Edson Vidales
@EdMontreal
Canadian looking for information about Germany
Forum posts
25
Contacts
6
About me
Canadian
Lives in Cologne District, North Rhine-
Registration: 13 July 2010
Is the situation really bad?
Hi There, I think it depends on the style of life you are used to. They say that your rent shouldn't be more that 30 % of your income, so in the case of a 2500 salary you would be at a 750 EU/month place. I think nowadays that amount is possible ... Read More
Lithuanian people for language exchange? (Espa帽ol/English/ Francais)
Hi Ed, Don't forget you can post an advert on classifieds Barcelona, under section "community" ;) Melissathanks Melissa!!! Read More
Lithuanian people for language exchange? (Espa帽ol/English/ Francais)
Hi there. I am looking for Lithuanian people who would like to have a language exchange. I have not idea about Lithuanian but to learn the basic stuff would be enough for me. please if you are interested just send me a pvt message. Regards, ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Hi there, Two years ago I wrote this message and as blacktsalagi said I am happy to see people are interested in the subject. I can say that definitively this is a matter that continues irritating me, although it is different now, I guess after ... Read More
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 ...
hey Kay, still looking for more friends :) I am also looking for friends Ed Read More
Expat blog meetup - Friday 11th November by JPope
So, we haven't had an expat meetup from this forum for a while (that actually happens and people come to), so let's have one! We'll be meeting on the 11th November: London Bar, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 34 at about 8pm. Anyone who fancies coming ...
-Hi Guys, Just wanted to know if anybody is interested in also go later to the Sotavento Event so I can put you in the list. If yes, just send me private message so we do not make a mess in this post =) Cheers, Ed Read More
Expat blog meetup - Friday 11th November by JPope
So, we haven't had an expat meetup from this forum for a while (that actually happens and people come to), so let's have one! We'll be meeting on the 11th November: London Bar, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 34 at about 8pm. Anyone who fancies coming ...
Hi JPope, Yes, the company Full size is part of the companies I work with. They are organizing a party this Friday at Sotavento. The party starts at 10 pm and there will be Pica pica to start with. After that is the dancing time. I can get ... Read More
Expat blog meetup - Friday 11th November by JPope
So, we haven't had an expat meetup from this forum for a while (that actually happens and people come to), so let's have one! We'll be meeting on the 11th November: London Bar, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 34 at about 8pm. Anyone who fancies coming ...
Hi Everybody, I was talking to a guy in my company and they are organizing with Sotavento an event at 10 pm on friday. There will be a buffet pica pica. I can get us for free to the event. I would need to know the number of people who want to go so ... Read More
Expat blog meetup - Friday 11th November by JPope
So, we haven't had an expat meetup from this forum for a while (that actually happens and people come to), so let's have one! We'll be meeting on the 11th November: London Bar, C/ Nou de la Rambla, 34 at about 8pm. Anyone who fancies coming ...
see you there guys!!! I will invite a couple of friends also. cheers, Ed Read More
How to make friends in Barcelona by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Barcelona :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Uhhmm, I know a Brazilian place in Enrique Granados St. They prepare drinks made with fresh juice. Do not if this is interesting for you, I think they also have beer. If you guys are interested please let me know and I will go ask for more ... Read More
How to make friends in Barcelona by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Barcelona :top: [b]Which are your best ...
When and where? Im in Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Hi, I'm French/Canadian (have lived in Montreal)and I experience some racism here. Almost everyday I heard racist comment here. At the "tienda de la loteria" the woman looking at a chinese family told us (sin verguenza): "all these chinese, ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here. I've been spending a lot of time in Barcelona for the last 4 or so years but only lived here a few months and due to my friends have met a wide ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Dude , I also have faced this kind of situations. I won't say a racist issue but in my last post i did write about this closed attitude of local people with non catalan-no spanish speaking people.As if they are not interested any more to mingle ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Hi Ed, What you wrote is unfortunately true, it is a hard struggle whe have to lead daily together. You should contact SOS Racismo and try always to get proofs (record their comments with your mobile, have witnesses contact data.) You should also ... Read More
Import from overseas.
I used the services from this guys. They told me they have offices in many countries: EURO TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL Paolo Iacampo (ext. 101) Direct: 514-321-2770 Toll free: 1-888-623-0028 Customer Service paolo@internicmovingservices.com Just be ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona.
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ... Read More
Import from overseas.
Hi Aisylu, Are you talking about commercial stuff or personal effects? I brought my stock from Canada and I didn麓t have any problem with customs. cheers, Ed Read More
Some experience to share.. by indianabroad
Hello fellow expats, This is Sougata here from Barcelona. Though am living here since last year Dec and working a PhD student at UPF, but am a not a regular at this site since now..:(( But now i am really interested to make some cool friends as my ...
Hi guys, I am also in. Read More
New in Barcelona by EdMontreal
Hi everybody, I am a new expat in town and I am looking for friends. I am a Mexi-Canadian guy from Montreal and I am in my second day in Barcelona. Unfortunately I missed the 天美麻豆 party but I would interested about meeting you in the next ...
Hi JP, Thanks for the invitation. It is supposed that i will be working in Amsterdam this weekend but if they cancel I will be definitively join to the picnic. Where are you meeting? cheers, Ed Read More
New in Barcelona by EdMontreal
Hi everybody, I am a new expat in town and I am looking for friends. I am a Mexi-Canadian guy from Montreal and I am in my second day in Barcelona. Unfortunately I missed the 天美麻豆 party but I would interested about meeting you in the next ...
Hi Steve, At least one year, a company brought me here. why? Read More
Dentist
Hi Jpope. can you give us the info of the dentis who treated you? thanks Ed Read More
Looking for friends by jacqui.hw
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Hello Everybody, I am a Canadian with Mexican roots. I was invited to work in Barcelona and so I decided to take the risk. i speak English, French and Spanish. I would like to meet people so please do not hesitate to drop me a line to go to the ... Read More
New in Barcelona by EdMontreal
Hi everybody, I am a new expat in town and I am looking for friends. I am a Mexi-Canadian guy from Montreal and I am in my second day in Barcelona. Unfortunately I missed the 天美麻豆 party but I would interested about meeting you in the next ...
Thanks a lot Arlette, I will read the posts and see how I can participate =) cheers, Edson Read More
New in Barcelona
Hi everybody, I am a new expat in town and I am looking for friends. I am a Mexi-Canadian guy from Montreal and I am in my second day in Barcelona. Unfortunately I missed the 天美麻豆 party but I would interested about meeting you in the next ... Read More