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Looking for English fitness/yoga classes in Zurich ... Please help?

Destination: Zurich

Is anyone interested in or looking for dance or fitness classes in English? or are you interested in giving classes in English in the Zürich area?

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What is the cost of living in Malaysia like?

Destination: Malaysia

Hello, I am Malay from India. I am offered Job in KL-Malaysia with Gross salary of USD 2500/- Per month. Kindly advise whether it should be accepted and what would be cost of living, Cost of 1 bedded Rented House. I am planning to take my wife with me? What will be cost per month?

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How do I set up a business in Jamaica? Do I need a local lawyer?

Destination: Jamaica

Hi! I'm looking to start a business in Jamaica and looking for recommendations for good lawyers who can help me do this - regulations, taxation, incorporation. It will be in the insurance sector, so lawyers that are knowledgeable in this sector would be important. Have you worked with any good lawyers that you can recommend?

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How can I improve my English while living in Glasgow?

Destination: Glasgow

Do you have any idea of how could I speak more English in order to learn the language better? I want to improve my English. An idea could be speaking with people. I could do also volunter work. I studied physics and I have worked for a long time as a teacher.

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Is 10,000 AED per month a good salary in Abu Dhabi?

Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi, I have a job offer of AED 10,000 per month in Abu Dhabi, no food or accommodation facility. What I feel is this is a less amount of salary I was offered and I won't be able to live with that. But I want to confirm it from others. I have another job offer in hand with INR 100,000 per month in Mumbai. I live normal middle class life style, neither miser nor spendthrift. I don't want to share accommodation with others. Please assist. Regards, Parth

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Is this salary enough for a good lifestyle in Doha?

Destination: Qatar

Hi Shantalie, I have been given an onsite assignment to doha with a designation BA. the pay i am receiving is 11K QAR PM. with pick and drop facility to work location.is this a good pay to live in doha with my spouse. will there be any opportunity for new jobs if i will to work a while and switch MK

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Can I travel to my home country and return to Dubai at anytime by using the UAE work visa?

Destination: Dubai

I'm from india. I need a clarification about the rules and regulations regarding work permit and residency and employment visa in Dubai. I'm going to Dubai under a work visa. Can i travel to my home country and return to dubai at anytime by using the UAE work visa?

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What are the most important things to know when moving to Vietnam?

Destination: Vietnam

We are setting up a ways to help foreigner people who are preparing travel and living in Vietnam more convenient. So please let us know your opinions on the following issues: - For a foreigner: + The information that you really need in Vietnam? The issues such as accomodation, safety, entertainment place, make friends, etc + What is the most needed things in forum for foreigners? Sharing experiences topic, question and answer to social problems, etc + What do you hate in the Vietnam forum? and so on - For the Vietnamese: + What makes you willing to help foreigners?

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Can someone recommend a French public school in Belgium?

Destination: Belgium

Hi, can anyone help me find a french public school close to Overijse? We just moved here and can't find a french school for our kids. Thanks a lot

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Any advice on schools in Abu Dhabi?

Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi there

My two kids and I will be joining my husband in Abu Dhabi in a few months. I was just wondering whether anyone has any ideas for me to make sure that I choose the right school for them. This is new for all of us, so I'm a bit stressed and feeling lost. Any help or insight would be so welcome.

Thanks so much,

Kate

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Can I bring my TV and other small appliances from France (220V) to Singapore?

Destination: Singapore

I will be moving to Singapore... Does anyone have experience or recommendations regarding the relevance to bring my flat screen TV and other small kitchen appliances from France or simililar countries in Europe? The y are all 220V with a French plug, although I am not concerned with the plug, just need UK-equivalent adapter. Thanks!! Philippe

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What's the real estate sector like in Hong Kong?

Destination: Hong Kong

Hi, I just want to know if I would be able move from Dubai to Hong Kong to work in real estate sector? I have been working here for few years in Dubai in this field and i would like to know about this field in Hong Kong in terms of average yearly earning.

Thanks,

Joe Krait

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Anyone got any information on the Bandra Fair in Mumbai?

Destination: Mumbai

What is starting date of Bandra Fair 2014.

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How long does a visa for Dubai take to process?

Destination: Dubai

Please I want to know how many weeks it take for dubai employment visa to be ready? My company applied for the visa on the 10th of August 2014, which I was told is still being processed.

Could someone tell me how long this will take?

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What is the process for hiring foreign teachers to work in India?

Destination: India

I am planning to hire some ELA and special teachers from other countries for a igcse school in India.what is the process? Can we bring tham on exchange visa?

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How do I work as an English teacher in Dubai?

Destination: United Arab Emirates

How can I join ADNOC Company in the UAE as a teacher of English ?

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How do I solve internet/TV problems in Cyprus?

Destination: Cyprus

Hi I hope someone can help please we are going to be travelling back and forth to Cyprus as we have just bought an Apartment in Paphos.

We got the internet installed Primetel 6gb and an XBMC box so we can access all the English channels but when I go to the channels any of them they only download to 50% is there anything we can do.It keeps buffering and stopping.

Thanks for your help in advance

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Realtor fees for selling property in Italy?

Destination: Italy

Hello, I am a Canadian resident and am completing the sale of a small property in Italy. I have to pay the realtor a fee of 5000 euro + 1100 IVA . Is it correct that a non EU resident pays IVA on the realtor commission, or is it refundable ? Thanks MClark

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How do I find property to rent in Bangkok?

Destination: Thailand

Hi, I am currently preparing to move to Bangkok in 1 month; however, I have yet to find a place to live. If anyone is able to help point me in the right direction of where to go to search for rental properties, that would be amazing. Many thanks! John

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How much should we budget for the initial expenses of moving to Doha?

Destination: Doha

My husband and I are planning our relocation to Doha but concerned about how much money we need to pay for upfront costs such as accommodation fees, rent and car rental etc? Can anyone advise please?

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Living and working in Adelaide?

Destination: Adelaide

hi everyone i would like to get advice on renting a cheap apartment in adelaide cbd and cost of living in adelaide for a couple and 2 year old son and jobs for medical lab technician in adelaide. i will be reaching adelaide in january 2015 from india and do employers recruit expats from india while we are in india. please help thank you

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How much on average a Journalist/Sub Editor (in an English language newspaper) paid in Oman?

Destination: Oman

What is the cost of living in Singapore?

Destination: Singapore

Hello Everyone, I have been offered gross 5700 SGD per month. I'm married and moving with wife and no kid. Is it a good offer to afford a nice lifestyle in Singapore? What is tax rate currently? And it would be much appreciated if any one can help me with approx expenditure (rent+traveling+ medical+ food etc). What are advisable places for renting out and things need to keep in mind before moving in? Many thanks in Advance!

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What are some of the best schools in Abu Dhabi?

Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hi there. I've been offered a post at an oil company in Abu Dhabi, and was wondering if anyone had any insights on some of the international schools over there. Any opinions would be most welcome.

Thanks so much,

Phil S.

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Are there any good dance or music schools in Dubai?

Destination: Dubai

I'm new to Dubai and I'm looking for a great school for my daughter and myself. She's interested in vocals and I want her to take piano too. I also want a nice place to go to for dance classes. I recently got a flyer for an institute called Melodica Music and Dance Institute. On the flyer is a 150 DHS voucher which I thought was pretty awesome. They have so many choices to chose from. Has anyone looked into this place? I'd like to go check it out for myself soon but we're still swamped with unpacking and adjusting to our new lifestyle. Thanks!

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