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Sarah

@HasnaBelle

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Canadian expat in Vietnam

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Saigon

Speaks English, French, Turkish,

Registration: 30 December 2008

About

Interests: photography, tevision editing, human rights, film, social justice work, journalism

My expat journey

canadaguinea-conakryturkeyusavietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Since Oct 2010

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

California, USA

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

California, USA

Istanbul, T眉rkiye

Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

Istanbul, T眉rkiye

ESL teacher
no ethnic food!

Kamsar, Guinea Conakry

Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

Kamsar, Guinea Conakry

taught ESL in the mornings, and did photography in the afternoons and on weekends.
ESL teacher
everything! Africa is where my heart is... and Guineans are the most welcoming people around.
almost getting kidnapped/held hostage! ok, ok, and it could have done with a Starbucks :)

Toronto, Canada

Nov 1985 - Aug 2003

Toronto, Canada

Was born just outside of Toronto, and lived there until leaving for film school.
I rather enjoy the fact that most people are fluent in English, but I MUCH prefer to live in developing nations, or simply anywhere overseas.

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HasnaBelle replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Turkey by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Turkey. Don't forget to mention where in Turkey you are living. How much does it cost to live in Turkey? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus ...

Keep in mind that the current US>Lira exchange rate is about 1.48 ytl for every dollar. Also, the following information may only be applicable to Istanbul and area. > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) On a city bus, it's usually ... Read More

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HasnaBelle replied to a thread
16 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...

My American friends and I made some of our best Turkish friends by just buying beer, and going to drink in the park! We met some guys who were doing the same, they bummed a smoke, and now we're great friends. Actually, bumming a smoke from almost ... Read More