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hayesyg23

hayesyg23

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American expat in the United Arab Emirates

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6

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42

About me

American

Lives in Abu Dhabi

Speaks English . Portuguese, and some Spanish (working on learning more), and some portuguese

Registration: 18 November 2011

About

Im from chicago and I am currently in UAE
Interests: culture, basketball, networking, , arts

My expat journey

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Chicago, United Arab Emirates

Since May 2012

Chicago, United Arab Emirates

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Aug 2014 - May 2015

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

May 2014 - Jul 2014

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sept 2012 - May 2013

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Montevideo, Uruguay

Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

Montevideo, Uruguay

Chicago, USA

Jan 2000 - Jan 2009

Chicago, USA

basketball

Activity

hayesyg23
hayesyg23 replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

Cost of living in Buenos Aires by Julien

I wish I could live in Buenos Aires one day! I heard prices are interesting there ... if you are or if you've been living in BA, can you share your experience of prices with us? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...

hayesyg23

inflation is making everything rise but the dollar is still for times to the peso. As far as food goes, anything that is imported will be heavily taxed!! So bring your own spices, sauces, dressings, syrups, peanut butter etc. Meat and other basics ... Read More

hayesyg23
hayesyg23 replied to a thread
14 years ago
lkgtomove

Living in Buenos Aires as an African American by lkgtomove

I am considering moving with my family to Buenos Aires. I am married to an African American man with two kids. If someone could shed light on the city's treatment toward African Americans, it would be much appreciated.:)

hayesyg23

Yes I would have to agree with both comments. when i first arrived in Argentina last year, I did think of the stares at first as racist, but I was totally wrong. The people here are really curious because it is a rare site for them. It will take a ... Read More

hayesyg23
hayesyg23 replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Buenos Aires by expat.com

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

hayesyg23

I agree as well it is hard to find friends here, but if you think about it, it is hard to find good friends anywhere jaja. In BA I think the biggest thing is that you have to get comfortable with being odd or different. Be yourself and be out going ... Read More

hayesyg23
hayesyg23 replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Going out in Buenos Aires by expat.com

Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Buenos Aires? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!

hayesyg23

Palermo has great night life I hear Read More