Barry O'Leary
@Bazseville
English expat in Spain
Forum posts
25
About me
English
Lives in Seville
Speaks English, Spanish, 8 words in Thai, four words in Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
Is the Eurozone on the verge of collapse? by James
The European economic crisis remains in the news like a plague. I can't recall at any point in my lifetime anything that has been the focus of more news reports and run longer than this crisis except for the Vietnam war. Obviously the European ...
Hi William, Thanks for getting this conversation rolling. I live in Seville, Spain, where I've been for the last 7 years. The situation is bleak over here, about 500,000 Spaniards have left Spain in the last year to look for better opportunities ... Read More
Hi-Interested in info on being an expat EFL teacher in Latin America
Hi Annet, Thanks for starting this post. I'm an EFL teacher too, been doing it for nearly 10 years now. I live in Ecuador, and Brazil while I travelled and taught English in South America. I've also taught in Australia and Thailand, now I'm settled ... Read More
A few questions about asian countries. by Anton_
Hi everyone, There's a question that bothers me since a few months, i'd like to move abroad, this is something i plan since a few years, now, i graduated, worked, but i still dont know exactly which asian country would be the best to work and live ...
Hi Anton, Welcome to the club. Personally I'd go for Thailand. I lived there as an English teacher and loved it. The main negative aspect is that you have to leave the country now and then to get a visa stamp. What do you want to do in the country? ... Read More
3 month visit
Hiya, I'd recommend Quito for sure, it can be a bit dangerous at times but it's a good base if you like hiking. You can visit a few locals villages too, banos, otavalo are pretty good. Have a look at this section I have on my blog about Ecuador ... Read More
What do you hate about living in Spain?
Good Morning to all you expats out in Spain. Don't get me wrong, I love living in Spain, but some things get on my goat. Despite being in Seville for 7 years I still get treated like a guiri most places I go, the litter and dog poo drives me mad, ... Read More
Best place to live in Brazil...
Hi Guys, I lived in Salvador, Bahia, for four months a few years back as a TEFL teacher. I'd be interested to know what everyone thinks the best place to live is. I had a great time in Bahia; the carnival was amazing, my students were great, and ... Read More
How do you know if TEFL is for you?
I've been TEFLing for 9 years and have lived in Ecuador, Brazil, Australia, Thailand and Spain. Is anyone thinking of getting into TEFL and not sure what they are letting themselves in for? I'd be happy to answer any questions if you have any ... Read More
Which is the best country to study english in Europe? by Noslen
Hi everyone, As you know, it is lot easier to learn a foreign language in a country where it is spoken. I麓d like to ask you about the best country to study english in Europe. Does anyone suggest a school ? All advices will be welcomed. Thanks in ...
As an English man I'd say England, but only if you've got some money and are up for living in the cold. I loved Australia and the students I taught there loved it too. I'd have stayed there if it was closer to home. Ireland would be pretty cool too, ... Read More
Why did you choose the country you live in?
Hi Guys, Doing a bit of research into why Expats live where they live. I've lived in Ecuador, Brazil, Thailand, Australia and now Spain. I chose to stay here in Seville mainly because I fell in love, got married last year. But I came here ... Read More
Where to live by Quito by mikejody
Greetings, we are considering moving to *somewhere* near Quito, from Ohio in the US, and wonder if someone can give us suggestions based on the following interests: We want to live somewhere not crowded, a little bit away from hustle and bustle, ...
I quite liked Otavalo (about 2 hours from Quito) while I was there, and Banos (3 hours) would have been a quiet place to live. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Great to see this has started a bit of a discussion. By the sounds of things I wish I'd had longer to explore the smaller cities in Ecuador. I always thought that Guayaquil could be dangerous and liked the idea of chilling in Cuenca for a while. ... Read More
Did you get robbed in Brazil? by Bazseville
Brilliant Brazil.... Whenever carnival time in Feb comes round I remember my time in Brazil, the carnival, the parties, the problems. I loved Brazil but I got off to a bad start when my bag got nicked at the bus station in Rio. Has anyone else ...
Thanks for your comments guys. To be honest when I got robbed in Quito it was probably my fault, wrong place wrong time, but in Rio it was different. I was sitting on my own in a cafe, early in the morning with a few families around, when a kid ... Read More
Did you get robbed in Brazil?
Brilliant Brazil.... Whenever carnival time in Feb comes round I remember my time in Brazil, the carnival, the parties, the problems. I loved Brazil but I got off to a bad start when my bag got nicked at the bus station in Rio. Has anyone else ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador...
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ... Read More
Hello from many places including Spain, Ecuador, Brazil, Thailand.
Hi Guys, I've been a member for a while but I've just started reading again. Why not have a look at my blog for expat issues on Ecuador,Brazil, Thailand, Australia, and Spain. http://teachingenglishinaforeignland.blogspot.com/ Thanks Bazteach Read More
Everything you need to know about the Strike tomorrow
Morning fellow expats, I've written a blog about the strike tomorrow, be interested to know your views, whether you are going to participate, or not? Have a look here. sevillexpat.blogspot.com/2010/09/strike-one-strike-two-strike-three-were.html Read More
Living in Andalusia by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Andalusia, or you used to work and live in Andalusia. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Andalusia? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? ...
I've lived in Seville for 5 years. At the start it took me a while to get used to the local's mentality, sometimes Sevillianos can be closed minded, but now I'm engaged to a Sevilliana and wouldn't have it any other way. I love Seville, but you ... Read More
Anyone been to Fuerteventura?
Hi Guys, Off to Fuerteventura for 12 days on Wednesday and wondered if anyone had any tips on places to go or to steer clear of? Any comments would be great. Cheers Read More