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How risky is it to move to Florida with all these hurricanes around?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Miami, FL
Hi everyone

I've been offered a great job in Florida, and in light of all these recent hurricanes, I'm rethinking it. I know it's hurricane season and such, but if I'm constantly worrying about evacuating every year, I don't know if it's worth it. I'm also not from a place where natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes occur, so I have no experience or any idea if the media frenzy about it has any merit.

Where can we meet British and international expats in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by ElizabethBennet on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, we have just moved to Abu Dhabi from Singapore and would like to get in touch with British and international expats. We were members of the British Association in Singapore. Does something like this exist in Abu Dhabi? Thank you in advance for your help!!!

Medicine/Pharmacy question in Madeira

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Submitted by Jotunhammer on
Destination: Portugal
So, Im going for a extended stay in Madeira. and I am taking some painkillers called Citodon in swedish, they are 500mg paracetamol and 30mg codein and I was wondering if that is possible to attain in Portugal/Maderia through the local pharmacy and how hard it is to get, I do have prescription in sweden, in swedish. How would I go about attaining that while I am in Madeira?

is it possible to be granted a work permit for Israel without a degree / tertiary qualification?

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Submitted by jim81 on
Destination: Israel
I have been offered a job in Israel, and my potential employer is arranging the work permit for me. I am a mecahnical designer working in the engineering industry, and have around 10 years experience. I have no "higher" qualification, only time served experience (apart from secondary school qualifications, of course).

Applying for Codice Fiscale in Italy before/after moving?

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Submitted by hewhoisdom on
Destination: Italy
Greetings! I'm just beginning my journey to Italy. I'm going to go slow about this because it's going to be a big change for me. I am a USA/Italian dual citizenship (with passports) residing in the USA. My first question regards Codice Fiscale. Is it wise to obtain this before moving to Italy? I would move there over a year from now. Thanks in advance for your advice.

Is there a visa in Canada only for living, not working?

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Submitted by Lone Wolf on
Destination: Vancouver

From next year, I will have the possibility to work in an American company as a service technician. The company will provide me the working visa for USA. I want to live in Vancouver, BC - Canada (the company policies allows me that). What kind of visa do I need in order to live in Canada and how can I apply for it? I don’t want a working permit for Canada, only a permit to live there for me and my family (wife and 6 years old kid). Thanks, Dan

Info about Grantham UK?

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Submitted by goddessoftheroad on
Destination: The United Kingdom

Hello all, I've read that the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire is reasonably commutable to London and offers rather affordable housing. Can anyone tell me what the town is like? What it's reputation is (if it has any)? Is it a crime riddled area and that's why the housing cost seems low or an undesirable place to live? Thanks for any info or resources! -nancy

Advice for starting a Business in Mexico

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Submitted by mich03 on
Destination: Mexico

Hi! I'm a University student, studying a business and innovation topic and was interested in interviewing someone who does business (owner or worker) in Mexico. I have read the page on starting a business in Mexico but am required to actually interview someone for an assignment. I would really appreciate it if someone could spare some of their time and first hand knowledge!! If someone could answer the following questions, I would really appreciate it. - Are you a business owner or worker? - What type of work/business do you do? - What made you do this type of work or start this business?

Visa for a dependant in Kuwait

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Submitted by ggp_1234 on
Destination: Kuwait
Hi I need one help. I am from India. I have got job offer of 1700 KWD per month as an Engineer in Kuwait. I am going to Kuwait this year. After six month I will bring my wife and children here. My mother is expired and My Father is single who is dependent on me as I am only son. My father is of 60 years age and healthy retired person. I have to bring him with me to Kuwait. I am ready to bear all cost of him. Is there any way I can bring him here on dependent visa? Does any body have bring his parents here on dependent visa? Does any body have any contact person who can help me?

Kindergartens for my son in Canada

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Submitted by Amarjeet Singh on
Destination: Canada
Hi there,
I am from India, currently working in UAE. Having 17 months kid. What I wanted that for the better and secure future of my son thinking to start his kindergarten in Canada. I am thinking that my wife and son can be relocated there and I can support them from UAE. Please suggest me.

Accomodation in Toronto with family and dog

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Submitted by Calanteli on
Destination: Toronto

My husband and I are looking to move to Toronto in the next year or so. We have a young son (currently a few months old) and a dog, who would be reloacting with us, and I would like some help in relation to sorting accommodation:

- Has anyone moved to Canada with young children and pets? If so, what was your experience, and what should we pay attention to?

Bed and breakfast accommodation in Dublin

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Submitted by ansari_sa on
Destination: Dublin
We are visiting Dubline on 8th. September 2017 for 8 days. If any one can guide us to stay in any reasonable place like Bed & Breakfast included. We are looking a place near Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) as my daughter she is joining this college from September session. Best regards, Ansari

Where should I send my kids to school in the Netherlands?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: The Netherlands
Hi everyone

We're planning on relocating to the Netherlands next year, and want to really do our research properly. I hope someone here can help me out. I've been considering sending my kids to a public school (they're both young enough to fit in nicely, I think) and since we haven't decided on where we plan to live, I'd rather settle in an area close to a good school. I will be working in The Hague, and we're quite keen to find a place to stay outside of the city.

Is it safe to move to Barcelona after the recent terror attacks?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
Hi guys,

I hope there are some expats or travellers in Spain that can help me out here.

I've got a great job offer in Barcelona and I'm due to move on the 1st of  September. Everything is pretty much sorted and my family and I were excited to make the move but the terror attacks that took place last week have put a bit of a dampner on things. What is safety like in the city at the moment? Are the authorities on high alert? Do you feel safe living in Barcelona right now? 

Moving to Ireland as an adult dependant

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Submitted by bacall5 on
Destination: Ireland
Hello! I am the mother of two British/American adult children. Father born and living in Leeds, U.K.. My Son is moving to Ireland for school, work and family. My Daughter and I will be joining him in March 2017. I am American and hold only an American passport. Is it true? My 24 year old Son can sponsor me to move to Ireland as I am disabled and financially dependent on him? If so, how long until I would get a residance card- then work? Kindly, Lori

How to immigrate to Canada if you are 40 and above?

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Submitted by sabitaabiraman on
Destination: Canada
I am currently living in India and my brother lives in Canada and is a citizen. I wish to immigrate to Canada. I am planning to join a diploma course in computer programming for 2 years at Algonquin University. After completing my course I wish to apply for a work permit and hopefully will get a job in the same field and then apply for Canadian residency. I am above 40 and was thinking if this is the right way to go about immigrating to Canada.

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