinking of relocating to Australia from the UK. Anyone know what the education system in Australia is like, Sydney in particular. We have two teenage daughters who would have to complete their schooling there. Any recommendations for good schools in Sydney?

I'm moving to Saudi Arabia soon, but I'm worried about the fact that I am a Christian and the country seems to be very Islamic. I've heard that there are no Christian churches in Saudi. Is this true? I want to be take my bible with me, but will I be able to, and will I still be able to practice my own religion in Saudi Arabia? 

is there a such thing as Sufficient Traveller's Fund fee to have on you to be able to leave nigeria. A supposed girlfriend has told me she has to have a required amount on her for safe travel from nigeria to the USA called Sufficient Traveller's Fund. She got me email from embassy and the guy wrote back that she does. I have also emailed on my own other places and got replys also stating you have to be able to show 6 months of accounts or statements assuring you can be able to leave the country of nigeria.

1.Do the no. of rooms include the reception/living room or does it indicate the no. of bedrooms? 2. What does one and a half room mean?

Will be relocating in June/July 2012 with 16 yr old who is not that academic are there any options if does not achieve high gcse grades?

We're moving to Abu Dhabi with our two children (9 and 15) and we're still not sure about schools in the emirate. Time is running out and we have to make a decision soon! Anyone got any info about the best schools to send your kids to in Abu Dhabi? Realy need help here!

Where can I get a Yellow Fever Vaccination in Jeddah Saudi Arabia

can u take over the counter painkillers- eg co codamol into qatar? or are they availibal there?only going on a visit basis but would like to clarify just dont want to run into trouble!if its on prescription does that make a diff?are there any restrictions on what prescription medication u can take in? i take regular mecication for blood pressure?thank you in advance suzzannax