Linni
German expat in Lebanon
Forum posts
20
About me
German
Lives in Beirut
Registration: 19 September 2012
brands
Hi, it's funny, i am actually selling second hand designer goods in beirut. From my own experience as well as from observation the big luxury brands are what everybody wants. Michael Kors and of course Louis Vuitton are the most desired i ... Read More
The other side of the Lebanese postcard
Cover page: beautiful region, amazing food, nice weather, relaxed lifestyle, fun night life, anything-goes-attitude, luxury vs. simple lifestyles, liberality Back: never ending conflicts, chaos (electricity, traffic, regulations, etc.), ... Read More
Thinking about moving! Would appreciate some advice from you! by Arumat
Hey guys! How are you? I hope you're all doing great! My name is Fabian, i'm 24 years old, and i'm looking to move out of my country (Venezuela, South America). I'm from italian/spanish heritage, and i even have european passport. I speak fluent ...
Hi! i think Lebanon is a very nice place to live in....especially (and don't take this the wrong way, this is by no means meant insulting) if you have before lived in countries where some things just don't always work (electricity, traffic, ... Read More
Life in Lebanon by GretchenViaMiami
Lost in translation?! Currently trying to figure out if we shall stay living in Lebanon or return to States. We love many things about Lebanon but it's a big change for us. We need to find an apartment (we can not live with in-laws forever), ...
Hi, I'm German and I too am going to have a child in 6 weeks inshallah! have you made up your mind yet? regarding health care you should not worry! if you have money for a proper insurance you get the best treatment. the hospitals r great and ... Read More
Registering a birth in Lebanon
if it is already too late to reply to this thread then sorry....if not: a child born to foreign parents go register the baby at their embassy. But as far as I know it also needs to get registered at the district office as well (since my husband is ... Read More
Birth Preparation Courses / Midwives in Beirut??
Thanks a lot for the response....like i said any feedback is appreciated....feeling very overwhelmed sometimes :-) Take care! Read More
Birth Preparation Courses / Midwives in Beirut??
Hi you guys, I have been trying to find out whether there are any decent Prenatal courses in Beirut....since I am originally from Germany where offers of such kind are plenty I am starting to get a little worried about pregnancy in Lebanon :-S ... Read More
going to live in bangkok
hi, you do not have to enroll in university if you want to study Thai. You can simply enroll in a Language School. You can find tonnes of them online. Read More
information about school in Bangkok and ask for ED visa
hi, what do you mean by school? university? college? high school? let me know...there are sooo many! Read More
looking for a full-time job in bkk (can speak russian and english ) by Yanina87
Hi to all^^ I'm resident of bangkok and now i looking a full-time job, please if anyone can help with advice i will be very grateful.
Hi, check out jobsDB.co.th but i have to tell you from experience it is not easy to find a job in Thailand as a foreigner (especially not the kind you want)....you need to speak Thai for most jobs especially as an assistant. also, if a thai can do ... Read More
Finding Job in Thailand Urgently
Go to jobsDB.com you might find something there...if you are still looking Read More
Looking for Driver by gsanders
Hi, have recently moved to Bangkok and am looking for a full time driver for expat family. A little English language capability would be helpful. The driver will be employed by a large company and receive the benefits of company employment. Would ...
where would the company be located? Read More
Nice area for residence by bellawaltz
Hi there! Actually, im now staying in BKK for a while. But thinking to move to some better area. I have two kids and I want to rent or buy a house and move to some place out of city. My office is at Silom. But I need some place which is more ...
Hi, Pattanakarn Road has a few very nice new moobaans with many expats. My parents have lived there for a few years. There are shopping malls, restaurants, fast food, and gricery stores like MaxValue just near by. The only problem there is the ... Read More
Travel to Bangkok
hi, ignore MBK...they have gotten too expensive in the last few years...especially when they see farang (foreigners). go to Platinum Mall (take the BTS to Ratchathewi and walk up the road or take motorbike taxi). If you have time however, the ... Read More
Looking for apartment in BKK by Maquda
Hello all, Hope I get your advice, I am looking for a place to rent for a month or two in area where it is relatively quiet but within walking distance where shopping areas, parks, movies, etc. I am interested in Ratchatehwi area which I hear good ...
hi, check out the Lumpini Place 71....i hooked my friend up with a place there for short term before too. with pool, mini mart, walking distance to the skytrain and BigC. Read More
Looking to work in Bangkok
Hi, i have lived in Bangkok for 12 years. I have finished my high school as well as university there and have worked in Logistics for a German company. I have gotten this great job because of my fathers business connections. For people who are ... Read More
Meeting Originally Europeans and Americans in Lebanon by tamaraelachi
Hi all, I am originally Lebanese, I lived in Cali and Miami for a while to study there, now i have moved back to Beirut Lebanon. During my stay in the states i had the chance to meet a lot of people from different countries, and i was able to get a ...
hi, i'm german...been in beirut since October last year. before that i have lived in thailand for 12 years...i agree with u, meeting people from different cultures/places is a lot of fun. hope to hear from u sometime :-) Linni Read More
Safety in Beirut
i find it safe here as well...unless ur in a car ;-) just joking, as long as u guys stick to beirut, byblos, etc. u will be fine. enjoy ur trip! Read More
germans in Lebanon? by FrauSaliba
hello everyone, I am new in here, I am lebanese who lives in Lebanon..I am learning German (for fun) and I went to Germany for tourism a couple of weeks ago and loved it so much...it was fun to try to speak German there, people were so friendly, ...
Hi, I'm German and recently moved to Lebanon (got married here). Where in Germany have you been? I'm originally from Hamburg...maybe you know it. Regards, Linni Read More