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Volunteer Opportunities in Angola

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Luanda
My husband might take a job in Angola. I know I can't work there unless I'm already working before I get there, but I'm interested in volunteering somewhere. I speak excellent Portuguese (grew up in Brazil) and have excellent project management skills. I'd probably prefer something where I could use the Portuguese -- holding bake sales in the American compound doesn't hold a lot of charm. Are there opportunities, how would I go about finding one, and how would I go about making sure I'd have some modicum of safety?

Cost of living in Centurion area in South Africa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, Please let me know the cost of living in Centurion area in South Africa for a family of three (me, my wife and my daughter)? My wife is a housewife and my 3 yrs daughter is going to play school now. Please let me know the rate in this area. It will help me to calculate my monthly budget. Thanks.

inexpensive public swiming pools or gyms in Barcelona

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
I have recently moved to Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, and am struggling to find a local gym or swimming pool. i like to swim a few times a week before or after work, but have not been able to find a swimming pool that is local and not too expensive. Any help would be great.

Avoiding quarantine when importing your pet to Singapore

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Is there any way to avoid quarantine for your pet in Singapore? I want to bring Ruffles, my 10-year-old bulldog with me, and I just know he's not going to take to life in a cage for 30 days very kindly. He's tempermental as is, but I can't bear the thought of parting with him - he's part of the family.

Finding work as a trailing spouse in Singapore

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
I'll be coming to Singapore, as - gulp - a trailing spouse and I'm desperate to find some kind of work to fill my time. I used to be a part-time software designer, but I promise, that doesn't make me asocial. I'm open to anything, volunteer work, committee chairing, or freelance stuff. Can anyone recommend any good resources that I can consult to find something?

As an expat do you own property in your home country or purchase elsewhere?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi, I recently moved to France after 18 years in the Middle East. I'm still an expat just nearer to home. Since home is the UK and I don't like the rain, I decided that the South of France ticked many of my boxes. I now work in real estate and I wondered if there were many other expats like me - meaning lived away for a long time but still want to invest their money in Europe which is considered a more stable housing market. Is this true? And if it is, how do you search for properties when you're located so far away?

How do I connect with expats in India?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Mumbai
HI, I have a franchise opportunity that is ideal for expats in India who are financially stable or looking for a second income with flexibility. There's nothing dodgy about this and it's not a get rich scheme either, just good old fashioned work but with flexibility. Some financial investment from you would also be required. In return full marketing and technical support is provided along with annual conferences and a chance to meet with your peer group to share ideas and successes. Please send me your email if you'd like more information. Thanks Emma

Recycling in Zurich?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zurich
I keep reading things telling me that i'll have to recycle in Zurich, and that if not, I'll end up paying a lot for trash bags. Can anyone explain this, and explain how recycling i Zurich works. Here in South Africa you  have to take your recycling to special points around the city, if you want it collected you have to pay a private service.

Should I bring/import my car to Zurich, Switzerland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Zurich
Trying to decide if I should bring my 2009 Range Rover Sport with me to Zurich. My wife and my two little girls are accompanying me, so it even though I'm aware of the efficient local transport system, it still may be necessary to have private transit. Comments welcome from anyone who's experienced importing a car to Switzerland.

Visit visa for South African travelling to Switzerland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Switzerland
Hi, I'm a South African looking to visit an American expat friend I have who's living in Switzerland, and I was wondering if I need to get any type of tourist visa. My American friend said all she needed was a passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel the first time she visited.

Choosing a health insurance provider in Switzerland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Switzerland
Any advice on choosing a health insurance provider in Switzerland? We're moving to Zurich, and in the past we've always just accepted whatever provider our employer (in the US) chose for us. Does coverage differ between providers - what can we expect to pay per year per person?

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